Wales could pilot a safe-standing scheme at football matches if politicians and fans get their way, reports Sky Sports. The country's Conservative Party leader Andrew RT Davies launched a report in Swansea on Monday backing the introduction of designated standing areas, and he has called on the Government to follow the cross-party support for the proposals in the Welsh Assembly.
Davies' report comes on the back of a survey of 2,364 fans which showed that 96 per cent back a safe standing pilot to trial modern stadium technology, while 84 per cent believe that safe standing areas would decrease the likelihood of conflict between stewards and fans.
Safe standing is already supported by the Football Supporters' Federation and is also being backed by supporters' trusts from Swansea City, Cardiff City, Newport County and Wrexham.
"I see safe standing as a way forward for football," Davies said. "I do not see how we continue with the current legislation because the safety concerns have been addressed and ultimately football is not just about watching it on TV.
"It's about getting a great match-day experience and I believe with modern stadia like the Liberty Stadium I believe we can achieve that.
"This report is based on fans' views and there is a body of evidence which shows that the match-day experience can be greatly enhanced with safe standing."
Davies says there are enough examples around Europe, especially in Germany's Bundesliga, that show safety has not been compromised.
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