2009 attendances

[pineapple stu]

The Jodi stand was about two thirds full whatever that holds and then another 250 Dundalk fans added on to that.
2748, so 2000 is your guesstimate.


this might be a stupid question (probably is!) but if Rovers' maximum safe holding capacity is 3300 then how come their average attendance is over that??
Was it not up here that the ground holds 3500?

[passinginterest]

Was it not up here that the ground holds 3500?

Various figures were posted in the run up to the game, I think 3,300 was the first figure then 3,500 was given on the official Rovers website.

I'd say the average crowd taking away non-attending season ticket holders is probably around 3,350 allowing for a capacity of 3,500. Having said that there was about 4,000 at the first game.

[Battery Rover]

I know it doesn't count in the averages but attendance at Athlone vs UCD in the EA Sports Cup was 105.

[Dalymountrower]

The Jodi stand was about two thirds full whatever that holds and then another 250 Dundalk fans added on to that.

Jodi holds 2750 , so 2,000 at the match would be a reasonable estimate.

[Cosmo]

876 at drogs londonderry

Btw thats about our average this season id say (dont know if youre missing official figures for previous matches - and couldnt be @rsed looking)

Alot of people (with kids especially) staying away cos of the prices - we were getting around the same attendances id say when last in division one

[pól-dcfc]

876 at drogs londonderry

Btw thats about our average this season id say (dont know if youre missing official figures for previous matches - and couldnt be @rsed looking)

Alot of people (with kids especially) staying away cos of the prices - we were getting around the same attendances id say when last in division one

Yawn.

[dcfcsteve]

876 at drogs londonderry



I recall a brief period on here when many people gave you the benefit of the doubt Cosmo. That was swiftly followed by most reaching the conclusion that you're an awful tool.

So thank you for taking this opportunity to remind us all again of just how poor quality a try-hard WUM you are..... :p

Good luck in the First Division now. Big kiss x

[thischarmingman]

I'd have said about 2000 in Drogheda last night. The West Terrace looked pretty much full (at least the part under the roof) and must hold about 1000 (?) and there were decent crowds in the main stand and the away terrace.


But I never guess attendances so I'm open to correction. :)


876 at drogs londonderry

Btw thats about our average this season id say (dont know if youre missing official figures for previous matches - and couldnt be @rsed looking)

Alot of people (with kids especially) staying away cos of the prices - we were getting around the same attendances id say when last in division one

Behold, the reason I never guess attendances. :o

[Cosmo]

I recall a brief period on here when many people gave you the benefit of the doubt Cosmo. That was swiftly followed by most reaching the conclusion that you're an awful tool.

So thank you for taking this opportunity to remind us all again of just how poor quality a try-hard WUM you are..... :p

Good luck in the First Division now. Big kiss x

Coming from you haha!!

Now get back in your box, theres a good chap!!

[dcfcsteve]

Coming from you haha!!

Now get back in your box, theres a good chap!!

Weak..... :o

[Candystripe]

3,286 @ Derry v Bohemians.

Poor attendance but amazing atmosphere.

[gael353]

only 378 at the game. and i bet they regretted comming too

[GalwayRed]

775 announced for Shels-Longford

[Sunny Jim]

No more than 100 at Monaghan V Wexford including about 30-40 from Wexford, for what was one of the worst games of football I've ever had the misfortune to witness.

[Patrick Dunne]

Approx 150 - Mervue United vs Sporting Fingal.

[Green&whitearmy]

probably worst attendance of the year for us to watch the worst performance of the year from us, propbably about 1000-1100, im up for correction on that tho.

[fionnsci]

probably worst attendance of the year for us to watch the worst performance of the year from us, propbably about 1000-1100, im up for correction on that tho.

That seems a bit high for your lowest of the year....

I'm gonna go for 1,400 in Richmond Park tonight, 200 langers.

[The Midget Gem]

A guess of 2,400 for Sligo Rovers V Shams.


Red stand:1,500
Jinks: 700
Around the ground 200

[gufc2000]

The Star has Dundalk-Galway down as 2000 and Bray-Drogheda as 800

[blue til i die]

Blues v kildare 450

[holidaysong]

The Star has Dundalk-Galway down as 2000

That's about right. Would have guessed 2,200 myself.

[red bellied]

2,000 would be my guess in the Showgrounds. 1600 main stand, 250 jinks avenue and and around 200 behind the two goals. 150 from Dublin.

[Rovers1]

150 from Dublin.

There was at least 300 from Dublin.

Ugh, i feel dirty now posting on the attendance forum.:o

[Pablo]

That seems a bit high for your lowest of the year....

I'm gonna go for 1,400 in Richmond Park tonight, 200 langers.

I'd doubt there was many more than 800. Awfull crowd.

[red bellied]

There was at least 300 from Dublin.

Ugh, i feel dirty now posting on the attendance forum.:o

I was straight across from them. About 150 of them at the most. 100 in the Sligo singing section.

[Battery Rover]

Athlone Town vs UCD

Official attendance 526

[pineapple stu]

250 jinks avenue


Jinks: 700
Any takers?

[Rovers fan]

I'll give my tuppence!

In general our averages are overstated. Lasts season's end of year average was at least 300 too much imo.

Main stand - 1500
Arounf the ground - 150
Jinks avenue stand - 350ish

overall attendance 2000

[fionnsci]

I'd doubt there was many more than 800. Awfull crowd.

Mainstand holds 1,800 and i'd say it was just short of half full (800). You brought around 200 and I'd say there were 400 behind the other goal (It holds 1000 and there were more than one to a seat in parts).

Saturday night knocked a couple hundred off.

[pete]

Mainstand holds 1,800 and i'd say it was just short of half full (800). You brought around 200 and I'd say there were 400 behind the other goal (It holds 1000 and there were more than one to a seat in parts).

Saturday night knocked a couple hundred off.

Not for me to tell Pats fans theitr own attendance but stand was not more than 1/3 full. Maybe 200 City fans & 300 Pats fans behind other goal. Overall would be surprised if more than 1000. Worst league I have seen there in a long time.

[fionnsci]

Fair enough...I still maintain my estimate but put it down as lower if you must. I'd be very interested to hear an "official" figure.

[micls]

Don't think there's any chance there was much more than 1000 at the game last night. Awful crowd.

[MickNolan]

2,000 would be my guess in the Showgrounds. 1600 main stand, 250 jinks avenue and and around 200 behind the two goals. 150 from Dublin.


I've been told around 300 from Dublin..

[Rovers1]

I was straight across from them. About 150 of them at the most..

I was in their section;)

[HulaHoop]

I was straight across from them. About 150 of them at the most. 100 in the Sligo singing section.

363 to be precise :)

[Black and White]

The Star has Dundalk-Galway down as 2000 and Bray-Drogheda as 800

Worst attendance so far this season for us. Say there about 2000 at the game. Very disappointed with Galways crowd. For a team doing so well this season to take 11 fans to Oriel was poor. Well thats what I counted in the away section for both ground and stand!

[placid casual]

363 to be precise :)

I've heard of double vision but i wonder is there such a thing as half vision.
one sligo fan says 150, in reality over 350 there .:eek:

Easy win for Rovers against a poor team.
Bring on the racists.

[aidz1]

About 120 at the monaghan wexford game

[WindmillWarrior]

probably worst attendance of the year for us to watch the worst performance of the year from us, propbably about 1000-1100, im up for correction on that tho.

Would be surprised if there was over 1,000 at Bray v Drogs

[Dodge]

Not for me to tell Pats fans theitr own attendance but stand was not more than 1/3 full. Maybe 200 City fans & 300 Pats fans behind other goal. Overall would be surprised if more than 1000. Worst league I have seen there in a long time.

Agree. Worst league I can remember

As for the crowd, I'll get the official number later. The guesses could depend on when you looked as at least half the people around me didn't come back for second half. The corwd for our game last year was a good deal lower too

[Rory H]

I've heard of double vision but i wonder is there such a thing as half vision.
one sligo fan says 150, in reality over 350 there .:eek:

Easy win for Rovers against a poor team.
Bring on the racists.

About 200 tops...

[oriel]

Worst attendance so far this season for us. Say there about 2000 at the game. Very disappointed with Galways crowd. For a team doing so well this season to take 11 fans to Oriel was poor. Well thats what I counted in the away section for both ground and stand!

If we can end the season with 2,000 as our lowest crowd, i would be very happy.

[JC_GUFC]

Very disappointed with Galways crowd. For a team doing so well this season to take 11 fans to Oriel was poor. Well thats what I counted in the away section for both ground and stand!

I was talking to one of the lads who was at it and he said he didn't see any other Galway fans there!!!

Our away support is the worst in the Division - that said ourselves, Sligo, Cork and Derry have a much tougher job than all the other clubs to get decent away support week in week out with the distances we have to travel.

[Black and White]

I was talking to one of the lads who was at it and he said he didn't see any other Galway fans there!!!

Our away support is the worst in the Division - that said ourselves, Sligo, Cork and Derry have a much tougher job than all the other clubs to get decent away support week in week out with the distances we have to travel.

There was about 6 on the uncovered terracing and then another 5 sitting at the bottom of the stand designated for away fans! Trust me, I was very bored at times so I counted!

[pól-dcfc]

I was talking to one of the lads who was at it and he said he didn't see any other Galway fans there!!!

Our away support is the worst in the Division - that said ourselves, Sligo, Cork and Derry have a much tougher job than all the other clubs to get decent away support week in week out with the distances we have to travel.


There was only 2 Galway fans in the Brandy earlier in the season.

[Patrick Dunne]

There could have been anything between 11-50 Galway United supporters at Oriel Park. Anyone with any cop-on would have keeping a very low profile.

Lets face it, after "Maxigate", the charm offensive by Dundalk supporters at Terryland, and Connors "attack all outsiders" article, United fans were hardly going to head over to the Shed with full colours to swop scarves !

[Black and White]

There could have been anything between 11-50 Galway United supporters at Oriel Park. Anyone with any cop-on would have keeping a very low profile.

Lets face it, after "Maxigate", the charm offensive by Dundalk supporters at Terryland, and Connors "attack all outsiders" article, United fans were hardly going to head over to the Shed with full colours to swop scarves !

They where hardly guna go into the Dundalk section and cheer if Galway scored where they? And I think upon buying a ticket at the ticket booth the accents would have given them away!There is terracing to the left of the stand for away fans and theres a section cordoned off at the bottom of the stand for away fans there where 6 people sitting at the bottom of it and either 4-5 on the terracing, 1 was a woman who was standing over by the bar smoking area on her own so it was kinda hard to tell if she was a local or a westerner!

[pineapple stu]

Week 10 update. Official (or mostly official) figures in bold.

PREMIER DIVISION
Bohs - 2,380 (2008 - 1,993; 2007 - 1,924; 2006 - 1,463; 2005 - 1,976; 2004 - 2,340) (missing Pat's)
Bray - 1,467 (1,106; 1,200; 1,027; 1,550; 818 FD)
Cork - 2,620 (3,142; 2,897; 2,941; 3,644; 4,033)
Derry - 3,025 (3,363; 2,614; 3,229; 2,698; 1,672)
Drogheda - 1,106 (1,631; 1,919; 1,751; 1,682; 1,554)
Dundalk - 2,897 (1,459 FD; 1,406 FD; 1,078 FD; 474 FD; 591 FD)
Galway - 1,217 (1,393; 2,199; 1,148 FD; 566 FD; 571 FD)
Pat's - 1,880 (1,795; 1,910; 1,342; 1,599; 1,882)
Rovers - 3,400 (1,468; 1,715; 1,089 FD; 1,539; 1,349)
Sligo - 1,767 (1,960; 1,448; 1,806; 1,794 FD; 781 FD)

FIRST DIVISION
Athlone - 599 (387; 670; 421; 316; 291)
Harps - 600 (1,607 PD; 1,164; 428; 1,347 PD; 1,106)
Kildare - 228 (241; 243; 265; 186; 298)
Limerick - 564 (517; 670; 364; 669; 188)
Longford - 448 (406; 885 PD; 681 PD; 1,004 PD; 1,131 PD)
Mervue - 282 (N/A)
Monaghan - 155 (177; 292; 204; 183; 182)
Shels - 995 (986; 888; 1,690 PD; 1,949 PD; 2,158 PD)
Sporting Fingal - 758 (688)
UCD - 204 (546 PD; 663 PD; 546 PD; 653 PD; 306)
Waterford - 472 (670; 1,181 PD; 915 PD; 1,513 PD; 1,753 PD)
Wexford - 585 (767; 810)

Premier Division average - 2,151 (1,746; 1,687; 1,535; 1,759; 1,853)
First Division average - 490 (641; 722; 570; 520; 512)

Overall average - 1,284 (1,221; 1,235; 1,070; 1,195; 1,218)

[jinxy lilywhite]

There could have been anything between 11-50 Galway United supporters at Oriel Park. Anyone with any cop-on would have keeping a very low profile.

Lets face it, after "Maxigate", the charm offensive by Dundalk supporters at Terryland, and Connors "attack all outsiders" article, United fans were hardly going to head over to the Shed with full colours to swop scarves !

I refute this.
You are tarnishing all dundalk supporters with the same brush. if for arguements sake there was a galway supporter sitting beside me i would of welcomed him to the ground had a chat during the game along with a bit of banter and shook his hand at the end & wished him a safe journey home. Yes we do have *****s who ruin the name of the club but our probems are no worse than any other club.

[Patrick Dunne]

I accept your point that 99% of Dundalk supporters are decent people.
And that 99% of Galway United supporters don't go to away matches !