Alfreton Hi Viz

Need clarification on colour of Hi viz required.
Is there a 'home' and 'away' colour. I am actually in possession of a yellow, an orange, and a green one. Which is it for Alfreton?  
I don't want to get mistaken for one of their fans ??😉

I have just called the Alfreton ticket office in the hope that more tickets will be released but the very friendly office staff were not forthcoming on that.

We got chatting about the game and they realise that there will be a massive influx from Town, something they are looking forward to, obviously because of revenue, but they also said it should be a great atmosphere. So they are as excited as us about the game.

Anyway, then I mentioned the HiViz theme, which they were aware of. I was chatting away in a jovial manner but the mood changed at the other end of the line. Apparently the Police are really worried about 2500 town fans arriving in HiViz. Their concerns are that the real stewards will not be visible amongst all of the HiViz in the ground, leading to safety issues. They are considering dressing the stewards in something different to distinguish them from the crowd. One idea was Alfreton team shirts but that was discounted as it would clash with the players. Another was Derby team shirts but they thought that would antagonise the fans so that was discounted too. They are considering getting a rush order made of a HiViz striped jacket, alternating between pink and orange, with a V-neck and large lettering on the back, stating ‘I’m a Steward. God knows what the bar staff will have on the back of their jackets!

The Police reckon it will be an elf an safety issue too, saying that too many HiViz in close proximity will be too bright and will cause temporary blindness on the pitch, especially if the sun is shining. They are monitoring the weather closely and have asked the Met Office for regular updates.

Alfies manager is considering Edgar Davids style glasses to combat excessive glare. Apparently he is hoping that PH will not have thought of this and will give them an advantage. It’s okay though guys, I’ve emailed JF and asked him to tip off PH and make sure he has his Raybans.

Anyway, watch this space, all will become clear.
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Quoted from ivanosandwich

I have just called the Alfreton ticket office in the hope that more tickets will be released but the very friendly office staff were not forthcoming on that.

We got chatting about the game and they realise that there will be a massive influx from Town, something they are looking forward to, obviously because of revenue, but they also said it should be a great atmosphere. So they are as excited as us about the game.

Anyway, then I mentioned the HiViz theme, which they were aware of. I was chatting away in a jovial manner but the mood changed at the other end of the line. Apparently the Police are really worried about 2500 town fans arriving in HiViz. Their concerns are that the real stewards will not be visible amongst all of the HiViz in the ground, leading to safety issues. They are considering dressing the stewards in something different to distinguish them from the crowd. One idea was Alfreton team shirts but that was discounted as it would clash with the players. Another was Derby team shirts but they thought that would antagonise the fans so that was discounted too. They are considering getting a rush order made of a HiViz striped jacket, alternating between pink and orange, with a V-neck and large lettering on the back, stating ‘I’m a Steward. God knows what the bar staff will have on the back of their jackets!

The Police reckon it will be an elf an safety issue too, saying that too many HiViz in close proximity will be too bright and will cause temporary blindness on the pitch, especially if the sun is shining. They are monitoring the weather closely and have asked the Met Office for regular updates.

Alfies manager is considering Edgar Davids style glasses to combat excessive glare. Apparently he is hoping that PH will not have thought of this and will give them an advantage. It’s okay though guys, I’ve emailed JF and asked him to tip off PH and make sure he has his Raybans.

Anyway, watch this space, all will become clear.
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Very good  

Thanks. The smilie was very good from you too, just what we need at Alfie

Can see the headlines now!!! PENO Missed as player blinded by Hi-Vis crowd  

In all seriousness I did wonder whether there'd be a problem around the real stewards remaining identifiable in a sea of hi-viz when the idea was first suggested.

Quoted from ivanosandwich

I have just called the Alfreton ticket office in the hope that more tickets will be released but the very friendly office staff were not forthcoming on that.

We got chatting about the game and they realise that there will be a massive influx from Town, something they are looking forward to, obviously because of revenue, but they also said it should be a great atmosphere. So they are as excited as us about the game.

Anyway, then I mentioned the HiViz theme, which they were aware of. I was chatting away in a jovial manner but the mood changed at the other end of the line. Apparently the Police are really worried about 2500 town fans arriving in HiViz. Their concerns are that the real stewards will not be visible amongst all of the HiViz in the ground, leading to safety issues. They are considering dressing the stewards in something different to distinguish them from the crowd. One idea was Alfreton team shirts but that was discounted as it would clash with the players. Another was Derby team shirts but they thought that would antagonise the fans so that was discounted too. They are considering getting a rush order made of a HiViz striped jacket, alternating between pink and orange, with a V-neck and large lettering on the back, stating ‘I’m a Steward. God knows what the bar staff will have on the back of their jackets!

The Police reckon it will be an elf an safety issue too, saying that too many HiViz in close proximity will be too bright and will cause temporary blindness on the pitch, especially if the sun is shining. They are monitoring the weather closely and have asked the Met Office for regular updates.

Alfies manager is considering Edgar Davids style glasses to combat excessive glare. Apparently he is hoping that PH will not have thought of this and will give them an advantage. It’s okay though guys, I’ve emailed JF and asked him to tip off PH and make sure he has his Raybans.

Anyway, watch this space, all will become clear.
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Hahaaa! Brilliant

Bought two high viz vests from the Factory Shop. £3 each. Hope we are not the only one's  

This definitely happening then?

Quoted from mariner91

This definitely happening then?

It needs to go on Twitter, Facebook and in the GET over the next few days to proper take off

This is a sensible question - could we be refused entry to the ground because of wearing hi-viz coats due to the possibility of confusion with their stewards? I know it sounds crazy but could Alfreton do that?

Quoted from rancido

This is a sensible question - could we be refused entry to the ground because of wearing hi-viz coats due to the possibility of confusion with their stewards? I know it sounds crazy but could Alfreton do that?

I can see them taking vests off you but if you have a coat I think not. Feel sure there stewards/Police will spoil the day, but I hope not.

Quoted from rancido

This is a sensible question - could we be refused entry to the ground because of wearing hi-viz coats due to the possibility of confusion with their stewards? I know it sounds crazy but could Alfreton do that?

It's not like impersonating a police officer   the worst they would do is ask you take it off.

If this is defo happening then fold it up and stick it in your pocket and put it on once inside the ground!

They never refused Sheff Utd fan entry to grounds when they wore the vile hi viz away kit !

Quoted from Mariner Timsky

If this is defo happening then fold it up and stick it in your pocket and put it on once inside the ground!

But if they won't allow them then would doing this give the stewards a legitimate reason to eject you from the ground? Knowing how fans and stewards can over-react to a situation I just wondered what any outcome would be? Look at the reaction at FGR over a beach ball ffs , then consider 2,000 town fans many of which could be wearing hi viz clothing.

Perhaps we could impersonate their stewards and eject them from the ground.  

Going to purchase mine then if it's defo happening

Quoted from zorro_is_a_Mariner

Going to purchase mine then if it's defo happening

It's a useful item to keep in the boot of your car ,so wouldn't be a wasted purchase.

Can't wear green its unlucky

Quoted from wycombemariner

Can't wear green its unlucky

That's sorted then, the Alfi stewards can wear green ones and hopefully it will bring their team bad luck.

Quoted from Grimal

It's a useful item to keep in the boot of your car ,so wouldn't be a wasted purchase.

Wise advice Yoda! So trucks can't avoid hitting you when you breakdown!

Only kidding