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I've followed Salford for over 30 years. I live local to the stadium (Cadishead/Irlam) and travel to the games by bus with my family.

Irlam and Cadishead have a population of 20,000+ and the Irlam area is literally a mile and a half from the stadium. The end of Cadishead is a further 4 miles from this point... Basically... From the AJ Bell to the end of this catchment area is 5.5 miles.

Other than those who watch regular, ask anybody in this area when there is a home game on and nobody will be able to tell you. Point being... the marketing is dreadful.

Add to that... the fact that it's a pain to get to. After the game, towards this area, you are lucky to get one bus every 30 mins. Last Fridays game... I arrived home after 11pm and I live 4 miles from the stadium. This fact alone would put me off if I didn't feel that I had to go.

I don't blame anybody for not wanting to make the effort.... because quite frankly... it's an effort even for people like me who've watched for so long.

So how does a club like Salford, in a poor location... attract supporters ? Big signings ? Like who ?

The game is in such a slump as far as I can see... that if Salford went out and signed Thurston... most the area would still have no idea who he is.

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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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