As a disabled supporter I think I have felt more of an improvement than able bodied fans in making the move to the North Stand. Before this season I have always been situated in the Main Stand. I always got a decent view and it was as close to the pitch as I could hope to get without actually invading it, so I was always up close and personal to the on-field action. And I was always very well sheltered during the bad weather, so there were a few positives to where I sat. But on the other hand, I felt a bit seperate from the atmosphere because the main stand is usually closed and on the rare occassions when it does get used it is only for away fans which meant I had to suffer listening to the songs of the opposition and it made it feel more like being at an away match instead of a home match! Also when the players scored or if they were being presented with something, such as the recent ARR Craib trophy they always went to the JHS, they never came over to the main stand, which again made me feel a bit isolated.
But now I have moved to the North Stand these issues are no longer there. Its great to be in amongst the atmosphere of the Thistle support, if anything I now get an even better view of the action, particularly when we are attacking the goal nearest to us, and when we score at this end more often than not the players celebrate right in front of us which is great! My only worry was would I be as sheltered from the elements but yesterday during the torrential rain I stayed mostly dry and I can move back a bit down one of the exits if the weather gets really bad. And when we get weather like we did at the Falkirk game I can work on my tan! Overall then I am very happy with the "New Shed", although the results and performances recently certainly add to the appeal!