PeterboroughYids
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Safe standing sections at Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen
A new report calling for safe standing areas at football grounds in England and Wales has been launched by the Football Supporters' Federation.
Standing areas were outlawed after the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 when 96 fans died in a crush at the stadium.
FSF head of development Steven Powell said: "I think it's a very well-argued case for safe standing.
"I only hope that the Government and the football authorities sit up and take notice."
A poll of 2,100 fans by the Football Fans Census in March found that 92% of those supporters surveyed wanted clubs to bring back standing areas.
And the idea has the backing of former Sports Minister Kate Hoey, who has said a rational reappraisal of this issue is overdue.
The official inquiry into the Hillsborough tragedy, conducted by Lord Taylor, blamed poor policing and inadequate facilities but the main recommendation was for the introduction of all-seater stadia and the removal of perimeter fencing. Standing areas are in operation in certain parts of Europe, including Germany's Bundesliga.
the debate continues :clap: