Athlone had a 33% increase in their attendance tonight, remarkable achievement.
Athlone had a 33% increase in their attendance tonight, remarkable achievement.
That’s people buying family tickets for the north stand and not using them all. Its cheaper to but the four ticket package than buy 3 single tickets. That’s why they always have empty seats in the North stand.Originally Posted by redarmyfaction
Well Nigel, how we looking stats wise? I get the feeling we are down a bit on last year.
Attendance 5,675 at Tallaght for Shels Europa Conference home game last night.
Thats approximately the current capacity of Tolka Park!
That's a disappointing turn out but it was a horrendous night, I was going to go myself only for that, 20 quid was great value as is the three match pass. I suppose you weren't going to get any locals attending with Rovers playing at the same time. Tallaght just seems to be a place people don't feel arsed venturing out to. I take a mate living in Dublin yesterday to see if he fancied going and his response couldn't be posted here haha
The true measure of Shels support will be over the next couple of seasons if they are not in the hunt for the league or even avoiding a relegation battle. Every club suffers from novelty drop, but a return to top flight, Duff appointment, cup final, Europe, winning the league, all in 4 years, well its not dull. They did hope to put in a title defence so league form is off this year, no cup run, but Europe keeps things ticking over. Next year if European football isnt secured and another good league season doesnt happen it will be intersting to see how things go. I think that 6k is maxing out Shels support, lapsed fans and all. Neutrals wouldnt have bothered on a poor night, so I think its a good indicator. Its a long way from the <1500 they'd previously have been champions in front of.
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