Quote: newton warrior "No matter how good a facility, the reality is only 6.5k are turning up to watch at the moment, which I am sure the majority will be season ticket holders. You still have approx 7.5k seats to sell to home supporters, the majority of which will not be season ticket holders.
They will not think over £25 TO £28 is great value for any Rugby facility, especially when its on the TV.'"
The reason 6.5k are going is because it's in Widnes, it's purely a matter of convenience.
In 2008 Wigan averaged over 14k but could only muster 6806 for an elimination playoff at Widnes. That's just the nature of the beast. It's hard work getting to Widnes and back on a Friday night - the crowds will significantly rise at the new stadium regardless of price, I am 100% certain of it.