QuoteThe pubs are seeing declining custom, too, so the bar is falling even as the LoI jumps higher.
Does this mean we're no longer classed as a pub-league any more? It's all so very confusing.Originally Posted by LTFC
The pubs are seeing declining custom, too, so the bar is falling even as the LoI jumps higher.
"Only Dundalk (-2%) and relegated UCD (-16%) saw a decrease in the top flight."
17 clubs had more support and Kerry joined of course. A lot of positives this year with a new club joining the league, the increase in attendances, Virgin Media coming on board to show some games and the "sellout" FAI Cup final.
With many of us supporting our own clubs on a Friday night, it's a pity there cannot be a standalone kickoff time for the highest profile game of the weekend, that is being covered by TV or even LOITV.
People have different opinions on it. Monday night is the one night that doesn't clash with other sports that RTÉ or Virgin Media will be contracted to cover. Clubs are accustomed to Monday evenings as well. It seems the one evening that could become established for a standalone game. There are only a few Monday evening full round of fixtures during the season.
I'm not sure I'd agree. If you look at Rovers, they would argue that Monday games damaged their attendances - pretty sure they were all below 5k. Clubs would need to be compensated properly for that.
I think having games spread over a few days would be a good thing. Have three games on the Friday, one on Saturday evening and one on Sunday afternoon. LOITV would probably make more money as a result and, I believe, the clubs would get the profits. It's the closest thing to a TV deal that the League has so might as well milk it.
Dundalk def slightly down, but at same time there has been a remarkable (modest) consistency last 10 years, (Covid era not included).
Dundalk - 2,636 (2,689; 2,775; 2,738; 2,674; 2,738; 3,158; 2,534)
Just can't seem to get over that 3k figure, and that only one was 2015 in Kenny era, facilities obv won't help, lack of cover, wet night, no thanks from most.
Last edited by oriel; 25/11/2023 at 8:44 PM.
#DundalkFC - First Irish club to win an away game in Europe (1963), first Irish club to win points in a group stage in Europe (2016).
It is consistant, maybe different people should have a go at the official guesstimate on match night just to mix things up a bit. Its a a solid base to work from, little growth truly deveoped during a successful era feels like such a missed opportunity but there were few enough people involved already up to their eyeballs in day to day stuff. This is one area that P6 could have been hot on, ground aside, knowing the existing fanbase inside out and looking at where to go to develop beyond that core. Fans wanting, expecting even, a Cat4 ground for these sort of numbers ...
I would estimate 450-500 approx at the Galway women v Underdogs game to finish off the TG4 tv series. Decent game, and a great effort from the Underdogs, with a great strike from Jodie Griffin to win it.
I suppose we wont feel the time going to the pre-season games.
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