Comments on: Should we worry about our attendances?

By: MICKF

MICKF — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:34:51 +0000

The 25 quid for the Reading game seemed a bit steep with the club already taking a chunk of Skys cash upfront, when you have the cash in the bank why not let kids(our future support )and our OAPs in cheaper cash is tight in todays world ,when the club gets a windfall from SKY ,why not pass abit back to fans that find todays ticket prices to high.I no the club has to think about its season ticket holders,but at 25-30 quid a game its not what you call a cheap day out anymore.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:44:07 +0000

I wouldnt worry, I think the reason the Reading attendance wasnt that high is because it was on sky and Swansea isnt that big of a team compared to other teams in the league. I think Saturdays game against Watford will be a higher attendance then Wolves away will probably see alot more turn up.

Has anyone noticed the fixtures in Oct-Nov …

Palace, QPR, Ipswich, Cardiff, Palace, Derby and then Birmingham in F.A. Cup ! those are some of the biggest games we dont have the biggest of teamscoming up e.g Burnely, Preston and Plymouth in September.

By: AlexNFFC

AlexNFFC — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:29:34 +0000

I think the low attendances are down to a mixture of cost – for me at least – the fact that the Reading game was on Sky (and a Sunday) and the distance involved in getting to Swansea. I wouldn’t worry too much, we’ll have to see if the trend continues. fans end to be fickle anyway, once we start winning a few games, they will all turn up out of the woodwork (Sunderland fans being the classic example!)

By: nffc

nffc — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:59:47 +0000

I suppose it was inevitable elements of this would end up being a comparison between us and Derby.

Not really comparable at the moment, as others have alluded – I would theorise that had Derby had the last few years we’ve had, their crowds would have suffered. Then again, they’ve not exactly had a rosy year themselves.

I’m not too proud to admit that I envy their season ticket sales; I don’t envy their ground, not one bit, I would be horrified if we were ensconced in a clone of Middlesbrough’s ground… but until there is truly a level playing field established, I think it’s pretty churlish to compare season ticket sales or attendance figures.

Naturally I wish ours were more, though!

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:48:56 +0000

Rahoul reflects the feeling amongst most fans really, but I do think that the club have made it any easy choice for the fans to stay away at the moment

1. Pay 27£ to watch 2nd division football

2. Pay towards your ever increasing inflation hungry bills.

I guess reality hits home that in 2008 entertainment is simply not as high on the agenda
I see that Doughty has instigated some kind of wage structure at Forest, it’s just a shame he doesn’t have the same inclination with regard to the ticket pricing

By: Rahoul

Rahoul — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:45:35 +0000

Heh – great minds think alike (Rish has posted an almost identical article at our site).

I think the club has burnt through most of our goodwill over the past fifteen years and it will take a hell of a lot more than one promotion for us to give them the benefit of the doubt.

So when cash was tight in the past, we would make the effort. When cash is tight, like it is now, we think “bugger it, they’ll probably just arse it up again”.

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:44:37 +0000

too expensive…very simple really

little bit like young Nicky and his team of record setting halfwits

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:27:22 +0000

Just love rubbing your noses in it,still harping on about last season? Yawn
Ps good luck with goofy!!

By: mattyboy

mattyboy — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:26:41 +0000

Nick, why are you looking on Forest sites to comment? Are you worried that the mighty reds may just come above you in the league table this year? That would be the ultimate kick in the teeth, wouldn’t it.
Not only are you Officially The Premier Leagues Worst Ever Team In History, but lil ‘ole forest are here to spoil this season for you too!!

By: URED

URED — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:46:22 +0000

Dear oh dear oh dear,

don’t D**by fans get upset when having to face the Truth!!