faraway saint Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 23 minutes ago, E=Mc2 said: Call me old fashioned, but I'm one of those who prefer to know the future and predict the past. Me as well, that Bet365 would get a tanking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintGlenburn Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Me as well, that Bet365 would get a tanking. [emoji3] Id still lose [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Don't think we will ever get much more than we get now think it's just to expensive for most peoples pockets these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, elvis said: Don't think we will ever get much more than we get now think it's just to expensive for most peoples pockets these days. One of many reasons my dear elvis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 3 hours ago, elvis said: Don't think we will ever get much more than we get now think it's just to expensive for most peoples pockets these days. Don't agree play attacking football put PR out there we as a club can grow. I have seen it grow from 2,000 to 12, 000 under Fergie . Fergie got out there in the town that's what is needed again it can be done. even to get 1,000 extra the size of Paisley and surrounding areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstbuddie Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 I know these figures are a bit out of date, but there is no way we should be trailing behind the likes of Dunfermline and (especially) Falkirk, considering the successful results we have enjoyed for the first 3 quarters of this season. I too can remember when we were averaging around 12,000 during and shortly after the Ferguson era. Yes, things have changed since then, but it would not be unrealistic to expect Greenhill Road to be full most weeks with home fans, if we could replicate the team of the Ferguson/McFarlane era or at least something approaching that standard. And I accept we are a bit off that at the present time. 2017/18 attendances Ladbrokes Championship No. Club Average Games vs '17 Highest 1 Dundee United FC 5.914 9 -10,2% 6.936 2 Dunfermline Athletic FC 5.336 9 20,2% 7.585 3 Falkirk FC 4.471 9 -11,2% 5.465 4 St. Mirren FC 3.989 9 10,8% 5.496 5 Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC 2.406 8 -39,0% 3.415 6 Greenock Morton FC 2.026 9 -14,2% 4.661 7 Queen of the South FC 1.559 8 -16,0% 2.019 8 Livingston FC 1.465 8 83,8% 2.301 9 Brechin City FC 898 10 109,5% 2.627 10 Dumbarton FC 818 9 -27,6% 1.178 . Total 2.902 -35,4% 7.585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Not sure how accurate those figs are , there was a recent Tuesday night game at Dunfermline where the official figs were over 5,000 but the regular attenders on P&B said it around 3k , and that Dunfermline do a Rangers and count season ticket holders whether they're there or not ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Dunfermline also count kids tickets they give out, whether those kids show up or not. Those numbers mean very little. Falkirk's crowd seemed to stick with them through their bad spell, fair play to them. As I said we've not really had any "big" home games apart that Dundee United one which ended up being switched date and put on TV. I'm sure the upcoming Livingston, Falkirk and Morton games will see good crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madball Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 I know these figures are a bit out of date, but there is no way we should be trailing behind the likes of Dunfermline and (especially) Falkirk, considering the successful results we have enjoyed for the first 3 quarters of this season. I too can remember when we were averaging around 12,000 during and shortly after the Ferguson era. Yes, things have changed since then, but it would not be unrealistic to expect Greenhill Road to be full most weeks with home fans, if we could replicate the team of the Ferguson/McFarlane era or at least something approaching that standard. And I accept we are a bit off that at the present time. 2017/18 attendances Ladbrokes Championship No. Club Average Games vs '17 Highest 1 Dundee United FC 5.914 9 -10,2% 6.936 2 Dunfermline Athletic FC 5.336 9 20,2% 7.585 3 Falkirk FC 4.471 9 -11,2% 5.465 4 St. Mirren FC 3.989 9 10,8% 5.496 5 Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC 2.406 8 -39,0% 3.415 6 Greenock Morton FC 2.026 9 -14,2% 4.661 7 Queen of the South FC 1.559 8 -16,0% 2.019 8 Livingston FC 1.465 8 83,8% 2.301 9 Brechin City FC 898 10 109,5% 2.627 10 Dumbarton FC 818 9 -27,6% 1.178 . Total 2.902 -35,4% 7.585 Falkirk and Dunfermline both benefit from playing each other as there is real hatred between them and travel in numbers. Also both benefit from big travelling Saints support.Would be more relevant to see home support for each side with away fan numbers removed.Not saying we shouldn't have more, but get the sense it's building slowly, which is better than rapid peaks as they tend to drop as rapidly. W7 folks are improving match day experience, as are club and SLO for family stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 6 hours ago, Kemp said: Dunfermline also count kids tickets they give out, whether those kids show up or not. Those numbers mean very little. Falkirk's crowd seemed to stick with them through their bad spell, fair play to them. As I said we've not really had any "big" home games apart that Dundee United one which ended up being switched date and put on TV. I'm sure the upcoming Livingston, Falkirk and Morton games will see good crowds. Falkirk count season tickets holders as well as the Pars. We got lucky when we played Utd since if we were playing them at home now, they would be at least 1000 less of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 You can be very sure that as soon as we have the opportunity to actually win the league there will be thousands who suddenly appear from nowhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 1 hour ago, div said: You can be very sure that as soon as we have the opportunity to actually win the league there will be thousands who suddenly appear from nowhere! In a normal season I'm all for it but, in this instance, I hope the club don't give discounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, stlucifer said: In a normal season I'm all for it but, in this instance, I hope the club don't give discounts. There's no real reason to do it to be honest. Everyone loves a party, and if they want to come to this one they'll need to pay the going rate same as all us dafties that go every week whether we're winning or not! Only thing I'd consider discounting would be kids tickets. The more of them the better, especially to see us winning something. They are our future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 2 hours ago, div said: You can be very sure that as soon as we have the opportunity to actually win the league there will be thousands who suddenly appear from nowhere! And told its only 4.000 again lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstbuddie Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 I seem to remember reading somewhere that the club are considering proposals to fill in the four corners of the ground. Does anyone know if there is any substance to this and how many extra seats we are talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 1 minute ago, northstbuddie said: I seem to remember reading somewhere that the club are considering proposals to fill in the four corners of the ground. Does anyone know if there is any substance to this and how many extra seats we are talking about? More than unlikely, massive cost and would be empty almost all of the time. We can't fill the ground as it is. Non starter, unless your Ricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstbuddie Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Just now, faraway saint said: More than unlikely, massive cost and would be empty almost all of the time. We can't fill the ground as it is. Non starter, unless your Ricky. Are you Elvis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, northstbuddie said: Are you Elvis? Naw, just realistic. Care to place a bet? PS Are you Rickys wee brother? Edited March 19, 2018 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstbuddie Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) Surely if we maintain the present momentum it would not be unrealistic to expect 8,000/10,000 in the SPL if we are doing well. However, I accept that it might be too soon to take that decision to increase the stadium capacity. But considering the population base of the Paisley area..... Edited March 19, 2018 by northstbuddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstbuddie Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Naw, just realistic. Care to place a bet? PS Are you Rickys wee brother? Naw got better things to do with my money (what little I have). If I was Ricky's brother - I think there is a fare chance I would be his big brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, northstbuddie said: Surely if we maintain the present momentum it would not be unrealistic to expect 8,000/10,000 in the SPL if we are doing well. No chance mate. We have 4000 home fans at most games just now.A successful Saints team in the Premier would maybe add on another 1000 regulars but it's not going to double our support. I'd love to see the stadium with the corners filled in but can't see it happening.I seen a picture someone made up with the corners filled and it looks great(googled but can't find it now) but I'm afraid there's no demand for it presently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, northstbuddie said: I seem to remember reading somewhere that the club are considering proposals to fill in the four corners of the ground. Does anyone know if there is any substance to this and how many extra seats we are talking about? Cannae’ update some HoF panels in over five years to reflect the new inductees, but they’re going to fill in corners with seating? Aye, right ye’ are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Stadium has never sold out so unlikely to spend money on filling in corners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 I agree but I still think filling in the corner between the South and West stands and perhaps putting the drum/singing section in there would help with the atmosphere when it isn't being generated by the fare on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 As far as I am aware there was a proposal to potentially fill in the two corners at the away end of the stadium and also to extend the stand out to provide a permanent indoor structure where the dome is. I might be talking bollocks but I'm sure I saw that mentioned at one point. The corners would create office space as well as providing additional seating for use on matchdays. Perhaps all pie in the sky, dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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