Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Premiership clubs failing to provide enough disabled space
Just two Premier League clubs provide enough spaces for disabled fans, according to a survey by the National Association of Disabled Supporters.
Only Bolton and Blackburn meet the recommended spacing requirements outlined by the association, although Arsenal come close with 96%.
Tottenham, Portsmouth and Fulham fall short with less than a third of the required space at their grounds.
It is estimated 30,000 disabled fans regularly attend matches in England.
The National Association of Disabled Supporters (Nads) laid out their recommendations in their Accessible Stadia Guide in 2003, which was endorsed by the Premier League and the Football Association.
However, the majority of top-flight clubs are failing to meet the required wheelchair spaces four years on.
Only Bolton and Blackburn meet the recommended spacing requirements outlined by the association, although Arsenal come close with 96%.
Tottenham, Portsmouth and Fulham fall short with less than a third of the required space at their grounds.
It is estimated 30,000 disabled fans regularly attend matches in England.
The National Association of Disabled Supporters (Nads) laid out their recommendations in their Accessible Stadia Guide in 2003, which was endorsed by the Premier League and the Football Association.
However, the majority of top-flight clubs are failing to meet the required wheelchair spaces four years on.
