I stand in the South Stand and I'm far from Chav! My reasons for standing there is I've been going to the rugby since I was 5 and the concept of sitting down to watch a match is alien to me.

Also, I (me, personally!) can't see the game from behind the sticks. I'm sure if that's what you're used to then you'll be well used to it over the years but IMO you can never tell how far from the line we are, how close to touch we are, if the chase is good on a kick, who's likely to reach the bomb first, if a pass is forward etc. Drives me mad at away games.

Well said.

Tell you what

As I get older the more I appreciate seats at sporting events

Me too I wouldnt think of standing now,Although while I'm sat in the north stand enjoy the atmosphere eminating from the south stand

You can't pre-book where you stand but you can pre-book where you sit.
Hence, I sit and I have an extra hour per week that would otherwise be lost.
Mind you, I get the same whining eejit sat directly behind me every time.

Only behind you? I've got them to the front & side of me.
& don't get me started on those loudmouths who insist on bellowing out the score on the sky game I've recorded to watch later.
GRRRRRR!!