When the match was abandoned we all made our way to the exit gate at the back of the west stand , it was locked with a padlock and nobody was around who had the key to unlock it and let us out .

Several minutes passed before a steward finally came .

In the case of a major incident that could be catastrophic if a quick evacuation was necessary .

Why is it necessary to padlock the exit gate ? , the gates are already secured from the inside and can't possibly be opened from the outside , a steward or two are positioned at the side of the exit gate at all times as well but without the means to unlock the padlock apparently .

Have people forgotten the Bradford City fire tragedy and the reason so much life was lost ?

Incredibly poor with serious consequences I'd suggest .