Quote: Airlie Street "I think it shouldn't be under estimated the role of away fans play in boosting attendances, our clubs probably get the smallest number of visiting fans (apart from London & Catalan) due to our location. If some clubs returned the favour and brought as many fans to us as we do to them we'd both be much closer to reaching our target attendances.
Take for example the 3,000+ we've taken to Cas, Wakey and Wire compared to the <1,000 they brought to us. If they matched our numbers that's 6,000 more fans that would have come to the KC, roughly an extra 500 per game averaged across a season.
You guys play a massive part for us when we play at the KC, hopefully we can return the favour when the north stand is finished (still can't justify paying to use the current away end!).'"
I know what you're saying, but there's no point comparing Cas and Wakey to yourselves. 3000 is probably close to half their regular home support based on recent seasons. The Wire game was a one off too, roles reversed I'd imagine Wire would take a sizable crowd to the KC (like '05 - Johns factor).
There's no doubt the other Yorkshire clubs benefit the most and probably regularly pull 1000+ or so away supporters. St Helens/Wigan/Wire/Widnes all have each other to bump up their attendances. Whilst we're left with each other ... even then, with our North Stand and possible improved south development - how many Hull fans would hand us/Hudgell their money remains to be seen.
