CHAMPIONSHIP leaders St Johnstone are the most recent crew to unveil a standing section for followers.
The Perth outfit, who go into the weekend with a commanding five-point benefit on the high of the division, have obtained official approval from Perth and Kinross Council to open their new section.
And that signifies that a particular space on the north finish of McDiarmid Park‘s East Stand will officially open during Saturday’s conflict with Airdrie.
The Perth Saints wrote in a press release on their social channels: “We are delighted to affirm that the brand new safe standing section on the north finish of the East Stand will formally open at this weekend’s fixture towards Airdrieonians.
“Official approval from Perth and Kinross Council was obtained on Wednesday and we glance ahead to welcoming supporters into the section for an additional huge William Hill Championship fixture this Saturday.
“We can also report the great news that the new lift in the Geoff Brown Stand has been given final approval by the council this week.”
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Chairman Adam Webb mentioned: “Saints followers, I’m sorry I can not attend such a momentous event, the opening of St Johnstone’s first standing space in almost 40 years. Congratulations and thanks to all those that made this occur.
“First, let me thank the entire supporters who gave financially to help this enchancment.
“Secondly, let me thank the Fair City Unity for serving to to increase funds and for pushing us continuously to make this occur.
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“I additionally need to thank one in every of our club’s most stalwart followers, Mike Wyllie, with out whom we might not have reached this essential milestone. L
“Last, let me thank Daniel Lamb of our board and our complete amenities crew for working so exhausting to full this mission, gaining council approval simply this very week.
“I hope that in just a few years we will look again on this pivotal second of opening the safe standing space and realise that it was one thing that secured the bond between our supporters and the club.
“A second that basically raised the environment at McDiarmid Park and that introduced the fervour of our followers extra instantly into the gamers’ expertise on the pitch, serving to them to increase their recreation due to our enthusiasm.
“Now let’s get down to business, good luck against Airdrie and come on you Saints!”
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