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From a Health & Safety point of view this is very alarming though.
I would have thought excellent medical facilities to spring into action in the event of an emergency were high up,if not top of the list of requirements to get a safety certificate for the ground,which without one would mean games could not be played at the ground.
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Indeed, not least the Safety In Sports Grounds regulations, but a whole plethora of other legislation.
Perhaps another organisation that should be taking an interest is the local authority department responsible for the issuing of said safety certificate.
Headingley is one of the largest still-standing stadiums in the country and I hold the opinion that when properly controlled, a standing stadium can still be a safe stadium. To acheive this, you've got to make 110% sure that part-time staff and casual workers are full up-to-speed with ALL health, safety and emergency proceedures and not just there for the paid day out watching the game.
Having said that, it is not just Leeds, given my comments / observations on the experience on a certain club to the East of here earlier in the season.