I am in WSL where it is pretty much self policed. Whereas the schizophrenic policing (by the stewards) of who can and who cannot stand in the North is almost laughable.
I actually think the club has to at least "appear" to enforce one of the most regressive laws in football. Otherwise they risk sanctions as stated earlier in the thread.
It's clear the football authorities are in complete and utter denial on the issue of standing. The sooner common sense and...