Again, nobody argues that the LOI has to improve its image/profile what we need to look at is HOW we do that. Many clubs have tried initiatives around pricing and/or special offers (kids go free, two games for price of one, Ireland ticket access etc) many clubs have had promotional campaigns and many other ideas.
Building community links (especially at a time of more transient population) is slow burning at best (not to mention the competition from the bogball etc).
Promotion of LOI will never compete with the unlimited bankroll of EPL and the ever present shadow of SKY Sports.
Unfortunately I can see no "magic bullet" solution to the problem of limited attendance. Hard slog and a gradual targeted build up (among fans with a genuine interest in watching live football) is the only option I can see for the League of Ireland, the national team could do more (antyhing would be a start) to promote the game here but that does not appear to be on the FAI agenda.
The most promising thing is that we have a good product to sell (all the major intellects on here could not possibly be wrong
) - and it is guaranteed Irish !
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