I have noted Andrew Cherrie’s comments (Oxford Mail ViewPoints, May 31) in response to my observations about having to stand reluctantly when Oxford United played at Wembley.

Prior to my letter, I spoke with the Blue Square League and Oxford United, who were adamant that sitting down was compulsory during all games.

I have also made a number of inquiries to Wembley Stadium’s head of safety and security over their failure to implement their own regulations, and they have failed to issue a statement to date.

Tickets for games and concerts there are issued subject to Wembley Stadium Ground Regulations.

Number 12 states “Nobody may stand in any seating area whilst play is in progress. Persistent standing in seated areas during the event is strictly forbidden and may result in ejection from the ground.”

If Mr Cherrie finds this “insulting”, I suggest that he contacts Wembley Stadium directly to air this view.

The all-seater stadium and its regulations came as a direct result of the 1989 Hilllsborough disaster.

I still maintain that it is highly inconsiderate to assume that everyone who has to stand because their view is blocked wishes to do so.

With the current World Cup, England’s 2018 bid and Oxford United stepping back into the the Football League, this is a topical issue.

I have discussed this with a number of football fans, and opinion, as expected, is divided.

It has stimulated a very lively debate.

I respect the fact that some fans prefer to stand, and if so, the practical way to achieve this would be to lobby the Football Association to consider the introduction of safe, protected standing areas.

Mr Cherrie called me ill-informed, ignorant and offensive for my views.

I will not descend to his level of petty name calling just because he disagrees with me.

Jack McNaney

East Oxford