pepilgrim":5l9hg7ji said:
There is clearly a safety issue and others have expressed concern, so perhaps we should be encouraged to turn right at ground level and exit via the first open door. I make no apology for the moan which is offered in the spirit of helpfulness ang genuine concern.
This is a legitimate concern which does have safety implications in the event of an actual requirement to evacuate the ground.
It must be very frustrating for those sat in the Devonport End of the Lyndhurst who literally have to watch and wait whilst most of the people from the Barn Park End walk past several exits out on to the concourse so that they can have one final look at the pitch as they walk the length of the ground to the gate in the corner.
I have been in 50,000 crowds where the stadium empties quicker than it does for 7,000 at Home Park. If the exits are not going to be used, let's brick them up and put some more seats in.
The Stewards should be politely encouraging fans to use the nearest exit as general stadium safety but instead, they just stand watching as if it is nothing to do with them. I'm afraid not being able to efficiently manage such small crowds is just another indication of the small-time club we still are.