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joey B
26/04/2025, 8:48 AM
681 at Cobh/Harps
ger121
26/04/2025, 10:08 AM
Having been there a few weeks ago it's very very easy to see why they aren't getting bigger numbers
Why is that? Style of football? Facilities?Thought they had decent food there and the bar area.
Martinho II
26/04/2025, 2:46 PM
Why is that? Style of football? Facilities?Thought they had decent food there and the bar area.
Think it was cos of conduct of Brays stewards at town game manhandlin our supporters. I wasnt at game myself
ger121
26/04/2025, 4:14 PM
Think it was cos of conduct of Brays stewards at town game manhandlin our supporters. I wasnt at game myself
Now that you mention it, they do have form for treating away fans poorly.
Nesta99
27/04/2025, 10:47 AM
If it is to do with stewerding style, it is another 'precious fans' to add to my list. The world over stewards vary, as bad as they get in LoI its is like personal consierge compared to other leagues and we do have the give an inch and take the p1ss kind of travelling fans here.
For Longford fans.
Why are away supporters housed in that wee corner of the ground, surely behind the goal next to it, would make more sense? Not like you don't have the space !
Plus would look so much better too on tv / atmosphere.
Lovely ground btw, nice set up.
nigel-harps1954
27/04/2025, 5:46 PM
For Longford fans.
Why are away supporters housed in that wee corner of the ground, surely behind the goal next to it, would make more sense? Not like you don't have the space !
Plus would look so much better too on tv / atmosphere.
Lovely ground btw, nice set up.
You mean the closed off end after storm damage?
outspoken
27/04/2025, 11:09 PM
For Longford fans.
Why are away supporters housed in that wee corner of the ground, surely behind the goal next to it, would make more sense? Not like you don't have the space !
Plus would look so much better too on tv / atmosphere.
Lovely ground btw, nice set up.
How drunk were you that you missed the crumbled wall and the fence being used to close the stand off lol.
On a more serious note that section you were in was always the designated away section because there is a separate entrance there with turnstiles if we needed to genuinely separate fans and they can put portaloos, food trucks etc over there while you can control access to that area of the ground.
oriel
28/04/2025, 12:22 PM
Yeah I meant longer term and for previous years, thought behind that goal would have been the obvious spot for away fans.
Makes sense now, thanks.
The most hotly anticipated drop of the new year has finally hit.
PREMIER DIVISION
Bohs - 11,555 (4,241 {2024}; 4,243 {2023}; 3,209 {2022};2,878{19}; 2,148; 2,006; 1,627; 1,724; 1,395; 1,597)
Cork - 4,333 (2,881 FD; 3,666; 3,517 FD; 2,505; 4,245; 4,559; 2,533; 3,263; 3,777; 1,965)
Derry - 3,363 (2,875; 3,336; 3,184; 2,049; 2,297; 1,517; 1,563; 1,124; 1,106; 1,446)
Drogheda - 2,245 (2,023; 1,916; 1,941; 721 FD; ; 377 FD; 850; 583 FD; 813; 1,0641)
Galway - 3,708 (3,014; 2,018 FD; 2,081 FD; 780 FD; 746 FD; 1,376; 1,169)
Pat's - 5,010 (4,402; 4,232; 3,489; 1,919; 1,621; 1,504; 1,088; 1,321; 1,386; 1,687)
Rovers - 6,337 (6,071; 6,109; 5,379; 3,384; 2,749; 2,809; 2,041; 2,890; 2,269; 2,763)
Shels - 4,919 (4,262; 3,393; 2,913; 1,071 FD; 654 FD; 496 FD; 554 FD; 596 FD; 713 FD; 1,114)
Sligo - 3,398 (2,858; 2,555; 2,166; 1,995; 1,853; 1,717; 1,750; 1,750; 1,959; 2,342)
Waterford - 3,184 (2,733; 1,833 FD; 1,705 FD; 1,496; 2,329; 1,550 FD; 314 FD; 460 FD; 470 FD; 478 FD)
FIRST DIVISION
Athlone - 616 (642; 872; 307; 382; 130; 154; 156; 314; 653 PD; 754)
Bray - 1,109 (644; 663; 482; 773; 643 PD; 966 PD; 957 PD; 769 PD; 718 PD; 891 PD)
Cobh - 1,019 (731; 1,020; 872; 268; 236; 358; 403; 366; 223; 439)
Dundalk - 2,131 (2,419 PD; 2,636 PD; 2,689 PD; 2,775 PD; 2,738 PD; 2,674 PD; 2,738 PD; 3,158 PD; 2,534 PD; 1,997 PD)
Harps - 1,124 (1,023; 1,154; 1,293 PD; 1,154 PD; 708; 1,202 PD; 1,216 PD; 784; 449; 479; 429)
Kerry - 812 (610; 784)
Longford - 646 (450; 679; 500; 610; 449; 342; 488 PD; 803 PD; 567; 379)
Treaty - 1,394 (1,060; 642; 695)
UCD - 360 (336; 809 PD; 953 PD; 739 PD; 365; 236; 297; 216; 397 PD; 487 PD; 506 PD)
Wexford - 620 (556; 689; 445; 235; 181; 338; 585 PD; 553; 331; 227)
PREMIER AVERAGE: 4,702 (3,490; 3,289; 2,687; 2,185; 2,170; 1,902; 1,476; 1,681; 1,502; 1,566)
FIRST DIVISION AVERAGE: 966 (894; 1,035; 1,193; 586; 413; 477; 476; 486; 495; 391)
OVERALL AVERAGE: 2,834 (2,192; 2,162; 2,051; 1,500; 1,249; 1,387; 1,117; 1,249; 1,160; 1,140)
OVERALL PREMIER ATTENDANCE: 206,893 (628,157; 592,093; 486,365; 393,238; 316,515; 376,627; 292,204; 332,805; 297,334)
OVERALL FIRST ATTENDANCE: 42,496 (160,964; 186,369; 178,000; 79,115; 55,756; 53,461; 52,807; 54,474; 55,408)
OVERALL COMBINED ATTENDANCE: 249,389 (789,121; 778,462; 664,365; 472,353; 372,271; 430,088; 345,011; 387,279; 352,742)
Some of you will be sitting down to watch semi finals tonight, one of the clubs is Norweigan side Bodo Glimt. There average attendance as Champions in 2024 was under 6000 in a stadium cpacity just under 9k, in a town with a smaller population than Waterford.
Shinkicker
02/05/2025, 2:13 PM
Just saw article on X that Shells are considering moving their game v Rovers to the Aviva Stadium. Dont know if it's a spoof, but I don't think they'll get the same crowd as Boys v Rovers
placid casual
02/05/2025, 2:22 PM
Everyone wants their big payday against Rovers:).
Can't say I'd be that interested in going back to the Aviva,the view from the south stand Is woeful, the stadium is reminiscent of a plastic bedpan melted at one end ,but then that's D4 nimby's for ye!
Another Bohemia
02/05/2025, 3:25 PM
Just saw article on X that Shells are considering moving their game v Rovers to the Aviva Stadium. Dont know if it's a spoof, but I don't think they'll get the same crowd as Boys v Rovers
It's good for more clubs to be trying to expand their fan base and showpiece games in the surrounds of the Aviva should defo be encouraged. I would however share the same concern as you. It's ~25000 spectators to break even from what I remember. With it being the height of summer there's the risk that many floating neutrals who would go to an even may be away or eyeing up their holidays in the near future so less likely to go for a day or evening out as the case may be. Then you have the prospect or European games/trips being around the corner for many of their own fans so if the ticket prices are deemed prohibitive the core support may be smaller. Maybe theres a fixture later in the season that could be part of a title run in that might be a better fit?
total hoofball
02/05/2025, 4:41 PM
Just saw article on X that Shells are considering moving their game v Rovers to the Aviva Stadium. Dont know if it's a spoof, but I don't think they'll get the same crowd as Boys v Rovers
If there's truth to it which I am presuming there is I can't see it being popular amongst most of the Shels fanbase for multiple reasons primarily they will struggle to hit the 25k breakeven mark on a Friday night when other LOI games are on (a well promoted Saturday night in June may have had better chance), giving up home advantage in a derby against a possible title rival and then how would Shels season ticket holders be impacted because the clubs just can't turn around mid-season and tell you that your season ticket for a Rovers game at the Aviva would suddenly now not be eligible
Bohs took a gamble for a lot of reasons, took some flak from some of their own fans/other LOI supporters and it paid off but it is likely any future LOI games at the Aviva will hit diminishing returns or possible losses
Shinkicker
02/05/2025, 4:56 PM
If there's truth to it which I am presuming there is I can't see it being popular amongst most of the Shels fanbase for multiple reasons primarily they will struggle to hit the 25k breakeven mark on a Friday night when other LOI games are on (a well promoted Saturday night in June may have had better chance), giving up home advantage in a derby against a possible title rival and then how would Shels season ticket holders be impacted because the clubs just can't turn around mid-season and tell you that your season ticket for a Rovers game at the Aviva would suddenly now not be eligible
Bohs took a gamble for a lot of reasons, took some flak from some of their own fans/other LOI supporters and it paid off but it is likely any future LOI games at the Aviva will hit diminishing returns or possible losses
I agree that Shells probably don't have the fan base to achieve the numbers of the Bohs v Rovers game. Also as this was the first of it's kind it had to bring in a large number of neutrals and first timers. I would say that if Bohs v Rovers was on in the Aviva again the numbers would be less the the season opener. I do believe that Bohs v Rovers is the most attractive game and the only capable of attracting over 25k but not every time. If one was on a bad run or mid table they would struggle to get 20k
CorribsideSteve
02/05/2025, 9:22 PM
4709 at Pats Galway
redobit
03/05/2025, 7:18 AM
Just saw article on X that Shells are considering moving their game v Rovers to the Aviva Stadium. Dont know if it's a spoof, but I don't think they'll get the same crowd as Boys v Rovers
Could well be truth in it considering the losses/ debts they are accumulating.
nr637
03/05/2025, 10:38 AM
3,600 at TC for the Shams visit, and 600 of that were Shams fans!
That’s such a disappointing crowd in Cork, it’s a shame they have not kicked on in the last few years like the rest of the league. They would have got a crowd similar to that 10 years ago when the popularity of the league was way less.
I know ticket prices are high, but to be fair the owner has put €1.4m into the team over the last 2 seasons and is asking the fans to come on the journey with him. Are fans just skeptical that he is trying to grow the club / brand, exploit supporters etc and then cash out down the line?? It’s not a model that works in the LOI, or most football leagues to be fair. Either way for the size of Cork they should be getting over 6k for fixtures like this.
They are 2nd bottom in the table but are charging the most expensive ticket prices in the league so not surprising that crowds are a bit low. Maybe the club should have a rethink on the prices to get more fans through the turnstiles.
Nesta99
03/05/2025, 8:43 PM
The Irsh are band wagon specialists and Cork fans are the Irsh specialists! Other end of the table and PUiC would be mentioned every other week.
Tiny crowd in Bishopsgate tonight to see the Town record a rare win. 250 at best.
culloty82
03/05/2025, 8:54 PM
Which seems odd, given your attendances have been fairly healthy all season?
3,600 at TC for the Shams visit, and 600 of that were Shams fans!
That would have been min 5k+ during 2014-18 era, but easier when you are challenging at the top. To be fair when they were challenging Dundalk in that era, they were one of the consistent few with large and consistent attendances.
Which seems odd, given your attendances have been fairly healthy all season?
Maybe the thumping last week didn't help. Expect we will have a few very low ones during the summer months.
That would have been min 5k+ during 2014-18 era, but easier when you are challenging at the top. To be fair when they were challenging Dundalk in that era, they were one of the consistent few with large and consistent attendances.
Corks attendances were what all the others were aspiring to - Cork were over 4k average when no other club was averaging 3k! I had expected Cork to be second behind Rovers on the average attendances this season , but been well below that.
Nesta99
03/05/2025, 11:30 PM
A bit?
Shinkicker
07/05/2025, 6:11 AM
Just saw article on X that Shells are considering moving their game v Rovers to the Aviva Stadium. Dont know if it's a spoof, but I don't think they'll get the same crowd as Boys v Rovers
Responding to my original post. I just saw an article saying they have scrapped the idea. They were never going to get close to Bohs v Rover's numbers and now they are sitting seventh in the league even less likely.
CorribsideSteve
09/05/2025, 7:33 PM
1937 at the RSC
ger121
09/05/2025, 7:46 PM
1937 at the RSC
Not great
5411 Tolka
865 in Wexford
810 in Kerry
joey B
09/05/2025, 9:37 PM
972 at Finn park
holidaysong
09/05/2025, 10:05 PM
1874 in Oriel Park tonight.
outspoken
09/05/2025, 11:18 PM
1937 at the RSC
Why such a poor crowd? On a winning run and a new manager? Is it the fact Galway aren't the biggest draw and they play each other 4 times?
Not sure. Fine sunny evening for a game too. I'd expect a lot more next week v Shamrock Rovers and they will bring a big away support.
Corks attendances were what all the others were aspiring to - Cork were over 4k average when no other club was averaging 3k! I had expected Cork to be second behind Rovers on the average attendances this season , but been well below that.
Cork City madness pricing structure has to be a factor in their reduced attendances, just under 2.8k there last night, for anyone paying on the night or online, its €25 for adult and looks to be €18 for secondary children, one parent taking two kids of that age = €61, that is just far far too expensive, they should left it at e20 adults and surely e15 is enough for secondary.
Dundalk still finding it tough to get over 2k (just under 1.9k last night), and best one, I got 3 texts from mates, 'doing the BBQ instead, have it on live radio' !!!!!
5411 in Tolka Park, is that Shels's biggest home crowd so far this season and is that the capacity for Tolka Park with security restrictions in place?
865 in Ferrycarrig Park, is that Wexford's biggest home crowd so far this season?
208 in the UCD Bowl and is that UCD's smallest home crowd so far this season?
2 Year Contract
13/05/2025, 11:24 AM
5411 in Tolka Park, is that Shels's biggest home crowd so far this season and is that the capacity for Tolka Park with security restrictions in place?
865 in Ferrycarrig Park, is that Wexford's biggest home crowd so far this season?
208 in the UCD Bowl and is that UCD's smallest home crowd so far this season?
No, the home end wasn’t sold out, they’d 5513 against Bohs last month which was sold out so that’s the capacity give or take
No, the home end wasn’t sold out, they’d 5513 against Bohs last month which was sold out so that’s the capacity give or take
Nice 1 m8. :)
Bohs 4392
Drogs 2301
Galway 2542
Waterford 3321
Bray 1120
Cobh 1356
Kerry 619
Treaty 1034
EatYerGreens
17/05/2025, 1:14 PM
Bray 1120
Cobh 1356
Kerry 619
Treaty 1034
Good set of FD attendances there.
Good set of FD attendances there.
Bray 1120
Cobh 1356
Kerry 619
Treaty 1034
Yes thinking that when I checked FAI app last night, an avg of just over 1k per game, and some of those would have been avg's for a few PD clubs around 14-16 era.
Any Pat's v Cork attendance figure out yet?
Looked well below Pat's home average, maybe 3,500+ :confused:
2 Year Contract
19/05/2025, 9:05 AM
Any Pat's v Cork attendance figure out yet?
Looked well below Pat's home average, maybe 3,500+ :confused:
Was announced at the match as 4,300 and something but can’t remember the exact figure, it’ll be on LOI Connect over the coming days though I’d imagine. Smallest home crowd of the season so far and smallest away crowd too of around 120ish
nr637
19/05/2025, 11:43 AM
Was announced at the match as 4,300 and something but can’t remember the exact figure, it’ll be on LOI Connect over the coming days though I’d imagine. Smallest home crowd of the season so far and smallest away crowd too of around 120ish
Those in the smallest home crowd of the season so far and smallest away crowd saw what looked like a good open game!
2 Year Contract
19/05/2025, 4:20 PM
Was announced at the match as 4,300 and something but can’t remember the exact figure, it’ll be on LOI Connect over the coming days though I’d imagine. Smallest home crowd of the season so far and smallest away crowd too of around 120ish
It’s on FAI connect now, 4,358 was the official figure
Inchicore
19/05/2025, 8:06 PM
Pats not selling out their full allocation to season ticket holders is a concern. Last couple of games went to a general sale.
Think some getting peed off with the performances.
Shels record lowest home attendance so far 3539, considering the it being a Monday fixture although there was a decent away support for the Drogs which helped boost the number!
Shams v St. Ptas attendance 6542, was a terrific figure for this Monday night fixture, good away support from the Pats fans.
nr637
23/05/2025, 10:51 AM
St Pat's have been informed by FAI Disciplinary of a suspended partial stadium closure for the remainder of the 2025 League of Ireland season.
What effect has this on the Richmond road current capacity 5,340 (Seats 2,800). Does it affect the Main Stand seating capacity of 1,800?
EatYerGreens
23/05/2025, 11:02 AM
St Pat's were been informed by FAI Disciplinary of a suspended partial stadium closure for the remainder of the 2025 League of Ireland season.
What effect has this on the Richmond road current capacity 5,340 (Seats 2,800). Does it affect the Main Stand seating capacity of 1,800?
What's driven that?
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