Quote: t-r-i-n-i-t-y "This is my worry of spending a lot on marketing to the folk of Barnsley while we're there. Will we convert many to want to make a long trip to watch us at Newmarket when it's done?
That, and they are the most parochial people on planet Earth down in the People's Republic and can't see them getting behind a team which doesn't have Barnsley in it. Strange place, see plenty wearing Barnsley shirts round town, but not many from other clubs like most places!
Smart thing may be for the club to lay on subsidised transport from Wakefield to Oakwell, included in the ticket price. Worry more about keeping our core and casual support going than picking up stragglers at that end.'"
Not sure you're right. Yes they are weird and parochial but I'm told in the 60's we had a large fan base in Barnsley including one Michael Parkinson.
Also in the villages/areas between South Wakefield and Barnley ie Royston the Wildcats seem well represented in terms of shirts and car stickers.
I agree we won't pick up 1000's but we may gain a following who may attend the big games if we return to Newmarket. This is not that different to a number of clubs who's spread out fan base don't attend every game.
