Headingley's greatest feature is that all spectators are close to the action.
Modern stadia are constructed for the benefit of TV coverage, which in itself ican be very misleading - rarely do the cameras show the vast empty stands (eg Huddersfiled) which sap up any atmosphere that the crowd might generate. This removes one of the motivating factors for the players - the crowd noise!
On our last couple of visits to Wembley, we had to take binoculars to even read the players' numbers - absolutely a waste of money and Wembley is off our visiting list. By contrast, like Headingley, Old Trafford is oozing atmosphere because the crowd is close to the action. Likewise Wakey...
Long may the spectators be seen and heard!
Never mind "creature comforts" - it's only for a couple of hours!
Quote: tenerifeRhino "We get close to 20k and over a few times a year.
But with some good redevelopment in the stadium and facilities we could be close to averaging 20k every season. But as I said earlier I feel the club has really being dragging its heels in the last 5 years or so.'"
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