2006 Attendances

Originally Posted by higgins

It would also suggest the Eircom League is a complete joke

No, it suggests that Longball, Wahafurr and UCD Dublin Dublin 4 Co. Dublin are a joke!

Originally Posted by Peadar

No, it suggests that Longball, Wahafurr and UCD Dublin Dublin 4 Co. Dublin are a joke!

Ah no they're fine. You're forgetting CHF and monaghan though

KOH

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Ah no they're fine. You're forgetting CHF and monaghan though

KOH

Thankfully I don't have to endure the Mons and we're doing everything we can to destroy CHF.

Originally Posted by Peadar

Thankfully I don't have to endure the Mons and we're doing everything we can to destroy CHF.

Keep up the good work young man

KOH

Originally Posted by Peadar

we're doing everything we can to destroy CHF.

Don't bother - they're doing a pretty good job by themselves!

Does anyone else think that overall attendances are in freefall, I would of thought that attendences would of been up during the world cup, when Wimbledon is on for example it is quite difficult to get a tennis court anywhere likewise it is difficult to get a snooker table when the world championship is on as the TV coverages generates a lot of interest, maybe people all out playing football instead of watching it.

The only thing that will save attendances is having big crowds at the biggest games so can gauge over a full season.

Whatever about in freefall crowds are certianly not increasing at any meaningful level.

Originally Posted by londonred

Does anyone else think that overall attendances are in freefall, I would of thought that attendences would of been up during the world cup, when Wimbledon is on for example it is quite difficult to get a tennis court anywhere likewise it is difficult to get a snooker table when the world championship is on as the TV coverages generates a lot of interest, maybe people all out playing football instead of watching it.

It seems to be a mixed bag in the First Division, but every club in the premier (other than those just promoted) has seen a significant drop in attendances this year compared to last...... And Crowds since the summer started are horrible throughout the league!!!!!!! Summer football is apparently a great idea every second year..... Well at least the european chamionships aren't until 2008!

I'm all for the FAI taking over the league.... Something has to be done soon to market this league and improve the playing facilities!!

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

After the weekend. 2005 and 2004 in brackets. FD and PD indicate average crowd got in a different division to current year.

Waterford forum gives 250-350 and 400-450 for Waterford-Bohs. Everyone else seems to be in agreement at about 250. So it's going in at that until Partizan comes on with his usual rant. Going to go with 700 for Bray - Drogheda as it's the lowest guesstimate and appears at least reasonably thought out. Also agrees with Windmill Warriors breakdown of the crowd. Any others who were there, feel free to correct me.

Pinneapple me old mate, I missed the Bohs game at the RSC due to work committments here in Dublin so no fear, I wont get under your skin this week, but WLR stated that the attendance was approx 350 which was absolutley shocking.

........and you have 250.

theres no way there was only 100 at Dundalk-Kilkenny. A poor crowd alright but 300 odd

1100 at Sligo-Dublin City, per RTÉ. Revised up from 700 early on, which goes to show taht you should never listen to early crowd figures...

heard 500 at gufc v kildare, source drunk though!

Originally Posted by Terry

heard 500 at gufc v kildare, source drunk though!

Gorgeous George is enjoying his mini-break so............

Poor crowd at Drogheda-Pats. We had about 2/3 of what we'd normally bring, the home terrace looked about 2/3 as full as the last couple of times we've been up there, couldn't see into the stand. I'd say 1700 plus whatever was in the stand.

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

1100 at Sligo-Dublin City, per RTÉ. Revised up from 700 early on, which goes to show taht you should never listen to early crowd figures...

bout right, would have said 1200 myself and i'd say my guesstimate is closer. absolutely shocking attendance. i think the club will be changing back to saturday as quick as possible. attandance not helped by dublin city being the club they are. no fans, no talent and no entertainment

Poor crowd at Drogheda-Pats. We had about 2/3 of what we'd normally bring, the home terrace looked about 2/3 as full as the last couple of times we've been up there, couldn't see into the stand. I'd say 1700 plus whatever was in the stand.

I'm suprised by this considering it is a match between two teams competing for the league. We have got good crowds at all our home games so far and long may it continue

Originally Posted by Peadar

No, it suggests that Longball, Wahafurr and UCD Dublin Dublin 4 Co. Dublin are a joke!

Peader, all knowing sage that you are, perhaps you might tell us where all your "fans"(the Rebel Army[tm]) have gone this season?

Presumably the stickfighting & egg-chasing bandwagons have had an impact on the Cork City bandwagon?

Anyway, I`m glad its not cause you`re all fickle event junkies or anything like that.....

From Today's Star:*

Sligo Rovers -Vs- Dublin City = 1,100

Bohemians -Vs- Derrry City = 2,000

Drogheda United -Vs- St. Patricks = 3,000

Limerick -Vs- Shamrock Rovers = 1,100**

*For what it's worth

**"A tense game watched by the biggest crowd in years at Hogan Park"

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

From Today's Star:*

Limerick -Vs- Shamrock Rovers = 1,100**

*For what it's worth

**"A tense game watched by the biggest crowd in years at Hogan Park"

Yea about 1100 at the game but thats about all he got right. For "tense" read rioting rovers scum! you'll read more on our message board in the next few days no doubt.

I was talking to one of the guys on the turnstiles last night he said aprox. 1300 at Rovers vs. Deublin