Blind Hammer appeals for Supporters to show consideration.
Accessible Toilets designated for use by Disabled or older Supporters at the London Stadium are being abused by non-disabled supporters.
This was the shocking complaint which emerged after the first ever meeting of the West Ham Disabled Supporters Advisory Board
Supporters explained that their access to these toilets at half time in particular is being blocked by supporters who have no need of these special facilities. Shockingly it was reported that these rooms are being used by supporters as a furtive smoking room so that they can enjoy a half time cigarette. This has meant that disabled supporters are missing parts of the second half of games as they have to wait to gain the access they should have as of right.
The Club responded at the Board to explain that there are 17 Accessible Toilets arranged around the ground which should provide good access for Disabled Supporters. Each toilet is accessed by use of a RADAR key which should in theory only allow eligible key holders to access the facilities.
Supporters explained that what is happening though is that when a key holder departs the toilet ineligible non-disabled supporters are intercepting the door before it closes and forcing their way in.
It was also reported that these so called supporters are also engaging in disgusting behaviour in relation to use of sink facilities.
West Ham has promised to try and improve the situation by increasing stewarding around the Accessible Toilet facilities.
It is my view though that we ourselves should stamp on this inconsiderate minority who continue to give football supporters a bad name. If any of you observe this behaviour then you should have no hesitation in giving them your opinion of their behaviour.
We should not need stewards to tell us how to behave. Come on – if you are one of the guilty ones doing this just stop it.
Let the Tottenham game mark a new standard in our crowd behaviour.
There is much more news to come from the Disable Supporters Advisory Board which will be reported on in future posts.
COYI
David Griffith
showing no consideration for their fellow supporters.