There isnt a direct bearing but the consistant trend that is shown provides a benchmark. If considering per head of population, including areas of footballing tradition across UEFA, of which we are members of, interesting and pretty consistant stats on average attendances emerge. A benchmark by which attendances on this Island can be measured is useful knowledge, and even more so if pitching an AIL to money people or TV companies etc. Even if it's simply used as spin eg 'a larger percentage per head of population go to LoI games than to Serie A - think of the potential with investment and improved facilities and exposure' and so on.
The countries you mention are highly unlikely to have a direct bearing on what happens here. I dont think the same can be said in entirety of English, Scottish, Spanish leagues etc. as directly or indirectly there will be an influence on the local game - even if its the age old disporportionate comparisons made between EPL and LoI where people do the 'not watching that LoI muck, its no Liverpool v Manchester United is it!!??!!!!......
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