“Standing areas will only increase hooliganism, and the likelihood of Hillsborough type tragedies.
Are we going to have an away standing area as well as a home standing area.
As we are seeing an escalation in racism, objects thrown and general misbehaviour, this is not a good idea.

For those of us who actually prefer to sit, at least it will remove the most boorish people who usually stand up in the seats anyway into a sepaarte section.”

“I'm in favour of it. I understand they are considering a similar system to that used in Germany and to the bet of my knowledge that hasn't led to any of the problems that concerns outlined

I think it would help improve the atmosphere - but so would moving the Away fans to a corner and having home sections behind both goals - and a bit more investment in the first team.”

“German fans are more civilised than english fans.”

“Total waste of money spend any funds on improving the team”

“There's zero evidence that safe standing areas will promote hooliganism or that they are unsafe. Have a look at this short film:

http://tinyurl.com/cft3c5h

As for a waste of money, safe standing areas at Pride Park will generate MORE cash for the club, not less:

http://tinyurl.com/c2b6hcy

As for German fans being more civilised than British fans, the vast majority there are like here, just interested in having a good time at the game. They have their dim-wits as we do however.”