A 3pm kick-off against Bournemouth on a wet and windy Wednesday, when the majority of the crowd will be working off some degree of hangover....I wouldn't hold your breath for a good atmosphere.
Precisely the issue as most teams that come to the Amex consider a draw a good result therefore if we score early it means their tactics have to change straight way.
Huddersfield was a horror as the game went on due to us not scoring so an early goal by either teams is actually key to making the game much better.
With the cumulative effects of drink having been taken for about a fortnight aforehand, North could actually be more subdued than usual. Baby Jesus OUT!
To be fair, the NS stewards this season have been taking a far more pragmatic and sensible view on standing (at least from where I'm standing!). A couple of times a match they make a token effort of flapping their arms around for a few seconds, indicating that those standing should sit. before shrugging and wandering off. Long may this attitude prevail!