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Post by kegandeg on Feb 11, 2017 18:34:27 GMT
That's mickey mouse away support for one of the so called big hitters in this division in fact it's pathetic.
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Post by warehamgas on Feb 11, 2017 19:17:47 GMT
Actually I think that's pretty good. Cold, wintry day, was a threat it might be called off. I've just got back after 2 hours travelling on a cold night in tricky driving conditions. So respect to all those from Bradford, they'll still be on the road.
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Post by fatherjackhackett on Feb 11, 2017 19:25:47 GMT
I thought the Bradford support was superb today, one of the best we've had at the Mem in a very long time. Some top people in the Golden Lion pre match, and chatted to some decent people on the bus back into town.
Is it just me who finds the OPs constant obsession with attendance numbers a little bit tiresome?
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Post by jqgas on Feb 11, 2017 19:42:39 GMT
It's not just you Father Jack - the OP seems to have a somewhat deluded mindset. For the record, I thought their support was excellent both in numbers and volume given the weather and time of year, and contributed to a real atmosphere in the ground.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2017 19:47:06 GMT
Decent away support, good noise, friendly bunch, wish we had more like them visit us.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2017 21:26:54 GMT
It's not just you Father Jack - the OP seems to have a somewhat deluded mindset. For the record, I thought their support was excellent both in numbers and volume given the weather and time of year, and contributed to a real atmosphere in the ground. He / She reminds me of a poster that no longer posts on here. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2017 0:49:21 GMT
Fantastic support from the Bantams today. Absolutely brilliant fans who never shut up. Away support how it should be. Mint.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Feb 12, 2017 9:20:18 GMT
Isn't one of the reasons Bradford get such a big home attendance because they do some sort of offer on season tickets?
7-800 is a reasonable away crowd. How many did we take up there?
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Post by stevek192 on Feb 12, 2017 9:28:31 GMT
Good solid away support and a great club with good supporters who generally seem to behave as supporters should. A credit to their team.
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Post by GasMacc1 on Feb 12, 2017 10:14:58 GMT
Isn't one of the reasons Bradford get such a big home attendance because they do some sort of offer on season tickets? 7-800 is a reasonable away crowd. How many did we take up there? 576, on 17th September. |
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Post by The Concept on Feb 12, 2017 10:15:58 GMT
Sounded like they were having a good jolly sing-song to me - fair play to them.
139 more of them than we took up there (when it wasn't such a wintery day), earlier this season, which was also on a Saturday.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Feb 12, 2017 11:18:39 GMT
Isn't one of the reasons Bradford get such a big home attendance because they do some sort of offer on season tickets? 7-800 is a reasonable away crowd. How many did we take up there? 576, on 17th September. Thanks, gm.. Makes us look smaller by comparison. |
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Post by GasMacc1 on Feb 12, 2017 12:28:21 GMT
Thanks, gm.. Makes us look smaller by comparison. Yes, but that's no disgrace, as it turns out. With an average away attendance of 1,437, Bradford City's travelling support in 2015-16 was the tenth highest in the Football League (including the Championship). Interestingly, it was not the highest in League 1 last season: Sheffield United topped the figures taking an average 1,622 visitors to away grounds. After Rovers' draw at Bradford in September, a Bantams fan on the train told me that they were expecting to take 4,000 to Bolton in their next game. Even allowing for the added interest of their ex-manager Parkinson going to Bolton, I thought he was exaggerating. I've just looked at the Bolton News online match report: there were 4,388 Bantams fans at the game! |
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Post by irishrover on Feb 12, 2017 14:02:59 GMT
Bradford fans are always good. I have a massive soft spot for the Bantams because my first Rovers game was against them (we won 4-3). But I also really enjoy going to Valley Parade. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2017 14:06:28 GMT
Thanks, gm.. Makes us look smaller by comparison. Yes, but that's no disgrace, as it turns out. With an average away attendance of 1,437, Bradford City's travelling support in 2015-16 was the tenth highest in the Football League (including the Championship). Interestingly, it was not the highest in League 1 last season: Sheffield United topped the figures taking an average 1,622 visitors to away grounds. After Rovers' draw at Bradford in September, a Bantams fan on the train told me that they were expecting to take 4,000 to Bolton in their next game. Even allowing for the added interest of their ex-manager Parkinson going to Bolton, I thought he was exaggerating. I've just looked at the Bolton News online match report: there were 4,388 Bantams fans at the game! Thinking back to the 70s ( which I do a lot ) travel was more difficult although train fares were cheaper. Most Northern clubs brought few away fans to Eastville,the 2 that did bring lots were Sheffield Utd and Sunderland,maybe some clubs have always had good away followings ? To be fair travelling from Bradford to Bristol in dodgy weather I think that over 700 is pretty good for 3rd tier football. Some of those Northern clubs have good hard core support when you consider how many clubs are very close to each other. |
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Post by mehewmagic on Feb 12, 2017 17:10:01 GMT
That's mickey mouse away support for one of the so called big hitters in this division in fact it's pathetic. are you taking the piss? very good support from a very long way away |
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Post by crater on Feb 12, 2017 18:00:55 GMT
That's mickey mouse away support for one of the so called big hitters in this division in fact it's pathetic. are you taking the piss? very good support from a very long way away course he/she is...best not to indulge, just ignore |
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Post by chippenhamgas on Feb 12, 2017 18:29:01 GMT
Yes cheapest season tickets in the country at 148 each.
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Post by Curly Wurly on Feb 12, 2017 21:14:01 GMT
That's mickey mouse away support for one of the so called big hitters in this division in fact it's pathetic. very good support from a very long way away I think it is just click-bait. Certainly not a well judged argument IMO. |
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Post by kegandeg on Feb 13, 2017 17:05:05 GMT
Don't agree with any of you this is a former premiership team not Bradford park avenue by the way s**t away support took more than us to theirs having said that at the end of the day it's all about affordability not commitment to your team.
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