2009 attendances

**pineapple stu** · 13/05/2009, 4:44 PM

Hmm. Big difference. Will wait see what Dodge thinks. Have updated all the others (were reasonably close with the guesses).

**Jicked** · 13/05/2009, 5:12 PM

Originally Posted by fionnsci

Official Pat's attendances:

Galway: 2225
Dundalk :2223
Derry: 1217 (midweek, ****ing rain on CL night)
Drogheda: 1498
Cork: 1175 (moved to saturday for tv)

Average: 1668

Alright for most (and I've given excuses for the worse ones!).

EA game against Rovers was 1200.

I'd be amazed if it was that high, barely loooked like 1000... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCw5jfDdmN0 and there's also pics of the Camac side...

**fionnsci** · 13/05/2009, 5:23 PM

Originally Posted by Jicked

I'd be amazed if it was that high, barely loooked like 1000... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCw5jfDdmN0 and there's also pics of the Camac side...

You obviously know better than the official website I suppose.....

**dcfcsteve** · 14/05/2009, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Steve Bruce

How far down did the crowds go from week ten to the end of season on average?

And if you know the % for that, you could make a rough estimate on how this seasons attendances could end.

(I hope I've explained what I mean).

EDIT: I've worked out the answer. Going by the drop last year from week 10 to end of the season, the % was 25.61%. So 25.61% drop of attendances from now (1284) will result in crowds falling to 956.

Obviously this isn't going to be 100% accurate and probably not close. Just using that years drop from week 10 to end of the season gives this figure.

That sort of extrapulation just doesn't work though SB.

It doesn't take into accoiunt the fact that all clubs, and therefore the average, have a hardcore support below which the figures won't fall e.g. season ticket holders etc.

You can't just take a percentage drop from one year and extrapolate it into the next year as if all other things are equal.

**p�l-dcfc** · 14/05/2009, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

That sort of extrapulation just doesn't work though SB.

It doesn't take into accoiunt the fact that all clubs, and therefore the average, have a hardcore support below which the figures won't fall e.g. season ticket holders etc.

You can't just take a percentage drop from one year and extrapolate it into the next year as if all other things are equal.

And certainly not for this year. Because the league has been reduced to 10 teams, every club has more "big" matches.

**Steve Bruce** · 14/05/2009, 2:56 PM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

That sort of extrapulation just doesn't work though SB.

It doesn't take into accoiunt the fact that all clubs, and therefore the average, have a hardcore support below which the figures won't fall e.g. season ticket holders etc.

You can't just take a percentage drop from one year and extrapolate it into the next year as if all other things are equal.

I fully understand that and it was a calculation I done for a bit of fun (for want of a better word). Hence my last comment on the post you quoted.

There are so many factors this season that where not their last season. For example how much further is the Republics econonmy going to drop, how many more people are going to be out of work etc etc.

And then there is the more positive side where you have a smaller league which should mean more bigger games as some one else pointed out. (although in the long run, familiarity could be detrimental)

Obviously the economic factors are going to affect all leagues across Europe (and further a field) and it will be interesting to see how each league fares, especially leagues of comparable standard and size as the LOI, IL etc

**adamd164** · 15/05/2009, 9:49 PM

Official attendance at Cork vs Derry: 4,036.

**DmanDmythDledge** · 15/05/2009, 9:52 PM

320-370 at UCD-Waterford I'd say. Biggest crowd of the season without doubt. Glad the game was entertaining as hopefully we'll get people to come back.

**BillytheFin** · 15/05/2009, 9:54 PM

Attendance at Fingal V Athlone was 762 tonight.

**GalwayRed** · 15/05/2009, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by BillytheFin

Attendance at Fingal V Athlone was 762 tonight.

Good away support too. Athlone bring more than most to away matches in this division.

**wonder88** · 15/05/2009, 10:04 PM

I estimate 1,000 at Terryland for Galway v Bray, very poor for a team thats going well and on a nice evening. About 25 away fans.

**gufc2000** · 15/05/2009, 10:10 PM

About 1100-1200 I'd say in Terryland. Not a bad atmosphere either, home crowd was really vocal

**LeixlipRed** · 15/05/2009, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge

320-370 at UCD-Waterford I'd say. Biggest crowd of the season without doubt. Glad the game was entertaining as hopefully we'll get people to come back.

You'll only have two big crowds this season

**Paddyfield** · 15/05/2009, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by wonder88

I estimate 1,000 at Terryland for Galway v Bray, very poor for a team thats going well and on a nice evening. About 25 away fans.

Originally Posted by gufc2000

About 1100-1200 I'd say in Terryland. Not a bad atmosphere either, home crowd was really vocal

The new Club CPO told me 872 was the official figure. I thought it was more but that is the figure he told me.

It was the first time in a long tome that the official attendance was not announced. I'm not surprised

**eamo1** · 15/05/2009, 11:00 PM

I wasnt counted going in,others werent either and were just waved through with not even a glance at our season tickets.I thought there was approx 1000 but had heard a figure circa 1200.If it was 872 then its so dis-heartening for Leeson and the lads.

**Mr Maroon** · 15/05/2009, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by gufc2000

About 1100-1200 I'd say in Terryland. Not a bad atmosphere either, home crowd was really vocal

There wasn't much of an atmosphere at all apart from the last few minutes. The attendance was awful. I'd say 872 is right.

**Lamper.sffc** · 16/05/2009, 2:00 AM

Originally Posted by BillytheFin

Attendance at Fingal V Athlone was 762 tonight.

Our crowds have been going up in the last few games. Last year that would have been about 350 to 400 for an athlone game at home. Hope we can keep it up

**Youths4Ever** · 16/05/2009, 10:36 AM

464 official attendance Wexford Youths v Mervue United

**Buile Shuibhne** · 16/05/2009, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Lamper.sffc

Our crowds have been going up in the last few games. Last year that would have been about 350 to 400 for an athlone game at home. Hope we can keep it up

But how many of them are freebies or concessions/promotions?

Is every family ticket sold counted as 4 people - even if only two adults enter?

**Lamper.sffc** · 16/05/2009, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Buile Shuibhne

But how many of them are freebies or concessions/promotions?

Is every family ticket sold counted as 4 people - even if only two adults enter?

Not trying to be rude but i have answered that question a thousand times.

We where doing promotions and concessions last year and getting 3 to 4 hundred average home crowds. Now we are getting 6 to 7. Nothing to write home about but its an improvement. Im pretty familiar with morton now and its not hard to see the crowds have improved. The stand holds 800 and was nearly full. alot stand down below as well so it wouldnt be hard to see there was 700+ regardless of counting tickets. Believe me we are not trying to pull a fast one. (shels fan im guessing)