⚽ Match Thread vs. Newport County AFC 23.11.24 [EFL L2]

[upthemaggies]

We're very lucky we can still drag 9,000 through the turnstiles. Grimsby have 5,500 ST holders and were at home the same time as us yesterday and only got 4,900, their fans are fed up with them keep throwing points away at home.

For the last 2 home games we've had roughly 2k in addition to what Hardy was bringing in when Ardley was taking us out of the FL, Hardy in turn had added 3k to the support the Trews were left with.
So we have 5k people attending now who weren't doing so 8 years ago. A fair chunk of those will have come on board for the same reason every other club is seeing an increase. How many of that 5k can now be considered loyal supporters and added to the core figure of 4.5k? It's not something we ought to be putting to the test, it's a level of support we should be taking full advantage of.

[tommopie8]

For the last 2 home games we've had roughly 2k in addition to what Hardy was bringing in when Ardley was taking us out of the FL, Hardy in turn had added 3k to the support the Trews were left with.
So we have 5k people attending now who weren't doing so 8 years ago. A fair chunk of those will have come on board for the same reason every other club is seeing an increase. How many of that 5k can now be considered loyal supporters and added to the core figure of 4.5k? It's not something we ought to be putting to the test, it's a level of support we should be taking full advantage of.

Times are tight and it's near Christmas. As one of those who have to prioritise what they spend cash on ?26 for a ticket, ?11 for a couple of pints then say a fiver for fuel for a few hours of potential entertainment will pick and choose their games. Missing out on attending a 0-0 makes me think ?40 saved rather than ruing a missed opportunity.

Sometimes it's more than results keeping folk away but I'm certainly not gagging to get to Walsall like I was planning to.