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Salford have had a crap crowd against a team that are likely to bring fewer fans. Salford clearly didn't manage the transition from old to new. Tons of sports clubs have moved to new grounds and increased their crowds. By the looks of it they didn't engage the core fan base in the move, didn't work out how to ensure the change in travel was managed so that the doubters just continued to go because they didn't have an excuse not to. And the perceived extra distance what is it a mile isn't an issue? (Maybe someone can clarify). Once habits are changed they'll hopefully continue to attend. Though the product on the pitch (winning more) also helps.

The good Doctor has unfortunately arrived after the event, the struggle is always uphill.

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Quote: "Butcher's comments are spot on

That sounds like a Broncos game for most London Fans

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Which is annoying when comments come from people who can and do walk up to their ground.

Mind you, I do feel as if I am supporting a dying game. RU is now far more entrenched in the NW. Association Football has taken over almost every sport.

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You could bike it to Salford from Rochdale in an hour, it's about 15 miles and all downhill, getting back mind is a different kettle of fish. icon_cool.gif
In all seriousness the location and huge failure to ensure you have ease of access/egress was the most heinous and shocking decision for a community based club and unless you had lots of success then a huge drop off in attendances (and all the massive downsides that follow from that) was a gimme.

If it weren't for the fair-ground land adjacent to the KCom, parking would be horrendous, as it is getting away from the stadium car parks isn't what i would call ideal but by no means the worst though we always parked up at my nan's and walked over.
Access isn't too bad and the stadium is within walking distance for many, train station is about a 15-20 minute walk too and this is were Salford massively falls down as being said it's literally miles away and unless you have access to a vehicle for those living in the Salford RL catchment area it's not within reasonable walking distance.

I'd still like to see clubs provide for secure cycle parking facilities however, I'd certainly bike it from the other side of the city with my mum when I'm up visiting Hull and tbh there's not a lot in it time wise cycling back compared to using the car. There is what looks like a canal path that runs to the back of the AJ, maybe some promotion for people to be able to bike it on a Sunday afternoon as opposed to using the car?

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How do Sale overcome the issues?

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Firstly, they haven't for all fansone area where you know the fans could congregate before and after the match.
I used to drink with many before they went to Edgeley and I set off for Salford (I work in Stockport).

Secondly, by being positive.
www.salesharks.com/1515.php#.V3uenUbLk8k
www.salesharks.com/tickets/trave ... 3uewUbLk8k
www.kingsofthenorth.net/saleshar ... g-here.php

Thirdly, the nature of much of their fan base is different. It is almost pyramidical. They could play for a local team, support a more regional team, and go to Sale as the super-regional representative team.

Fourthly, from friends who have attended the games: the match figures can be questioned (allegedly).
Firstly, they haven't for all fansone area where you know the fans could congregate before and after the match.
I used to drink with many before they went to Edgeley and I set off for Salford (I work in Stockport).

Secondly, by being positive.
www.salesharks.com/1515.php#.V3uenUbLk8k
www.salesharks.com/tickets/trave ... 3uewUbLk8k
www.kingsofthenorth.net/saleshar ... g-here.php

Thirdly, the nature of much of their fan base is different. It is almost pyramidical. They could play for a local team, support a more regional team, and go to Sale as the super-regional representative team.

Fourthly, from friends who have attended the games: the match figures can be questioned (allegedly).


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