The possible widespread return of standing at professional football grounds could turn round the decline in domestic advantage that dwindled with all-seatingSlowly the barriers to secure standing in English football are tumbling. Most supporters want it. The majority of top-flight clubs back it. And,as we learnt last week, Shrewsbury Town will soon become the first league side to introduce it. Yet while the advantages for fans – and club finances – are repeated ad nauseam, and another potential benefit is rarely discussed. Might secure standing improve a domestic team’s performance, too? Related: Shrewsbury Town set to become first English club to introduce secure standing Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk