Rovers have done 5500

Have we had any numbers announced since the deadline passed? I reckon 7k this season.

A 2k drop would be horiffic, enough for a head to roll

I will be surprised if we go past 7500 this season. Credit crunch and so much job uncertainty's in the city. Plus add to the fact the lack of entertainment last season and many believing we will see pretty much the same style of rugby again this season, unfortunately.

Why, 2K in the current economic climate isn't a huge issue, all clubs will see a drop (well, other than those betting the farm on selling loads to counter short term cash flow issues).

Econimic Climate is no worse than it was 12 months ago, so to use it as an excuse is poor form.

Really, so things like the collapse of Connaught didn't happen this year, I must have missed them going 12 months ago.

People really need to stop bagging the club for no reason, it's not as if they don't give us enough genuine ammunition.

The average man on the street is no worse off than he was 12 months ago. Did 2000+ of our pass holders suddenly lose work this last 12 months?

And what about the average man that can't afford to walk down the street?

So, I take it your cost of living hasn't increased, lucky for you.

Also, do people not think 8 days of this weather might have had a bearing?

We set a record pass sales total last year when the recession was in full swing so I don't see how it can be used as an excuse if there's a drop in sales this year. Obviously as you say though, if this is a factor all other clubs (with the exception of Bradford) will see a fall in pass sales aswell so it's a pretty easy theory to prove or disprove.

Unfortunately I'm 99% certain that either way it's the reason James Rule will give rather than acknowledge it might be down to our shortcomings on the playing side.

It would be a near 20% drop. I'd imagine any business would class that level of reduction as "huge"

To use the economic climate is an easy way out, it may have had an effect on a few hundred but if sales turn out to be 2k down then other things are the cause.

Yes the recent weather has probably had some bearing on the sales and until pass sales are over we dont know what the outcome is going to be.

What i think a lot of people are looking at is the VFM of the pass, and £230+ to watch maybe 2 or 3 decent games out of 14 is not VFM. Lets face it our passes have not been worth the money for the last few years.

As for my cost of living, it is pretty much the same as last year.

The East Stand being fully reserved has put a few people off I know.

think passes will be a bit down this year hopefully not by much but im confident that attendences will still be right up there and good performances will help aswell

Quote: Standee "Why, 2K in the current economic climate isn't a huge issue, all clubs will see a drop (well, other than those betting the farm on selling loads to counter short term cash flow issues).'" Wigan have already announced record sales this season www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news

Quote: Standee "Why, 2K in the current economic climate isn't a huge issue, all clubs will see a drop (well, other than those betting the farm on selling loads to counter short term cash flow issues).'" Wigan have already announced record sales this season www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news