Kilkenny City AFC

**MeathDrog** · 29/07/2009, 11:34 PM

I was just wondering what their attendances were like just before they went out of the LOI about 18 months ago? I wonder whether they will ever be back, probably not.

**blue til i die** · 29/07/2009, 11:36 PM

At least they have an Under20 team, thats a good start anyway.

**MeathDrog** · 29/07/2009, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by blue til i die

At least they have an Under20 team, thats a good start anyway.

I presume they still play at Buckley Park. Waste of a ground it seems. It's better than a lot of 1st div. grounds.

**Dunny** · 29/07/2009, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by MeathDrog

I presume they still play at Buckley Park. Waste of a ground it seems. It's better than a lot of 1st div. grounds.

And United Park...

**MeathDrog** · 29/07/2009, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

And United Park...

Now now.

**blobbyblob** · 30/07/2009, 8:35 AM

About 150-200

**boneym** · 30/07/2009, 11:20 AM

I would agree Buckley Park was one of the better grounds in the first division

**ATFC-1887** · 30/07/2009, 12:13 PM

ye didnt even have 50-60 when ye were in the league so why the big change now?

**Ash** · 30/07/2009, 12:17 PM

I was actually in Kilkenny last Thursday & Friday and took a trip out to Buckley
Park for old times sake. It was always the best away trip we used to run from
the old supporters club.

Groundman was out attending the pitch and it looked in good nick

**ndrog** · 30/07/2009, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

And United Park...

Best atmosphere in the country and you can stay dry

**John83** · 30/07/2009, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by MeathDrog

I was just wondering what their attendances were like just before they went out of the LOI about 18 months ago?

2007: 191
2006: 122
2005: 185
2004: 110
Source.

**Rob_the_cat** · 30/07/2009, 1:06 PM

In the 2004 season the club operated with a South East player base, and at one stage fielded a side entirely made up of locals. Yet this showed the poorest attendance record of the above. While it was one thing to knock a side made up of paycheck players, what I could never fathom was why people wouldn't support a side made up from their own.

While the new stand that went up on the old "Kop" bank looks fantastic, it did take away from the atmosphere somewhat. Far better to have a line of standing spectators, sometimes several deep, than rows and rows of empty seats. In addition, though summer football has been a resounding success for the league as a whole, it took a lot away from the atmosphere at Buckley Park. Gone were the floodlit spectacles at the height of the clubs success in the late 90's to be replaced by sleepy summers evenings.

Oh and I think that United Park is a lovely ground, one of my favourites to visit. There's a real character and soul to the place.

**Dunny** · 30/07/2009, 1:25 PM

Originally Posted by ndrog

Best atmosphere in the country and you can stay dry

Best atmosphere in the country...

Look I will make sure you get a poncho if you give over about it already, it's getting tiresome now..

**shep** · 30/07/2009, 1:31 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

Best atmosphere in the country...

Look I will make sure you get a poncho if you give over about it already, it's getting tiresome now..

In fairness Dunny,the atmosphere at the 1-1 game there earlier in the season was quality.The noise that can be generated when the away section is packed is better than can be achieved at most grounds(the Pats away game behind the goals was also good)

**Dunny** · 30/07/2009, 1:33 PM

Originally Posted by shep

In fairness Dunny,the atmosphere at the 1-1 game there earlier in the season was quality.The noise that can be generated when the away section is packed is better than can be achieved at most grounds(the Pats away game behind the goals was also good)

Only because it was the derby. Dread to think what it would be like against Bray or Galway.

**joema** · 30/07/2009, 1:44 PM

Kilkenny doesn't deserve a football team.

The club won't be coming back.

**WindmillWarrior** · 30/07/2009, 2:02 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

Only because it was the derby. Dread to think what it would be like against Bray or Galway.

So you dont have a clue then

The atmosphere at the 1-1 game was quality tho. Better than most Bohs Rovers games I've been to.

**mcgonigle** · 30/07/2009, 2:07 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

Best atmosphere in the country...

Look I will make sure you get a poncho if you give over about it already, it's getting tiresome now..

No need, they won't be back in Oriel for a long time to come

**mr.untitled** · 30/07/2009, 2:13 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

Only because it was the derby. Dread to think what it would be like against Bray or Galway.

Playoff against Galway about 7 or 8 years ago was the best atmosphere iv seen at any game i'v ever been to!!

**dcfcsteve** · 30/07/2009, 2:33 PM

Originally Posted by Rob_the_cat

In the 2004 season the club operated with a South East player base, and at one stage fielded a side entirely made up of locals. Yet this showed the poorest attendance record of the above. While it was one thing to knock a side made up of paycheck players,

Pay-cheque, on this side of the pond.....

Originally Posted by Rob_the_cat

what I could never fathom was why people wouldn't support a side made up from their own.

You often hear people complaining when a small provincial side doesn't have many local players in it - then as soon as they get more locals, the results go down and they end up with even less fans.

Nothing attracts or loses support like results. Regardless of where the players delivering those results originate form.