All our home games have been pretty good haven't they in terms of chances, end to end football (well, maybe not Burnley so much). Bournemouth was a classic contest for example. I couldn't say we've had a dull came really, great entertainment even if frustrating results.
I think being in the North Stand has a similar saying to being around the poker table – 'if you don't know who the mug is, then it's you...' / 'if you think it should be the other stands leading the singing, you're in the wrong stand'...
Traditionally noise comes from your home end behind the goal (as well you know). I doubt there is a ground in the country where the noise comes from one of the side stands.
The North is like the conductor. If they aren't there, or make a half arsed effort, the orchestra is out of time and...