Expert warns new crash barrier height limits are too lowConcerns also raised about rail seating configurationsThe introduction of safe standing areas could create new safety problems in
Football grounds, according to Noel Jeffs, an expert in stadium operations and a former general manager of Wembley Stadium.
This month the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) confirmed that six clubs will trial safe standing areas in the
Premier League and Championship from the new year. The decision follows lengthy campaigning by fan groups and years observing behaviour at a select number of grounds across the
UK and Europe.