: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:28 am  

mickyb1234 wrote:

ok it always sounds like complaining, but do have to say squinting in to the sun tonight did spoil the game for me
The club really do need to think about this, its extremely unpopular with a lot of folk that come on here

lets get back over the other side and get sky to put there cameras where the sun shines

Fortunately I thought to put a cap in my bag before leaving home, although with my seat being in the back row I didn't expect to need it. I was surprised to find the sun was shining straight into my face from below the roof right from the start and without a cap I'd have had a very poor view of the match indeed. I don't like wearing caps and only buy them for watching cricket as I find it easier to follow the ball even in dull conditions, otherwise I wouldn't even own one. I also wouldn't have expected to worry about getting sunburnt in the back row of the stand, but this would have been an issue too had it been any hotter as I burn very quickly and was wearing a short sleeved shirt.

Alright, I'm in a grumpy mood after the result, but I forked out for the best season ticket on offer and find myself staring straight into the sun while the best seats in the ground remain empty. Yes, we know the reasons given, but its absolutely f***** ridiculous.

I won't stop supporting the club but I'm not sure I'll renew my ST next year, which means I'll probably miss some matches that clash with other things I want to do instead of making Quins top priority. It's time this club started putting the people who actually turn up and pay to watch the matches first and tells Sky TV they'll have to move their cameras to a different position if they don't like the view from the Lexus Stand. No wonder our attendance figures are so bloody poor.

: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:01 am  

Stooper wrote:

You mean you've been to a game at home to experience the sun in your eyes?

Plenty thanks.

: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:16 am  

Couldn't agree more PoD - moving to the East Stand has undoubtedly worsened my match day experience. But can't ever see me stopping paying top dollar for my season seats - guess I am swayed by the "greater good" argument, at least for now.

: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:18 am  

I loved the sun FWIW

What does everyone do when its sunny? Sit inside and complain?

Why not try a hat or some sun glasses? Being at The Stoop is no different to going to the park or something.

: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:59 am  

Dave Lister wrote:

I loved the sun FWIW

What does everyone do when its sunny? Sit inside and complain?

Why not try a hat or some sun glasses? Being at The Stoop is no different to going to the park or something.

If you're in the park you're probably not trying to focus on watching a group of people doing something unless you're some kind of pervert.

I don't like wearing hats and sunglasses. And if I was in a park (or more likely a beer garden) in the sun I'd sit with my back to it, not looking directly at it! (And quite honestly, if it's really hot I'll sit in the shade.)

: Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:03 am  

Prince of Denmark wrote:

I don't like wearing hats and sunglasses. And if I was in a park (or more likely a beer garden) in the sun I'd sit with my back to it, not looking directly at it! (And quite honestly, if it's really hot I'll sit in the shade.)

Fair enough. I must admit i'm not a huge fan of either hats or sunglasses either but don't have too much of a problem with a bit of sun during the match. I didn't have either yesterday so it was a slight irritation but not major - next time there is an evening game i'd take sunglasses to be on the safe side I imagine.

I'd rather sit in the sun than the rain though

: Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:04 am  

Dave Lister wrote:

I'd rather sit in the sun than the rain though

Well yes, so would I, but it hasn't rained in Row W of the East Stand - yet!

: Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:06 am  

Prince of Denmark wrote:

Well yes, so would I, but it hasn't rained in Row W of the East Stand - yet!

Nor in row T

I and thousands of others probably thought they were safe from the rain at Elland Road for the WCC 2008 - the wind sorted that out though

: Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:17 am  

Dave Lister wrote:

Nor in row T

I and thousands of others probably thought they were safe from the rain at Elland Road for the WCC 2008 - the wind sorted that out though

Yes, I think I was in Row J or something of the big stand for that one, thinking I'd booked for about ten rows from the front, not realising there were Rows AA, BB etc. in front of Row A! And I still got damp! On my way to the ground I literally had to hold onto a lamp post on a pedestrian island at one point to make sure I didn't get blown into the traffic going past, and I saw a bloke wheeling a bicycle (it was far to windy to ride it) have it blown right out of his hands. It was actually quite scary.

: Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:20 am  

Are you one of those that forgets to put sunscreen on when you go to the beach?

Is there anything we dont moan about on this forum

Im not going to watch rugby anymore 'cause they make me sit near the naughty Rhino fans and let the sun shine in my eyes-Hmmm

What next the colour of the grass, size of Howells feet, the noise from the planes flying over.........

Watch Ice hockey-lots of seats available there, no Yorkshire people there and no sun- Ps dont forget your coat