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**White Horse** · 18/08/2009, 2:19 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

Just wondering would Dundalk get more fans than Bohs if they were doing as well as Bohs? I think Dundalk punched way above their weight in the 80's, fair play, as they are probably doing with this internet rivarly with the Bohs.

As far as I know our average gate this season is just a couple of hundred less than Bohs and they are enjoying their best ever period. They also have quite a few derby matches and Dalymount is easier to get from the rest of Ireland than Oriel Park.

I don't think we would attract a huge amount of additional fans if the team was challenging for the title, maybe 500-1000 more at most. Better facilites for home and way (in particular) fans could only help.

Dundalk have been consistently successful though. Two titles in the 60's, two in the 70's, two in the 80's, and two in the 90's. The picture you paint of a team that was only successful in the 80's isn't really accurate.

**Rovers Maniac** · 18/08/2009, 2:34 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

As far as I know our average gate this season is just a couple of hundred less than Bohs and they are enjoying their best ever period. They also have quite a few derby matches and Dalymount is easier to get from the rest of Ireland than Oriel Park.

I don't think we would attract a huge amount of additional fans if the team was challenging for the title, maybe 500-1000 more at most. Better facilites for home and way (in particular) fans could only help.

Dundalk have been consistently successful though. Two titles in the 60's, two in the 70's, two in the 80's, and two in the 90's. The picture you paint of a team that was only successful in the 80's isn't really accurate.

To be honest smaller teams done well pre pro era imo, i would say your high average crowd is first season back syndrome after being the first division. Good luck tonight in the cup.

**Da Real Rover** · 18/08/2009, 2:36 PM

Dundalk have always had a good following though.
There are a few small towns in Ireland where the local team has quite a high support base in contrast to bigger population centres.

**White Horse** · 18/08/2009, 2:44 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

To be honest smaller teams done well pre pro era imo, i would say your high average crowd is first season back syndrome after being the first division. Good luck tonight in the cup.

Thanks. You are right in that there is a buzz and excitment at playing the big boys after so many years. If we stagnate in the premier, I could see interest falling away a bit.

However, we should maintain a decent following as GAA football is very much a minority sport in the town.

**dcfcsteve** · 18/08/2009, 2:53 PM

Originally Posted by Da Real Rover

There are a few small towns in Ireland where the local team has quite a high support base in contrast to bigger population centres.

Sligo, Athlone, Dundalk, for example (though poor crowds for Athlone these days).

The football towns in Ireland tend to be former garrison towns where the GAA didn't get its roots down.

**De Town** · 18/08/2009, 2:58 PM

I never thought a thread started by this thread starter would get so much of a response..

**jinxy lilywhite** · 18/08/2009, 3:03 PM

First things first can the bohs dundalk obsession stop please. Boring the tits off me.

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

Just wondering would Dundalk get more fans than Bohs if they were doing as well as Bohs? I think Dundalk punched way above their weight in the 80's, fair play, as they are probably doing with this internet rivarly with the Bohs.

I think we would and possible there could be another 1,000 dundalk supporters who could make the games on friday but through one thing or another or lack of effort can't make it. Its not a big GAA town and is a football mad town. Also as well alot of our support comes from our supporters who'd reside in the Dublin area (one of my mates travels from Kilkenny every game) and the same can be said for those who live over the border.
If we where higher up the table then the crowds would come. Football fans are fickle and will follow a winning side but actions that took place on friday night after the game where embarrassing and unless addressed by the club will harm the clubs reputation and could harm the prospects of appealing to families for a fun day out.

**RoversHead** · 18/08/2009, 3:08 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

However, we should maintain a decent following as GAA football is very much a minority sport in the town.

Warms the cockles of my heart to hear that ,no surrender to the Gaaliban.Best of luck against the forces of darkness and evil and remember they are there to be laughed at.

**Da Real Rover** · 18/08/2009, 3:29 PM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

Sligo, Athlone, Dundalk, for example (though poor crowds for Athlone these days).

Aye, decades of stagnation in the graveyard would do that to a club.

The football towns in Ireland tend to be former garrison towns where the GAA didn't get its roots down.

I dont know if thats completely true, there are many small towns in the west that were garrison towns and do not have a footballing history, the likes of Castlebar and Carrick and Shannon etc.
It definetly had some effect but doesnt explain the situation completely.

**A N Mouse** · 18/08/2009, 3:34 PM

Originally Posted by Da Real Rover

Aye, decades of stagnation in the graveyard would do that to a club.

I dont know if thats completely true, there are many small towns in the west that were garrison towns and do not have a footballing history, the likes of Castlebar and Carrick and Shannon etc.
It definetly had some effect but doesnt explain the situation completely.

And posters on here tend to miss the point, go off on tangents and yada yada yada yada
It's definitely true, but doesn't explain the situation completely

**marinobohs** · 18/08/2009, 3:37 PM

Originally Posted by RoversHead

Warms the cockles of my heart to hear that ,no surrender to the Gaaliban.Best of luck against the forces of darkness and evil and remember they are there to be laughed at.

hmmm hooped clown laughing at ANY other club ? Now that is funny. Go away little boy with your shiny new franchise and rented accomadation and think about it - Bohs, going strong since 1890 Dalymount since 1901.

**Mr A** · 18/08/2009, 3:43 PM

I'd absolutely hate to see this thread go off topic, but where did Bohs play before Dalymount?

**Rovers1** · 18/08/2009, 3:43 PM

Originally Posted by Da Real Rover

Castlebar and Carrick and Shannon etc.
.

Is that Carrick AND Shannon, or Carrick On Shannon?

**Da Real Rover** · 18/08/2009, 3:51 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers1

Is that Carrick AND Shannon, or Carrick On Shannon?

Ya its pretty much your standard leese.

**Rovers1** · 18/08/2009, 3:52 PM

Originally Posted by Da Real Rover

Ya its pretty much your standard leese.

A lease?

Your such a flirt

**SkStu** · 18/08/2009, 4:46 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

I'd absolutely hate to see this thread go off topic, but where did Bohs play before Dalymount?

started off in the Phoenix Park before moving to Jones Road. Then Whitehall for 6 years until the move to Dalymount in 1901.

**sonofstan** · 18/08/2009, 4:53 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

started off in the Phoenix Park before moving to Jones Road. Then Whitehall for 6 years until the move to Dalymount in 1901.

Croke Park is occupied territory....it was ours first!

**Schumi** · 18/08/2009, 5:03 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

started off in the Phoenix Park before moving to Jones Road.

I played rugby on Jones Road when I was in school. Was that the same ground?

How much further off topic can this thread get?

**Rovers1** · 18/08/2009, 5:05 PM

Forza Sligoman

**SkStu** · 18/08/2009, 5:06 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

I played rugby on Jones Road when I was in school. Was that the same ground?

How much further off topic can this thread get?

yep.

Old Belvedere's grounds were Bohs' back in the day. Just checked there and it was for 2 seasons 1894-1896.

(who did you play rugby for out of interest?)