Deaf Toon fans can feel the noise
Devils angry over late start in London
MANCHESTER United will write to the Premier League expressing their concern at facing Crystal Palace in London on the night of the next Bank Holiday.
United are furious that the League have arranged the game for 8pm on May 6 due to TV scheduling.
It means travelling supporters will be unable to get trains back to Manchester that night due to the game finishing too late.
NEWCASTLE are to use revolutionary technology to allow deaf fans experience the atmosphere of St James’ Park.
Club sponsor Sela is supporting the initiative for around 15 mascots and fans for tomorrow’s game with Tottenham in a new initiative called ‘Unsilence the Crowd’.
Implanted
The haptic technology is implanted into shirts which then transforms the noise into real-time touch sensation.
The Saudi-based sports marketing firm will also donate
United have accused the League of showing no consideration to fans and will put on free coach travel for all those with tickets for the match at Selhurst Park. (left)
Draw
The club will also enter all ticket holders for the fixture into a draw to win a signed United shirt.
A club statement sent to fans read: “We share your its front-of-shirt logo placement and perimeter advertising cash for tomorrow’s game to the Royal National Institute frustrations and appreciate the logistical difficulties that have been created for our fans by this fixture being scheduled for an 8pm kick off on bank holiday Monday in London.
“We want to inform you that we are writing to the Premier League to this effect, and will be asking for greater consideration to be given to match-going fans when agreeing fixture schedules with broadcasters.” for the Deaf.
RNID is a national charity which supports 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
More clubs are using sign language during stadium announcements and on big screens while the RNID has carried out extensive research to show haptic technology improves the match day experience.
Hearing
Peter Silverstone, chief commercial officer at Newcastle, said:
“We expect that this campaign will revolutionise the football experience for any fan who is deaf or has hearing loss, regardless of which team they support.”