Well you’re completely correct, there’s absolutely no reason why 30,000 seated supporters shouldn’t sing in unison for 90 minutes and create a magnificent stadium atmosphere in support of their team. But they don’t. There are areas where people gather and sing, areas where people get involved occasionally, and areas where people sit in silence observing the game.
I have nothing against any of them. You can watch football the way you want as far as I’m concerned so no complaints from me. However for those who do want to support their football team with encouraging songs and chants it makes sense to have a section which brings them together. It would only be part of the ground so you and your son will not be inconvenienced I’m pleased to say.
The second reason I would like to see safe standing has nothing to do with atmosphere. Quite simply I prefer to stand at football matches and would like the option to do so at Leicester as others have the option to sit. I watch a lot of non league football and I have the opportunity to stand or sit, and never once have I chosen the latter.
For both reasons, Safe standing makes perfect sense to me.