So, who are the other people at the games? Sitting in the stand, there were more than 8 people in that stand at the last game. (Taking into account away directors if any)Also in front of the community hall, and in the family stand.
Just wondering. Thanks for answering the questions.
In order from the front of the main stand, backwards.
First off, the area behind the dugouts that's typically reserved for directors on a 'normal match day' - that's now used by participating squad and staff members, on both sides. You can't cram everyone into the little dugouts due to regulations of course, so they're distanced and spread out across that section. Those who aren't aware of this may think it's just people there to watch and have a nice day out, but it's not. They're substitutes, coaches, physios. They're all involved in the game and part of the 'red zone.'
The 'red zone' extends into the general area of the main stand, so behind them you'll then find non-participating squad & staff members, on both sides. We had 8 or 9 players out against Solihull, for example? It's obviously going to look busy but again, they're there for a reason.
You then have the 'amber zone' reserved typically for media, on both sides. We're in the National League now, these sides don't just have one bloke doing the Twitter. Chesterfield had a few regional publications there, regional BBC and their own hefty media cohort.
I completely understand it must be frustrating to watch at home and from that camera you can gain all sorts of impressions but from what I've seen, almost everyone is there to do something or another. I hope that helps characterise the various random people.