The doubled attendance of a local derby more than covers the cost of the policing with a handsome profit left over.
Lots of differing and bogus reasons have been put forward by Brent and others as to why there was a huge pressing need to move the family section to Blocks 17/18 etc. Mothballing, cost cutting and social engineering are the real reasons. Nothing else.
Similar bogus nonsense was proffered when Todd shut down the Mayflower enclosure. Property developers like Todd and Brent don't care whether there is an atmosphere at Home Park or no. They don't get it. They cost cut on a piecemeal basis with no regard to the wishes of the fans. Some cuts are counterproductive. Surely these people have the capacity to budget for a £4m business properly over 12 months ? Recent years would say no, they can't. Just maybe this Brent is out of his depth. He certainly isn't the brightest spark.