Quote: Maximus Decimus "It is irrelevant because it would happen to all RL clubs therefore it is a problem of rugby league rather than the clubs themselves. You cannot ridicule a side for getting crowds of 2000 now saying they have had 100 years to build a fanbase and have failed when at times in that period they had much bigger crowds and all clubs would suffer a similar drop if they dropped down the divisions.
It is because RL has never succeeded in getting big enough that the crowds drop in the way they do. The Championship is such a drop from the top division that many people just don't enjoy watching a league where the crowds are low, travelling support is low and interest is low.
Which clubs would we class as having built up this support over 100 years?'"
I aren't ridiculing anyone mate, just pointing out that a club that has existed for 100 years or so has had plenty of opportunity to develop the team and fanbase over that period. A side who has existed for 5 years cannot be expected to be judged by the same standards. The only team I can think of that has a good support base regardless of success is possibly Wigan. That's not to say all teams don't have [isome[/i very dedicated supporters, just not enough. So I don't think any teams fans are in a position to knock any others crowds or attendances.
