Seating

[just_ste]

On the topic of bird crap, I sat directly behind the Vom for block 12, so I had the concrete wall in front of me, which was covered in it and the back of the wall (the side facing us) was quite dirty too.

Anyone know who to contact about this?

Stadium manager? Im not sure.

 

[Liam Vercoe]

Thanks Ian, I'll go right to the top!

 

[just_ste]

Dave Boobyer has just written back to me to assure me it will be all clean by the League cup game

 

[The Doctor]

There was a big problem with pigeon crap a couple of season's ago. I made a fuss about it. Peter Jones got involved and everything was cleaned and a hawk brought in to try to scare the pigeons away. I don't think it was a problem at the start of last season. It sounds like Argyle need to re-visit this again and from just_ste's post it sounds like they are already on to it. Let's hope so, it is disgusting AND quite a serious health hazard.

 

[justanotherfan]

Good news that it is being addressed, pigeon crap is very toxic, however moan over and it didn`t detract from an enjoyable afternoon.

 

[IJN]

Dave Boobyer has just written back to me to assure me it will be all clean by the League cup game

Good response.

:clap:

 

[L G]

There was a big problem with pigeon crap a couple of season's ago. I made a fuss about it. Peter Jones got involved and everything was cleaned and a hawk brought in to try to scare the pigeons away. I don't think it was a problem at the start of last season. It sounds like Argyle need to re-visit this again and from just_ste's post it sounds like they are already on to it. Let's hope so, it is disgusting AND quite a serious health hazard.

There were problems at the back of block 1 last season too Doc.
Gave the old geezers at the back something else to moan about other than ALEXANDER!

 

[cheshiregreen]

A local falconry expert could help the club with this surely to keep the pigeon population under control.

Would presumably be cheaper than needing to remove seats.

 

[IJN]

Argyle have used a man with a Harris Hawk.

The seats being taken out, is, as I have said, due to a leak under them which is coming through in the concourse below.

 

[Ottawa Green]

Aberdeen have the same problem and they are doing something about it, Argyle well maybe/imminent/spmetime.....

In response to enquiries we have received from our supporters regarding the on-going issues with seagulls at matches the Club has released the following statement:

"Aberdeen FC has adopted a strong policy regarding the City wide problem with seagulls. The club has employed for the past few seasons now a fully licenced company who specialise in eradicating and controlling these birds. This company have been taking care of the nests and eggs three times a week to keep the birds controlled.

"Currently Aberdeen FC has no nesting in and around the actual stadium buildings, however we cannot control this out with our boundary and birds are nesting in and around the flats around the stadium.

"We continue to have a hawk flying during the week at Pittodrie and also an hour before doors open on match days. In addition to this, last year we installed an automatic audible warning system which distributes various distress calls from different birds to act as a deterrent. For obvious reasons we cannot fly birds of prey during games.

"Seagulls are very intelligent birds and will always gather where a large crowd of people are and where food is consumed so we would urge all fans to take care and use the bins provided for unwanted food which will assist in controlling the seagulls. It would also be helpful if supporters would send complaints to the Aberdeen City Council Environmental health using the following link. https://online.aberdeencity.gov.uk/serv ... .aspx?id=8

Aberdeen FC will continue to do all we can to combat this issue and ensure the match-day experience is a positive one for Dons supporters.

http://www.afc.co.uk/news/6493.php#.VbT8jPl2Hd4

 

[just_ste]

Argyles prob is pigeons though not seagulls I believe,im not an expert but it looked like pigeon mess,put me off me pasty lol

 

[CornishPaul]

The seats are in a right state all over. If it's not poo it's general dirt.

 

[justanotherfan]

Aberdeen have the same problem and they are doing something about it, Argyle well maybe/imminent/spmetime.....

In response to enquiries we have received from our supporters regarding the on-going issues with seagulls at matches the Club has released the following statement:

"Aberdeen FC has adopted a strong policy regarding the City wide problem with seagulls. The club has employed for the past few seasons now a fully licenced company who specialise in eradicating and controlling these birds. This company have been taking care of the nests and eggs three times a week to keep the birds controlled.

"Currently Aberdeen FC has no nesting in and around the actual stadium buildings, however we cannot control this out with our boundary and birds are nesting in and around the flats around the stadium.

"We continue to have a hawk flying during the week at Pittodrie and also an hour before doors open on match days. In addition to this, last year we installed an automatic audible warning system which distributes various distress calls from different birds to act as a deterrent. For obvious reasons we cannot fly birds of prey during games.

"Seagulls are very intelligent birds and will always gather where a large crowd of people are and where food is consumed so we would urge all fans to take care and use the bins provided for unwanted food which will assist in controlling the seagulls. It would also be helpful if supporters would send complaints to the Aberdeen City Council Environmental health using the following link. https://online.aberdeencity.gov.uk/serv ... .aspx?id=8

Aberdeen FC will continue to do all we can to combat this issue and ensure the match-day experience is a positive one for Dons supporters.

http://www.afc.co.uk/news/6493.php#.VbT8jPl2Hd4

It might be different north of the border but in England it is an offence to kill a seagull or to interfere with either its nest or eggs. Seagulls are on the red list of endangered species and as such are protected. Our problem is pigeons, which are not protected.

 

[Ham Green]

Endangered??

Not bleddy endangered enough.

 

[Liam Vercoe]

Should tell them to get out of the way of my car then!