Agreed, trouble is we haven't been too good at spotting the opportunities, let alone grasping them! Sadly!

I could be mistaken, but I think our best seasons for attendances were '96/'97. Bring back Richard Branson!

We should be taking all opportunities whether we create them or someone else does. Sadly, we don't seem interested in growing the club at all. We have no income besides a Sky parachute payment and the sale of 200 replica shirts. The Sheffield game is a massive opportunity but I can't see any effort being put into turning that into something special.

You are correct. Problem is, that was 1 year, not a period of time.
The Only ground where we GREW attendances was Griffin Park, but the 4 Year period where we had the most fans was 2006-2009.


Indeed, but Hughes has abdicated any need to promote games and put the club on a healthy footing by slashing admin costs and swapping income for pitch rental. We still PAY for offices and Training facilities, Travel and all the other things required and he will be stumping up 1 million or so to cover that this year, but what happens next year when we don't have the extra wedge from the RFL and our current agreement with the landlord expires?
The Supporters group have had more contact with me regarding Heritage Day this week than the club have. Hughes just doesn't care so long as he can watch his team!

drone

Its all a little disappointing when you read GF facts

If there is any credit to be given to Hughsey he has employed CEOs who have failed on his behalf

He certainly knew how to pick them. Also how to keep them on for too long.

Neither blanchard nor mackay were formally interviewed for their jobs.......both had failed in previous roles and both should have been avoided like the plague

Drone

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Think they are more statements on the basis of selected information.

selected information? I am intrigued now. Are you suggesting that Hughes employment decisions combined with his own admission that he hasn't a clue about running a business (read a pastel revolution) are NOT responsible for the predicament that the club find themselves in?
Just to recap, the only income the club receives is from the RFL and a share of the profits on merchandise sales....before Hughes steps in a makes up any shortfall. The 2 Year agreement at the Hive ends this year. We do pay rent on offices and training facilities away from the Hive.

Must have been solely down to your skills as a marketeer, delivering door drops.