The Stands
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| Active until | 2005 |
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| Genres | Alternative Rock |
| Origin | Liverpool |
| United Kingdom | |
| Members | Howie Payne |
| Steve Pilgrim | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 615985 |
About The Stands
The Stands were an English alternative rock band, formed in 2002 in Liverpool. The band was composed of singer-songwriter Howie Payne, guitarist Luke Thomson, bassist Dean Ravera and drummer Steve Pilgrim. They released two albums, before Pilgrim and Thomson left the band following the release of their second album.
Refund calls as smoke 'blocks' Edgbaston fireworks display
... Hundreds of people filled The Stands in anticipation for the show...
Teenage girl 'sexually assaulted' during football match
... " PyrotechnicsThe game has already attracted attention because it had to be let off a large number of flares in The Stands...
Rio Ferdinand racially abused: Staffordshire fan guilty
... The Crown Prosecution Service said he was captured on CCTV making racist gestures that several witnesses saw from The Stands...
Who are the Celtic fan group the Green Brigade?
... In addition to the choreographed banner displays in The Stands (known as tifos), the group often bring drums, encourage singing and use pyrotechnics...
Celtic fans defy club appeal over Palestinian flag display
... Some fans are happy to follow the football alone, but others want to be associated with an entity where their views on other matters can be shared in solidarity, in The Stands, supporters buses or in social clubs...
Sir Bobby Charlton: Fans gather to remember Man Utd legend
... " I started watching United in the 1980s - about 10 years after he had finished playing - but his name was still chanted in The Stands...
By-elections: Is it back to the 1990s for Keir Starmer's Labour?
... Brian Jenkins, who won the Tamworth by-election in 1996, was alongside Sir Keir in The Stands this morning, to cheer Sarah Edwards, the new town s new Labour MP...
The incredible power of blue LEDs
... People in The Stands held their phones up, creating a sea of star-like speckles in the crowd...
Teenage girl 'sexually assaulted' during football match
Police are investigating reports that a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted during a Scottish Premier League football match on Wednesday.
The Incident allegedly took place during the Dundee vs Rangers game at Dens Park within the Bob Shankly stand, where away fans sit.
The Match was suspended for 18 minutes after Rangers fans let off a large number of flares.
Police confirmed they were carrying out enquires into the alleged sex attack.
Officials from Dundee FC said they were supporting police with their investigation.
A spokesperson said: " Dundee Football Club can confirm We Are aware of an incident which took place in the Bob Shankly stand during Wednesday's match against Rangers.
" The Club are fully supporting The Police investigation and The Club 's child welfare and protection officer is supporting The Situation .
" As this is an ongoing police investigation The Club will be making no further comment. "
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: " We Are carrying out enquiries following an allegation of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl, which happened at Dens Park in Dundee on Wednesday, 1 November, 2023. "
PyrotechnicsThe Game has already attracted attention because it had to be let off a large number of flares in The Stands .
Dens Park was engulfed in smoke, setting off a fire alarm and forcing the players off The Pitch .
Managers of both clubs have condemned those involved.
Police Scotland said no arrests were made at Wednesday night's game in connection with the pyrotechnics but added they were working with both clubs to identify those responsible.
The Game resumed when The Smoke cleared, with Rangers winning 5-0.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
