Well they were expecting to play Trabzonspor on Thursday in the friendly. I'd say that's 100% of the reason whyQuote:
Originally Posted by oriel
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Well they were expecting to play Trabzonspor on Thursday in the friendly. I'd say that's 100% of the reason whyQuote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Can't understand why Drogheda played at 3pm with the GAA match on beside it. A 4pm kick off and they may have gotten a few more when the GAA match would have been over then.
From ExtraTime.ie:
Home Team Away Team Attendance Cork City Derry City 2334 Sligo Rovers Limerick 2311 Shelbourne Shamrock Rovers 1704 Finn Harps Longford Town 723 Waterford United Mervue United 410 Drogheda United Bray Wanderers 400 est Athlone Town Cobh Ramblers 311 UCD Dundalk 241 Salthill Devon Wexford Youths 126 TOTAL 8560
Shels and Drogs crowds are pretty shocking.
Is getting 800-900 home fans for an important game against one of your historic rivals a measure of antipathy toward Matthew`s style of play or just apathy? I would have been counting on a 2,500 crowd for that game to meet the March wage bill.
The Drogs situation is a complete mystery, good team , good football, recent success. Mind you it is by far the worst ground to watch a match in the league.
I dont know what the weather was like at the other games listed above, but in the Showgrounds it was fecking freezing. A cold a night as I can remember for a long time. Minus 5 with the wind chill apparently. I dont know how much (if any) effect it had on the attendance but I wouldnt be suprised to hear people stayed at home.
Could Drogs be in trouble this year if their crowds stay as poor as they have been? They have a some players who must be on a few bob.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
Good crowd for Harps. As ever with them a bit of success adn they can get peopel out.
Drogheda crowd is unreal.
Surprised the Shels crowd is even that high from looking at it on TV.
It is unreal. There were less than 300 people there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
was baltic in the cross yesterday tooQuote:
Originally Posted by redobit
A win against Mervue this weekend and we'll be looking at pushing 1,000 people for the first time in years. It's good to see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Have to say looked very less than 1,700 at tolka, main stand looked to have around 300 very cold souls, no one in ballybough end, and stand in corner looked to have around 200. This left riverside and could only tell from behind goal clips, looked a decent away support, but was there really 1,200 there? doubt it, but add whatever away support there was to (what looked like) 500 home fans and id say that was closer to the real crowd. The odd number was probably st holders added in.
But to be fair on all clubs, Sundays are a disaster and the sooner rte ends this madness the better, including Saturdays also, keep it simple and get back to picking Friday night games that suit the people who count most, the FANS.
I'd love to think you're correct Nigel, but I'd be delighted if we added another 100 to be honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Yeah, If we kept the 700 or so every week I'd be well happy with that. Obviously if we keep winning and are up there at the top or top 2/3 then the bigger crowds will come in.
about 400 or so in oriel tonight at the Irish u21 match with Portugal
If you think you're going to make Mervue break stride in their march towards the FD title, you're off your rocker.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
A lot of it seems to be down to your hard work/pestering Nige so fair play...Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
400? :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dillonman
Doubt they'll be back in Oriel anytime soon (I know it was meant to be in Tallaght originally).
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Originally Posted by sligoman
Probably not, seemed to be plenty down from Dublin as well as few families cheering on their sons. Was a bitterly cold night and it never stopped snowing for the whole game.
Breakdown of the 1,704 at Tolka on Sunday:
890 Main and New Stand (Shels)
814 Riverside (Shamrock Rovers)
Shels are in trouble this season, apathy seems to have reached a new level. Some of it is anti-Matthews alright esp. the style of football. The other issue is the players who have left - crowd favourites (and good footballers) like Casso, Dawson - even Kavanagh! The one thing I will say is that the team has a lot more fight about it this season, the number of last ditch tackles and players throwing themselves at the ball is remarkable.
Must've been a helluva lot of Shels fans that styaed in the bars if 890 of them turned up
Should have gone there myself, it was absolutely siberian - the only thing that saved us was hiding behind a flag to stop the wind!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Limerick FC v St. Pats expecting a crowd of 3,000 this Saturday night, would be fantastic going considering looking at the paltry attendances from some of the so called giants of the league.
If Limerick can keep getting good results, we'll keep getting good numbers.
You kidding? There won't be near 3000 there. I'd be surprised if it breaks 2000. And even more surprised if there's more at that game than at Shamrock Rvs v Cork City.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fr. Joe
No reason why we can't break 3,000 but I don't think we will. There won't be more at the limerick game as I expect the shams cork match to be nearer 4,000 and no one has sad otherwise.Quote:
Originally Posted by adamd164
I think there'll be at least 4500 there, probably a lot more.
EDIT: It's a pity it's not on Good Friday as I reckon we would have probably broken the 10000 barrier.
They got 1,700 for a Tuesday against UCD. No reason to think they won't get an extra 300 on a Saturday evening after winning their last home game. Pats should bringa few tooQuote:
Originally Posted by adamd164
Whats the story with that train?? Do ye do it often??Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I think it's a brilliant idea... Not to mention cheaper than the regular Dublin - Limerick service!!
Don't judge Limerick city on the area around the train station. :bulgy:
What are you basing that estimate on? There are hardly going to be more attending than in your glamour derby tie v your southern neighbours in the first game of the season?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fr. Joe
That was on a Sunday afternoon up against Man U, Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs though. And twas on the telly. Wouldn't be mega surprised if we double it tbf tbh.
OK so, wait and see. My prediction is 2000 or less. Hold my hands up if wrong and hope I am.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lim till i die
Like I said it's a pity it's not on Friday we'd smash the 10000 mark.
That return to the Markets Field and adjacent Mental Health and Criminal Justice care facilities can`t come soon enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lim till i die
As long as you absolutely judge Pats on our lovely surroundings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lim till i die
No, first time in years doing the hired trains. Great initiative. I'm down for the weekend and gutted to be missing the train craic
You just wait and see mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by adamd164
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Originally Posted by adamd164
The sooner the move back to Jackman Park comes through the better we will reel in 3000 every week.
http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/art...---gameweek-4/
This has to the first season that all clubs are giving exact figures?
Above link starts with estimates for any non official then updates later in week to precise amount.
Was down there before Christmas, that area is a bit dodgy alright. Good city for a night out/weekend though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lim till i die
Rovers have asked for nearly 1000 tickets for Tuesdays game. Pats have already sold their allocation of 300 and are looking for more.Lots of interest in the city bout these 2 games. Nothing else happening and theirs a lot of local media support for the team at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by adamd164
Just shout acornvilla for an escort off the train.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian