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rdc_of_haven "Quote: rdc_of_haven "I see that the dopey rovers fan from Oz is suggesting that rovers should play some games at the KC if they are promoted, also stating that average crowds will be 6-7000, with many more turning up for games against the bigger teams.
Without wanting to rain on your parade, there is no chance whatsoever that rovers would average anywhere near 7000 if they were promoted (If we discount a potential "home" game against Hull at the KC), and would, IMO, struggle to reach 5000 over the season, discounting derby games. We heard similar claims from leigh fans last year and their crowds have been pitiful, particularly given their proximity to 1/2 of SL and the benefits that brings with travelling fans.
In the time since Hull have been at the KC, the biggest travelling support has been less than 2500, and that for a top of the table clash with Bradord. I'd be very surprised if any team brought more than 1500, with most at 500 or less, particularly given the less than favourable facilities for away fans.
So what are your thoughts?'"
My thoughts are that there are plenty of people who have given up on the club with it being overshadowed by the better team, but they would return with the prospect of Super League games (see? You're not the only glory hunter in Hull) and that HKR could well get around 6000 gates should they be able to compete for survival rather than Leigh (they have got a better chance I might add).'"
Not been much glory in West Hull in recent years so I'd hardly class myself as a glory hunter, although the phrase is probably relative and compared to Haven we've had 30 glorious years since I attended my 1st game at the Boulevard.
With regards to your comment of 6000 gates, it's pie in the SKY. rovers didn't average much more than 8000 when they were the 2nd best side in the country (no prizes for guessing who were the best
) in the early 80's playing at their traditional home. As has been said by the most biased rovers fan on the planet, 5k is more likely, dependant on a decent number of away fans attending, and a modicum of success. If they're getting hammered every week then I wouldn't expect more than 2500 roversfans to turn up for most games
