League One Club Sheffield Wednesday - Reduction of Fans in Leppings Lane End

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

League one club Sheffield Wednesday have had a reduction to the number of fans
allowed in the Leppings Lane end of the Hillsborough ground.
The capacity is reduced from 4,700 to 3,700 after there was a crush in the game
against Newcastle United in the FA cup third round in January 2023.
Newcastle United fans complained about over crowding in the game, after a review
was launched into the safety of the leppings lane end, by Sheffield City Council,
Police Authorities, & Abulance services.
So the capacity was reduced from 4,700 to 3,700 in the leppings lane end.

This comes 34 years after 97 Liverpool fans were killed at the stadium.

[animallittle3]

Should have been demolished 3 decades ago , we all know what that stand is like especially the top tier .

[millertop]

So they were cleared of any wrongdoing but now they have a reduction. Hmm

I agree it should’ve been knocked down years ago

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

So they were cleared of any wrongdoing but now they have a reduction. Hmm

I agree it should’ve been knocked down years ago

It's time ALL clubs enforced no standing in all seater stadiums, new ground or old

[flourbasher]

The central aisle in the lower tier is lined out with plywood thereby making it much narrower
How does that make it safer and how has that sports facility had a safety certificate approved

[sawmiller]

This is probably the most cost effective and quickest solution given were in the middle of a season. The stand was designed/built for an era when we had different fan dynamics to deal with. Agree that either a major remodelling/opening up of it, seating or a.n.other solution. Wonder if the lining with ply was to avoid crush injuries against metal and 'spread the impact' over a wider surface (though seems like taking paracetamol to cure a severe illness approach)

[millersrus]

So they were cleared of any wrongdoing but now they have a reduction. Hmm

I agree it should’ve been knocked down years ago

Think it’s Called covering ones arse

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

Have the club got a correct safety certificate this time.

[CAMiller]

Should have been demolished 3 decades ago , we all know what that stand is like especially the top tier .

Had it happened today it would have been demolished simply as respect to those that lost their lives there, similar to what they do with schools in the US after a shooting. Somebody ought to tell them that getting guns under control would be a much better option

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Sheffield Wednesday FC have now appealed against the reduced capacity imposed on them.

They need the money I suppose, rather than playing safe