Just watched highlights on youtube and the commentator described both clubs as having 'storied' histories....if that doesn't show the absolute ineptitude of some of the coverage......(especially from over the pennines)
If we don't try and enact a plan for SL from this (not saying we will get there straight away) then this was a completely pointless exercise.
Next season we need to aim for the title, simple as....
@spelly That is true, but it is also true in SL and other sports. In the recent Saints v Leeds game on Sky, the commentator referred to the great following from Leeds, who took about a 1,000 fans to the game. My guess is that we are certainly one of the best supported away teams in the Championship, if not the best.
What is important is whether we could generate a consistent home following, if we managed to get into SL. With a decent competitive team and the right level of promotion locally, we should be able to attract crowds at the same level as Leigh in my opinion. What would be needed is someone with the same level of commitment, enthusiasm and yes, money, as Derek Beaumont.
We have had 2 bites of the SL cherry, and have never had the same crowds as Leigh have. S.O'C said we needed 7k average to be sustainable, we never got there.
Paulie xx