Stadium atmosphere

[foxgas]

10 minutes ago, iancognito said:

The moaning about creating a singing section from the flask and blanket brigade would double. Personally if I ever get that lottery win and a place on the board I'd be straight on the CCTV having those fcvkers STs revoked but until then you'll get opposition from anything progressive. Let's not forget about a dozen people complained that tifo's block their view, so asking more people to move 20 yards to the left would be an outrage.

I don't think people like you can't grasp the concept that some of us like to go and watch our team play football. Atmosphere is never a problem when the team plays well, but causing division between groups of supporters is probably not a good idea. Filbert St Double Decker was the ideal set up for atmosphere. I did my years in the Kop then moved up to the top tier in later years with my family. When we moved to the new stadium I brought tickets with the same view in SK3, so hardly my fault that people that used to be below me in the Kop moved to sections like L1, to be nearer to away fans, destroying any chance of us ever having a proper Kop again.  

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[cropstonfox]

The game should generate an atmosphere

based on tension and excitement.

Premeditated and orchestrated singing is best kept for choirs  and, Barbershops .

A lot of fans go to actually watch the game and analyse the play.

Not really bothered about having a sing song.

 

[oz was my hero]

I really don't know what the answer is. Looking  at the 2 previous posts. One saying atmosphere is not a problem when we're playing well. It clearly is. We're top of the championship and yet 3 quarters of the ground are silent apart from slapping themselves  with a bit of card . As for  the last post get behind the lads and boost them.  If barbers shops and choirs us your thing fair enough but maybe a football ground us not the plaice for you.

[niyaminski]

For those that would like to see an improvement in the atmosphere in and around the ground.

 

Hypothetically say you had a meeting with the club and they would do whatever you wanted them to do, what would that be?

 

Here are a few ideas that have been floating around;

 

- safe standing (down where? the whole of the kop?)

 

- switching the kop to the North stand

 

- expanding the section within sk1

 

- creating another section in sk2/anywhere along the kop

 

- move the family stand to the West stand

 

- having no music blurting out the second the final whistle goes

 

- any other ideas??

 

Just to get an idea of what people would like to happen. Not that I, or anyone on here could do anything.

[MS0204]

1 hour ago, niyaminski said:

For those that would like to see an improvement in the atmosphere in and around the ground.

 

Hypothetically say you had a meeting with the club and they would do whatever you wanted them to do, what would that be?

 

Here are a few ideas that have been floating around;

 

- safe standing (down where? the whole of the kop?)

 

- switching the kop to the North stand

 

- expanding the section within sk1

 

- creating another section in sk2/anywhere along the kop

 

- move the family stand to the West stand

 

- having no music blurting out the second the final whistle goes

 

- any other ideas??

 

Just to get an idea of what people would like to happen. Not that I, or anyone on here could do anything.

Them 2 for me.. safe standing rails and expand the section either sk1 to G1 or sk1 to 2.. 

 

it would be all one section and not another one. That way if you decided you didn’t want to stand then you could relocate. The groups in here that are in communication with the club would be the best bet, but timing will be an issue. Like someone said earlier probably the expansion is holding this back. 

[guest123]

2 hours ago, niyaminski said:

For those that would like to see an improvement in the atmosphere in and around the ground.

 

Hypothetically say you had a meeting with the club and they would do whatever you wanted them to do, what would that be?

 

Here are a few ideas that have been floating around;

 

- safe standing (down where? the whole of the kop?)

 

- switching the kop to the North stand

 

- expanding the section within sk1

 

- creating another section in sk2/anywhere along the kop

 

- move the family stand to the West stand

 

- having no music blurting out the second the final whistle goes

 

- any other ideas??

 

Just to get an idea of what people would like to happen. Not that I, or anyone on here could do anything.

Safe standing and switch the kop with family

ens so next to away fans

[iancognito]

3 hours ago, foxgas said:

I don't think people like you can't grasp the concept that some of us like to go and watch our team play football. Atmosphere is never a problem when the team plays well, but causing division between groups of supporters is probably not a good idea. Filbert St Double Decker was the ideal set up for atmosphere. I did my years in the Kop then moved up to the top tier in later years with my family. When we moved to the new stadium I brought tickets with the same view in SK3, so hardly my fault that people that used to be below me in the Kop moved to sections like L1, to be nearer to away fans, destroying any chance of us ever having a proper Kop again.  

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No I'm well aware of the various machinations of what's happened in the ground since it was built, why it was constructed in that way and it's various failings. TBF if you're in SK3 this isn't that relevant to you anyway. This more revolves around the difference between SK1 and SK2.

 

3 hours ago, cropstonfox said:

The game should generate an atmosphere

based on tension and excitement.

Premeditated and orchestrated singing is best kept for choirs  and, Barbershops .

A lot of fans go to actually watch the game and analyse the play.

Not really bothered about having a sing song.

 

 

Using the word "choirs" is all very humourous but that's the basic idea that groups of guys have been congregating together singing songs and forming the basis of terrace culture in this country since the 50s and 60s. Orchestrated singalongs goes from the basic "C'mon Leicester" to anything with twelve verses and involving the questionable parentage of the referee/goalkeeper/rotund opposition central midfielder. Pretty sure the guys having a "singalong" are more than capable of also chatting about our tactical prowess with their mates as well as anyone just there to analyse play.

 

27 minutes ago, guest123 said:

Safe standing and switch the kop with family

ens so next to away fans

I can guarantee you this club will never consider and has never considered moving the Kop next to the away fans. The very reason they're at the opposite end of the ground from our traditional kop is to prevent a repeat of the coin-swapping antics of the late 90s and why the club reacted with horror when it became apparent people were more than happy to swap their shiny blue Kop seat for one in L block in exchange for a bit of banter. Their idea of creating an "atmosphere" extends to Filbert the Fox, clappers, t-shirt cannons and that annoying bloke who wishes he was Chris Moyles on the stage next to the statue.

[leicesterseddon]

The family “stand” could be shrunk to an area and moved to the south stand.

 

Then have a go at creating a proper end in the north stand with rail seating.

 

It would be quite disruptive though, so can only really see it happening in the context of an expansion (which seems to be pretty much off the cards itself)

[MonkeyTennis?]

On 06/11/2023 at 09:30, leicesterseddon said:

The family “stand” could be shrunk to an area and moved to the south stand.

 

Then have a go at creating a proper end in the north stand with rail seating.

 

It would be quite disruptive though, so can only really see it happening in the context of an expansion (which seems to be pretty much off the cards itself)

I'm not sure its widely known, but the family stand has been shrunk down - its only blocks P2 and P3 now. Technically, if anyone from the kop wants to relocate to P or P1, right next to the away supporters, they can. 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

1 hour ago, MonkeyTennis? said:

I'm not sure its widely known, but the family stand has been shrunk down - its only blocks P2 and P3 now. Technically, if anyone from the kop wants to relocate to P or P1, right next to the away supporters, they can. 

I'm absolutely convinced they made P and P1 matchday tickets only because once the expansion is done they are going to shift the away fans round slightly more into the North stand. They need to get the away fans out of the East stand to stop them standing in front of the new boxes, so shift them round a block or two. There's no current ST holders in those blocks like you say, so no moaning about "this is my seat" when those seats become the away end. 

[Spudulike]

46 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

I'm absolutely convinced they made P and P1 matchday tickets only because once the expansion is done they are going to shift the away fans round slightly more into the North stand. They need to get the away fans out of the East stand to stop them standing in front of the new boxes, so shift them round a block or two. There's no current ST holders in those blocks like you say, so no moaning about "this is my seat" when those seats become the away end. 

I hope not. Really don't want them halfway around the back of the goal in full view of the cameras (guessing they will be relocated to the West Stand). We give away clubs more than enough advantage already with the over generous ticket allocation. 

[Alfie.meadsy]

At QPR away I got told to shut up when joining in with some chants. 

[Tommy G]

1 hour ago, Alfie.meadsy said:

At QPR away I got told to shut up when joining in with some chants. 

Were you out of tune?

[NAKC20]

50 minutes ago, Tommy G said:

Were you out of tune?

No he was in tune!!!

[Alfie.meadsy]

2 hours ago, Tommy G said:

Were you out of tune?

No I was in tune I was just trying to get the atmosphere going since we where in the upper tier. Then some old guy just told me to sit down and shut up. 

[Death by Football]

Now's your chance then folks...

Head of Fan Engagement

Location: King Power Stadium

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Expires: 20/11/2023 23:59

Apply

Head of Fan Engagement

About The Role

Following a departmental restructure, LCFC have an exciting new opportunity for a customer-centric and strategic individual to drive forward the Club’s growth within the supporter experience space.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Club’s engagement strategy as well as developing a supporter-centred culture while ensuring regulatory compliance. They will lead a multi-disciplined and experienced team who shape and influence the LCFC fan experience, reflecting the Club’s values, identity, and ambition throughout.

The Head of Fan Engagement will also play a key role in the development of the Club’s events programme, inspiring and engaging existing supporters and new audiences alike.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a customer-centric leader, with proven capability in delivering high levels of stakeholder engagement and satisfaction in a range of complex organisations and where customers are not all “online”
• Demonstrate experience in strategic thinking and developing organisational strategy involving the cooperation and buy-in of multiple stakeholders/ departments
• Have experience in project management in large scale customer orientated environments
• Have experience in mass customer operations (ideally gained in sport or entertainment, however applications from candidates in other industry sectors would be welcome and encouraged)
• Have high levels of curiosity, be able to challenge the status quo and demonstrate tangible improvements as a result of this
• Have the ability to visualise the fan/supporter experience, understand their requirements and develop processes to ensure these are met
• Be expected to have or develop a deep and detailed understanding of Leicester City fan culture, the football supporter landscape and all compliance matters relative to supporter engagement
• Have experience in the development of focus groups and the ideation, planning and/or delivery of large-scale events

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit, and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club was promoted to the Premier League in 2014 when the Foxes returned to the top tier as the Championship title-winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club’s history, and they subsequently reached the quarter-finals.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club’s CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Investment in the Club continues, with the opening of a new 180-acre training ground in north Leicester due this summer.

Ultimately, the Club’s vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it’s possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays. Following sucessful completion of any probationary period, employees have access to a salary sacrifice cycle to work and electric car schemes.

Contract Type – Permanent
Hours Per Week –37.5

Venue Recruitment Solutions Ltd have been exclusively retained to manage the search and recruitment process for the position of Head of Fan Engagement and we are therefore unable to accept CVs from any third-party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received directly by the Club will be forwarded to Venue Recruitment Solutions for consideration. Please see Venue Recruitment Solutions Ltd Privacy Policy here - Privacy Policy | Venue Recruitment So.

All applications and enquiries should be emailed to [email protected].

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th November.

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

[Death by Football]

57 minutes ago, Death by Football said:

Now's your chance then folks...

 

• About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit, and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club was promoted to the Premier League in 2014 when the Foxes returned to the top tier as the Championship title-winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club’s history, and they subsequently reached the quarter-finals.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club’s CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Investment in the Club continues, with the opening of a new 180-acre training ground in north Leicester due this summer.

Ultimately, the Club’s vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it’s possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

 

Interesting to see the way the club's history is viewed and presented internally.  Founded in 1884 then nothing happened until we got promoted to the Premier League in 2014.

[westernpark]

Just now, Death by Football said:

Interesting to see the way the club's history is viewed and presented internally.  Founded in 1884 then nothing happened until we got promoted to the Premier League in 2014.

We’re King Power FC don’t you know! 

[Fox92]

39 minutes ago, Death by Football said:

Interesting to see the way the club's history is viewed and presented internally.  Founded in 1884 then nothing happened until we got promoted to the Premier League in 2014.

Just look at our ground to back this up.

[Trekerz]

18 hours ago, Death by Football said:

Now's your chance then folks...

Head of Fan Engagement

Location: King Power Stadium

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Expires: 20/11/2023 23:59

Apply

Head of Fan Engagement

About The Role

Following a departmental restructure, LCFC have an exciting new opportunity for a customer-centric and strategic individual to drive forward the Club’s growth within the supporter experience space.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Club’s engagement strategy as well as developing a supporter-centred culture while ensuring regulatory compliance. They will lead a multi-disciplined and experienced team who shape and influence the LCFC fan experience, reflecting the Club’s values, identity, and ambition throughout.

The Head of Fan Engagement will also play a key role in the development of the Club’s events programme, inspiring and engaging existing supporters and new audiences alike.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a customer-centric leader, with proven capability in delivering high levels of stakeholder engagement and satisfaction in a range of complex organisations and where customers are not all “online”
• Demonstrate experience in strategic thinking and developing organisational strategy involving the cooperation and buy-in of multiple stakeholders/ departments
• Have experience in project management in large scale customer orientated environments
• Have experience in mass customer operations (ideally gained in sport or entertainment, however applications from candidates in other industry sectors would be welcome and encouraged)
• Have high levels of curiosity, be able to challenge the status quo and demonstrate tangible improvements as a result of this
• Have the ability to visualise the fan/supporter experience, understand their requirements and develop processes to ensure these are met
• Be expected to have or develop a deep and detailed understanding of Leicester City fan culture, the football supporter landscape and all compliance matters relative to supporter engagement
• Have experience in the development of focus groups and the ideation, planning and/or delivery of large-scale events

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit, and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club was promoted to the Premier League in 2014 when the Foxes returned to the top tier as the Championship title-winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club’s history, and they subsequently reached the quarter-finals.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club’s CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Investment in the Club continues, with the opening of a new 180-acre training ground in north Leicester due this summer.

Ultimately, the Club’s vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it’s possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays. Following sucessful completion of any probationary period, employees have access to a salary sacrifice cycle to work and electric car schemes.

Contract Type – Permanent
Hours Per Week –37.5

Venue Recruitment Solutions Ltd have been exclusively retained to manage the search and recruitment process for the position of Head of Fan Engagement and we are therefore unable to accept CVs from any third-party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received directly by the Club will be forwarded to Venue Recruitment Solutions for consideration. Please see Venue Recruitment Solutions Ltd Privacy Policy here - Privacy Policy | Venue Recruitment So.

All applications and enquiries should be emailed to [email protected].

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th November.

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Who was the previous one does anyone know?

[SemperEadem]

1 minute ago, Trekerz said:

Who was the previous one does anyone know?

Thats a new role.

[goose2010]

8 minutes ago, Trekerz said:

Be expected to have or develop a deep and detailed understanding of Leicester City fan culture, the football supporter landscape and all compliance matters relative to supporter engagement

Well that wont take long

 

Honestly it would be great to get at least an interview to see what they believe to be the Leicester City 'Fan Culture' as i imagine it is a million miles away from what the majority on here think it should be or what it wants to be. 

 

 

[jammie82uk]

1 hour ago, Trekerz said:

Who was the previous one does anyone know?

 

1 hour ago, SemperEadem said:

Thats a new role.

It is a new role but just sounds exactly like a fans liaisons position and we know who that currently is 

[TamworthFoxes]

On 05/11/2023 at 23:49, guest123 said:

I am going to go for that job and my first big decision will be to turf out the “ I have sat in this seat since 1922 brigade” from the kop. My second big decision will be rail seating of the entire Kop.

I would be the most hated man in nursing homes across Leicestershire but it would make me laugh everyday.

The numerous letters I would receive pleading that people like to see friends and chat at the football, it’s like a little community blah blah blah would be stuck up on my wall at home to give me a laugh every day before work.

I have a very impressive CV aswell so this could be a goer!! Wish me luck.

Edited 9 November 2023 by TamworthFoxes
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[guest123]

7 hours ago, TamworthFoxes said:

I am going to go for that job and my first big decision will be to turf out the “ I have sat in this seat since 1922 brigade” from the kop. My second big decision will be rail seating of the entire Kop.

I would be the most hated man in nursing homes across Leicestershire but it would make me laugh everyday.

The numerous letters I would receive pleading that people like to see friends and chat at the football, it’s like a little community blah blah blah would be stuck up on my wall at home to give me a laugh every day before work.

I have a very impressive CV aswell so this could be a goer!! Wish me luck.

Why you telling me though