Not really. It’s the other way round.
It can be used to provide a “sterile area” to keep fans away from the gates, so they can’t rush the pitch, but once in place can be sold as advertising space
No need for netting. No need for no man’s land in a dedicated stand. Potential loss in revenue of around £20,000 if they could sell them all.
Three years ago Bolton and Burnley were given full stands. What’s happened since then?
No man’s land is ridiculous in the East stand too.