Can't help but feel that if we could play towards the North Stand in the 2nd half it would create a better atmosphere, and encourage/lift the team more as the game reaches its final stages.

The only way we could do this is either our own coin or open the South stand (why was some in the East?) if the away team doesn't bring a big enough of a following for that, then give away supporters the South end of the West stand.

Agree with the OP, I said at half time that Barrow would be better in the 2nd half playing towards the crowd rather than an empty stand. If I was your captain I'd be choosing to play towards the fans in the 2nd half - would give the players a great lift to hear the noise.