Attendances in the late 70's when we were challenging for promotion out of the second tier and then when we were in the premiership. Initial increase for novelty value, followed by a big dive when we started to lose a lot more than we win.
1977 - 20,197
1978 - 25,265
1979 - 22,145
1980 - 24,745...
That's a pretty good summary I think, although it's hard not to think about how great it would be to start the season well and somehow be on top of the premiership. Just for that moment it would be worth it. Or for those rare moments of magic when you beat one of the big boys. I suspect like...
As the thread starter, I just wanted to see peoples opinion. I want to be in the premiership. I have concerns about cost, but want to be in, but knew having spoken to lots of people who are quite happy with where we are for now that this thread would have those views expressed. The Championship...
I'm in the yes camp, but only just. From a pure footballing aspect I definitely want us to go up, why wouldn't I. You want your team to progress as high as possible. Premiership, Champions League, always striving for it to be better.
But with two children who want to go to every game, I really...
I'm in two minds on this and I've heard a lot of fans voice similar views.
On the one hand, obviously the glory of going up, playing the big teams, seeing your team at some great grounds.
But the downside:
Season tickets will be more expensive, for less games.
Away games will be incredibly...