I'm glad that the fact that the 'family stand' is also the area for sponsors' seating has at last been mentioned. Assuming that the venue for the sponsors' pre-match meal & half-time refreshments remains the same the area where they then sit can't change and to have visiting supporters in that same area on a regular basis would seem inappropriate. It's a difficult issue - if money were no object the open end could be revamped with a low roof (I doubt anything higher than the present rear wall would get past the planning authorities) and a small section of seating (Cambridge managed this a while ago by angling the seats so as not to impair views) and then given over - much as I hate the idea - to visiting supporters. Money, however, is tight so alternative solutions are needed. A 'sterile area' - if needed - could be created by blocking off the area of the open terrace nearest to the Pop Side; this would still leave more than enough space for most of our visitors. If we expect to be allocated seating at those away grounds where a mix of accommodation is available we really have to offer that facility ourselves, so some seats in the Main Stand appears the only viable option at the moment.
As for the Pop Side scaffolding, it is an eyesore, it is in the way, but at the moment I see no alternative given that we have to facilitate cameras. Hopefully someone will put their mind to the problem during the season.