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The Goroka Gene-ius wrote:Fair comment. However, given that RL is now more popular than the 80's you cannot put a ceiling on Rovers potential based on historical figures. For example, Hull's biggest ever 3 averages are 2007 (14,606), 2008 (13,432) & 2009 (13,244) (bit of a mini slump there that needs addressing! )
Rovers are never going to match those figures, but a 10-11,000 average is certainly acheiveable (in my humble opinion of course).
Don't forget that as shorter time ago as 2001, FC were only getting around 6,000 for top 6 rugby, in fact if you look at the stats they have had some awful attendances which are far below our all time SL low. I know the move to the KC brought out lots of new fans and this is what Rovers must do as well, improve facilities and produce a winning side and the crowds will come. Most of FC's newer fans will not have stepped a foot in the Boulevard and probably would not follow them should they return there, there is a new breed of fans to be won who will ONLY come if they are given good facilities, they liken it to going to the Odeon or to the Hull Truck and have no long term afinity to clubs, but we all need them to move forward.
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rover49 wrote:Don't forget that as shorter time ago as 2001, FC were only getting around 6,000 for top 6 rugby, in fact if you look at the stats they have had some awful attendances which are far below our all time SL low. I know the move to the KC brought out lots of new fans and this is what Rovers must do as well, improve facilities and produce a winning side and the crowds will come. Most of FC's newer fans will not have stepped a foot in the Boulevard and probably would not follow them should they return there, there is a new breed of fans to be won who will ONLY come if they are given good facilities, they liken it to going to the Odeon or to the Hull Truck and have no long term afinity to clubs, but we all need them to move forward.
rover49 wrote:Don't forget that as shorter time ago as 2001, FC were only getting around 6,000 for top 6 rugby, in fact if you look at the stats they have had some awful attendances which are far below our all time SL low. I know the move to the KC brought out lots of new fans and this is what Rovers must do as well, improve facilities and produce a winning side and the crowds will come. Most of FC's newer fans will not have stepped a foot in the Boulevard and probably would not follow them should they return there, there is a new breed of fans to be won who will ONLY come if they are given good facilities, they liken it to going to the Odeon or to the Hull Truck and have no long term afinity to clubs, but we all need them to move forward.
In the three seasons prior to your move to the KC your average attendance was well below our three season in SL, with comparitive league standings. I know we aren't going to get the council to build us a state of the art new stadium, but with some decent improvements in facilities (especially in the form of a covered stand and cafe bar for away fans), there is no reason we cannot build another 1500 on the average. We are unlikely to match FC's highs, but we can improve to the 10,000 mark given the right infrastructure and performances.
In the three seasons prior to your move to the KC your average attendance was well below our three season in SL, with comparitive league standings. I know we aren't going to get the council to build us a state of the art new stadium, but with some decent improvements in facilities (especially in the form of a covered stand and cafe bar for away fans), there is no reason we cannot build another 1500 on the average. We are unlikely to match FC's highs, but we can improve to the 10,000 mark given the right infrastructure and performances.
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rover49 wrote:Interesting.
In the three seasons prior to your move to the KC your average attendance was well below our three season in SL, with comparitive league standings. I know we aren't going to get the council to build us a state of the art new stadium, but with some decent improvements in facilities (especially in the form of a covered stand and cafe bar for away fans), there is no reason we cannot build another 1500 on the average. We are unlikely to match FC's highs, but we can improve to the 10,000 mark given the right infrastructure and performances.
Some of them will find a way to make it not comparable mate don't you worry
In the three seasons prior to your move to the KC your average attendance was well below our three season in SL, with comparitive league standings. I know we aren't going to get the council to build us a state of the art new stadium, but with some decent improvements in facilities (especially in the form of a covered stand and cafe bar for away fans), there is no reason we cannot build another 1500 on the average. We are unlikely to match FC's highs, but we can improve to the 10,000 mark given the right infrastructure and performances.
Using the figures i posted i think it's fair to say thats a possibility. I guess the one thing i would say is that with us been at 6400 in 2001 there are a fair number of fans to come out of the woodwork. With you currently been at 8000 youve got less fans to find hidden somewhere. I do think the new stadium was a big factor in attracting the bandwaggoners. I'm not sure building a new stand will have the same level of impact but the figures i posted shows anything can happen i guess.
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Big Dave T wrote:Using the figures i posted i think it's fair to say thats a possibility. I guess the one thing i would say is that with us been at 6400 in 2001 there are a fair number of fans to come out of the woodwork. With you currently been at 8000 youve got less fans to find hidden somewhere. I do think the new stadium was a big factor in attracting the bandwaggoners. I'm not sure building a new stand will have the same level of impact but the figures i posted shows anything can happen i guess.
The one big plus Rovers do have is the atmosphere the staduim generates. It is second to none when it is rocking, and lots of fans want to be part of the 'East stand experience. I really do this we will attract more fans.
The Goroka Gene-ius wrote:The club sells out areas of the ground which are "good standard" accomodation, i.e. East Stand & RM Stand for virtually all SL games. It's unlikely that we can attract new supporters when all we can offer is a view behind the sticks (or behind the docks in the case of the South Stand!). By increasing the capacity of the East Stand, this will allow for a limited "walk up" to still get a decent pitchside view. I think Rovers should then stop selling tickets to home supporters for the North Stand, and offer the whole stand to visiting clubs (including Hull). The South Stand should only be used as an overspill when away teams require more than 1,200 tickets, and in my opinion, never be priced higher than a tenner.
To answer your final question, 10001! (although the timescale would obviously require some negotiation!).
Most clubs have significant numbers of fans who sit or stand behind the sticks. wigan and Hull both have decent numbers who do because it's cheaper
Jake the Peg wrote:Most clubs have significant numbers of fans who sit or stand behind the sticks. wigan and Hull both have decent numbers who do because it's cheaper
I have always watched the game from behind the sticks both at the Boulevard and now at the KC. Its personal choice for watching rugby I prefer along the side for football.
That brings on the point that Craven Park currently does not cater well for away fans which must be having an effect on the travelling numbers. I know its a cost not needed at the mo but the north and south stands are open to the elements and although we are a summer game February and March can be nasty in those stands.
The South stand as mentionned earlier should be an overflow stand at worse and cheaper for obvious reasons IMO.
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