No they didn't , it was a total overreaction to a minor incident , since when does steel and concrete burn ?

Spot on, they could have caused a tragedy the way it was handled. Everybody get out as fast as they can wasn't what they should have been telling everyone.something they need to look at.

Smoke kills in seconds though, much better an over reaction than a dumbing down of a situation...........Smoke inhalation is not an experience I would want again.

I didn't criticise the Stewards I merely said I hope they were taking note that isn't criticism I am beginning to think that you and the other guy who insists on getting my name wrong are becoming quite paranoid I really do

If anybody bothered listening to the official line, it was that due to the stench of the smoke, toilets and concessions in that stand had been closed, therefore closing the stand by rights.

The health and safety of the supporters and Stadiums staff is always paramount, and after liaising with the fire service, police and Sky, they would have all made a joint decision.

That was obviously an Evac of that stand, as a precaution.

I wonder if they would have replayed it at Leigh if it had been abandoned?

Anyhow, I'm off to polish my Jack boots. Ready for the 4-5000 fickle leythers that will attend tonight's blackburn v un i-ed reserves match...

See ya all there...
Oh an peewap/lally, the North Stand won't be open tonight pal!

I"m not the one who should be paranoid, let's say...

this isn't a criticism but upon reflection it's probably a good job it wasn't played at Leigh, because if we'd had have to have been evacuated we'd all still be wandering around the pitch yet

Yeah you're right YOU would...

a very professional attitude from our self appointed top Steward

Why Thankyou very much, good of you to say so!
My bosses will be pleased!

so who would they be then?

cant disagree with comments but i also feel that that Halifax species appeared to behave in a dignified manner except one silly female who all but ruined the commentators report on the situation (yes dear we all saw you). well done to the fax and rovers for a very exciting game whether we like the result or not.

seeing as we havent had a fire as yet maybe their stewards should "watch and learn" from ours

not so well done really warrington stewards

Without having a pick at the 'Excellent Warrington Stewards', but the question the SO will ask was,which steward was it that failed to notice an unlocked store room on his Risk Assessment?
The blame then falls firmly on that Stewards Supervisor, for not making sure their Stewards have Carried out a proper risk Assessment, need I go on?

please DONT.