OB1 said:Sheikh Rattle n Roll said:It's not that long ago when we were at Maine Road with crowds of 16k, 17k and 18k in a 52,000 capacity stadium, so don't worry about the empty seats, we never did then!........I know things have changed big time since and the Club know that there is a large fan base in Manchester alone, that can easily fill a 60k stadium.
With regard to cup matches and lower attendances, who remembers the days when our cup attendances in the FA cup were larger than league (as like other clubs). I think the younger fans, and in a lot of instances, older fans today, seem to think everything revolves around The Champions League, which clearly isn't the case given the 'struggle' to sell tickets for home games.
Bring on a 60k stadium!
When exactly did we get crowds under 20k in Maine Road for league games?
OB1 said:Sheikh Rattle n Roll said:It's not that long ago when we were at Maine Road with crowds of 16k, 17k and 18k in a 52,000 capacity stadium, so don't worry about the empty seats, we never did then!........I know things have changed big time since and the Club know that there is a large fan base in Manchester alone, that can easily fill a 60k stadium.
With regard to cup matches and lower attendances, who remembers the days when our cup attendances in the FA cup were larger than league (as like other clubs). I think the younger fans, and in a lot of instances, older fans today, seem to think everything revolves around The Champions League, which clearly isn't the case given the 'struggle' to sell tickets for home games.
Bring on a 60k stadium!
When exactly did we get crowds under 20k in Maine Road for league games?
Didsbury Dave said:OB1 said:Sheikh Rattle n Roll said:It's not that long ago when we were at Maine Road with crowds of 16k, 17k and 18k in a 52,000 capacity stadium, so don't worry about the empty seats, we never did then!........I know things have changed big time since and the Club know that there is a large fan base in Manchester alone, that can easily fill a 60k stadium.
With regard to cup matches and lower attendances, who remembers the days when our cup attendances in the FA cup were larger than league (as like other clubs). I think the younger fans, and in a lot of instances, older fans today, seem to think everything revolves around The Champions League, which clearly isn't the case given the 'struggle' to sell tickets for home games.
Bring on a 60k stadium!
When exactly did we get crowds under 20k in Maine Road for league games?
Mid/ Late 80s in division 2 (87-88?)when we didn't get promoted. Just for one season.The whole of football was on it's arse then. Clubs like Arsenal were getting not much over 20,000.
wireblue said:Didsbury Dave said:OB1 said:When exactly did we get crowds under 20k in Maine Road for league games?
Mid/ Late 80s in division 2 (87-88?)when we didn't get promoted. Just for one season.The whole of football was on it's arse then. Clubs like Arsenal were getting not much over 20,000.
I'm sure the stats are out there but i would be very surprised if we have ever got under 20k for a home league game
Sheikh Rattle n Roll said:wireblue said:Didsbury Dave said:Mid/ Late 80s in division 2 (87-88?)when we didn't get promoted. Just for one season.The whole of football was on it's arse then. Clubs like Arsenal were getting not much over 20,000.
I'm sure the stats are out there but i would be very surprised if we have ever got under 20k for a home league game
Lowest I can see is 15,172 v Reading on 4th April 1988....last home game of the season was just over 16k.
OB1 said:Sheikh Rattle n Roll said:It's not that long ago when we were at Maine Road with crowds of 16k, 17k and 18k in a 52,000 capacity stadium, so don't worry about the empty seats, we never did then!........I know things have changed big time since and the Club know that there is a large fan base in Manchester alone, that can easily fill a 60k stadium.
With regard to cup matches and lower attendances, who remembers the days when our cup attendances in the FA cup were larger than league (as like other clubs). I think the younger fans, and in a lot of instances, older fans today, seem to think everything revolves around The Champions League, which clearly isn't the case given the 'struggle' to sell tickets for home games.
Bring on a 60k stadium!
When exactly did we get crowds under 20k in Maine Road for league games?
wireblue said:Well then i am surprised!
apple pie corner said:Don't hold me to this & I aint googled it, but I remember being in the Kippax circa 87/88 & we played Millwall. We won 4-0 Iain Scott scored & I'm sure we had around 14000. Played Bournmouth around the same time & attracted around 16000...