West Bromwich Albion say they are willing to use The Hawthorns as part of a pilot scheme for safe standing.<\/p>\n
The Premier League wrote to all 20 top-flight clubs about a trial to re-introduce standing areas, which were banned in 1994.<\/p>\n
Albion’s director of operations Mark Miles said: “We would be very keen to be involved.<\/p>\n
“It is the same message I have delivered verbally at previous meetings,” he added.<\/p>\n
But Miles said that before any scheme can be considered, the case has to be made for legislative change on the grounds of safety.<\/p>\n
All-seater stadiums have been compulsory in the top two divisions in England since an inquiry into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool fans.<\/p>\n
Any change to introduce standing at stadiums in England would need government legislation.<\/p>\n
In Scotland, Celtic opened a 2,900-capacity safe standing section last year after the Scottish champions were granted a safe-standing licence by Glasgow City Council.<\/p>\n
Miles has visited the rail seating system that has been installed in the north-east corner of Celtic Park.<\/p>\n
“There is little doubt that it was clearly welcomed by the supporters as well as creating a unique atmosphere,” he added.<\/p>\n
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