The Football League Paper says…

Standing can work – and be safeSUPPORTERS across the country will have taken notice of the news earlier this week that Premier League and Championship clubs have been asked for expressions of interest to pilot safe standing areas this season.Clubs have until October 6 to submit an application to the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) and, if approved, they will be able to offer licensed standing areas from January 1.Since 1994, first and second-tier grounds in England and Wales have been required to be all-seaters by law. Standing in English football’s top two di...

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