Quote: Perry "I think part of the problem here is that the catchment area isn't as big as some might think. London's public transport system is the biggest in the country and great for getting into the central area. Trouble is Twickenham is stuck out in the south west, and unless live near a station on a line that runs through Twickenham, you're journey can often be a long one.
A fast train from Waterloo takes 20 mins, then you need 10-15 mins to walk to the ground, a total of 30-35 mins. Most people in London has a whole load more traveling to get to Waterloo in the first place.
When we talk to away fans most of them say 35 mins is their total traveling time door-door for a home game.
I suspect if you defined 35 mins traveling time as your catchment area, it wouldn't have a huge number of people in it.'"
ok, another silly idea maybe (and i'm ready to be shot down) but why not follow the Wasps example and utilise somewhere like Adams Park in Wycombe ? it's easy to get to by car,just a short drive down the motorway with a good P & R system (free) and a decent rail connection from London
would this not be easier for home fans and more practical than being in London itself what with the travelling problems etc ?
I recall when I lived in Normandy watching my local football team (Caen FC) was bedlam at the old stadium in a northern suburb a mile from the centre of the city especially with 20000 fans trying to get around the streets etc - the club built a new stadium about 10 miles out of town on the motorway,next to the airport with good bus links & good car parking etc and it's now a brilliant place to watch football and so easy for all concerned.
