Dinamo fans debate stadium seating for Bad Blue Boys
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Fans are debating the optimal seating arrangement for the Bad Blue Boys at the Kranjčevićeva stadium, which has a smaller capacity than the current Maksimir stadium.
- A key concern is that the fan group might be split between two separate stands, potentially diminishing the atmosphere and organized support.
- Fans are advocating for the entire east stand to be allocated to the Bad Blue Boys, citing its capacity and historical connection to the group.
As Dinamo Zagreb prepares to move to the Kranjčevićeva stadium, a significant debate is unfolding among its supporters regarding the seating arrangements for the Bad Blue Boys fan group. The primary concern revolves around the stadium's reduced capacity compared to Maksimir, raising questions about how the most dedicated fans will be accommodated.
A discussion on the "Bad Blue Boys – Zagreb" Facebook group highlights concerns that the club might offer the fan group only the south stand, which has an estimated capacity of around 2,000. This is seen as insufficient, given that the group often numbers between three to four thousand even for domestic league matches, and significantly more for derbies or European games.
Another proposed solution, allocating part of the east stand alongside the south stand, is also met with criticism. The author of the post argues that separating the fan group across non-contiguous sections would harm organized chanting and the overall matchday atmosphere. Instead, the proposal is to grant the Bad Blue Boys exclusive use of the entire east stand, which can hold approximately 4,000 spectators.
This allocation is favored not only for its capacity but also for its potential to foster a stronger atmosphere, facilitate better choreographies, and ensure a greater visible presence of the group. The post also reminds readers of the long-standing connection between the Bad Blue Boys and the east stand at Kranjčevićeva, urging fellow fans to support this idea.
Njih već na malim utakmicama u HNL-u ima prosječno između tri i četiri tisuće, a da ne govorimo o derbijima ili europskim utakmicama
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.