Stickied League 2 Away Support Thread 2023/24

[Conker]

I’m trying to remember if Bradford sold out this season, with Grimsby and Donny not selling out that leaves Notts County who, lest we forget only brought 1100 odd last time (14 miles) potentially being the only time the North Stand is sold out this season.

 

[AdamStag]

I’m trying to remember if Bradford sold out this season, with Grimsby and Donny not selling out that leaves Notts County who, lest we forget only brought 1100 odd last time (14 miles) potentially being the only time the North Stand is sold out this season.

Ha oh yeah. How could i forgot, it was the picture of Alan Hardy crying which was the best part though, a very satisfying image.

In reality notts might still be in the playoffs by then so i’d imagine they’d sell out.

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

The logistics are a bit of a nightmare going to Field MFI, plus we always get spanked there. Lots of nightmare perfomances and results that understandably put fans off.

Saying that a quick look at the away followings to date this season and there is only one side who take more away from home. True story.

 

[Alfie]

What was full attendance at: -
MK v Colchester (552 away)
&
Newport v FGR (274 away) ?

 

[GTFCfish]

What was full attendance at: -
MK v Colchester (552 away)
&
Newport v FGR (274 away) ?

MK 6335

Newport 4576

 

[Son of Cod]

Re: Mansfield fans saying they'd have taken 1300+ to BP for an early kickoff if they were down in our position. You brought 856 to us on New Year's Day 2019 for a 1pm kickoff, when you were in the top half of the table.

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

Conker, Adam tell me that isn't true. Tell me SoC is viciously spreading lies to defend the honour of GTFC and their recognised excellent and disproportional away support?

No way would Mansfield take less than 900 to Grimsby especially during the festive/new year's period. I don't believe it. I won't believe it!

There has to be a reason!!! Train strike? Monsoon? Failing that just blame Keith Haslam like usual.

But if that is true that would explain the 422 who went to Sutton recently

 

[Reginald Fodstain]

Guess you’ve never gone away to Port Vale then?

Luton, end of debate

 

[chief]

We've sold our 'initial' 800 odd for Wrexham on New Year's Day. Assume that'll be it at this stage and won't get any more.

Bottom tier went on sale earlier today, expecting those to sell?

We've sold behind the goal so talking another 12k+ crowd. Didn't expect this one to be quite the occasion it has become.

 

[AdamStag]

Re: Mansfield fans saying they'd have taken 1300+ to BP for an early kickoff if they were down in our position. You brought 856 to us on New Year's Day 2019 for a 1pm kickoff, when you were in the top half of the table.

I remember that, got changed like a week before as nottinghamshire police changed the time at short notice on their “advice”

I was one of those who couldn’t go who had a ticket as couldn’t get back up in time as already had planned around it.

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

I remember that, got changed like a week before as nottinghamshire police changed the time at short notice on their “advice”

I was one of those who couldn’t go who had a ticket as couldn’t get back up in time as already had planned around it.

Yup that explains it

 

[northstandexile]

I a

I heard 150 Stanley at Harrogate but can't guarantee it is 100% accurate.

I am using a more realistic estimate of 450 accy at Harrogate

 

[northstandexile]

Wrexham are still way ahead and don't think anybody is going to catch them.
However Bradford City are making a charge up the table.

1668​	Wrexham
1291​	Notts County
1181​	Mansfield Town
1163​	Bradford City
1090​	Grimsby Town
1056​	Stockport County
821​	Swindon Town
716​	Gillingham
698​	Walsall
653​	Doncaster Rovers
639​	Tranmere Rovers
576​	AFC Wimbledon
489​	Crewe Alexandra
469​	MK Dons
385​	Newport County
354​	Morecambe
311​	Barrow
290​	Colchester United
279​	Sutton United
258​	Accrington Stanley
202​	Salford City
192​	Forest Green Rovers
169​	Harrogate Town
155​	Crawley Town

 

[northstandexile]

"Only". With the exception of Bradford and the Hollywood Effect, there's no other team in this division taking 1200 supporters for an early kick off with no trains, 80 miles away, after no away wins in 17, to a side undefeated at home

I wondered how many bites I would get.

 

[AdamStag]

I wondered how many bites I would get.

Many.

You always find those who always bang on about attendances are those failing on the pitch, a true reflection in your bites.

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

Or that's just using the classic 'get out of jail free card' after saying something stupid and then realising after the comments come in.

A good move northstandexile, I'm fact the only move.

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

Many.

You always find those who always bang on about attendances are those failing on the pitch, a true reflection in your bites.

That's often the case , Grimsby and Bradford both being prime example. A simple and relatively effective diversion tactic.

However in this example the comments come from fans of clubs sitting currently in 2nd, 5th and 19th. Awful example Adam..

Football fans, especially lower league ones, will always talk enthusiastically Nd bang on about attendances especially when their attendances have taken an impressive and very significant positive jump.

 

[BarraMatt]

Bottom tier went on sale earlier today, expecting those to sell?

We've sold behind the goal so talking another 12k+ crowd. Didn't expect this one to be quite the occasion it has become.

I've seen a fair few comments from people trying to get spares when the initial batch went. I think we will sell a few more but whether the full 250 will go I don't know.

 

[Conker]

Re: Mansfield fans saying they'd have taken 1300+ to BP for an early kickoff if they were down in our position. You brought 856 to us on New Year's Day 2019 for a 1pm kickoff, when you were in the top half of the table.

I was waiting this from you but our fanbase has grown since then. I’m fully aware we did not use to take those numbers, but it’s different now son, you’re talking five whole years ago in which our crowds have increased year on year, it’s a pretty useless comparison at this point unfortunately, we all know how much we have kicked on since then.

Back to the present season, sold out our initial 700 for Morecambe on the 13th with another batch coming so should be a good following.

 

[AdamStag]

I was expecting this from you but our fanbase has massively grown since then. I’m fully aware we did not use to take those numbers, but it’s different now son.

Well the short notice of kick off change didn’t help either.

In other news we’ve sold the initial 700 allocation morecambe sent us already, another 600 on the way.

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

I was waiting this from you but our fanbase has massively grown since then. I’m fully aware we did not use to take those numbers, but it’s different now son, you’re talking five whole years ago in which our crowds have increased year on year, it’s a pretty useless comparison at this point unfortunately, we all know how much we have kicked on since then.

Back to the present season, sold out our initial 700 for Morecambe on the 13th with another batch coming so should be a good following.

It would also be very different chap if you were 19th this season and having not won a single away game in 12 attempts. It's great that clubs such as Mansfield and others have seen big growth in their support but in that scenario your message board would be in turmoil, there would no doubt be calls for the manager's sacking and plenty of chance of another 850 following rather than the confidently suggested 1200.

Understandable giddy statement.

 

[Son of Cod]

I was waiting this from you but our fanbase has grown since then. I’m fully aware we did not use to take those numbers, but it’s different now son, you’re talking five whole years ago in which our crowds have increased year on year, it’s a pretty useless comparison at this point unfortunately, we all know how much we have kicked on since then.

Well, you've been up in the playoff spots ever since the COVID restart, which is when your attendances have kicked on so as has been said, it's hard to say what you'd bring if you were down in the bottom third of the table as you haven't been down there since you've seen an increase.

Well the short notice of kick off change didn’t help either.

In other news we’ve sold the initial 700 allocation morecambe sent us already, another 600 on the way.

They must have changed the kickoff time the next season when you brought 681 on a Saturday as well then?

 

[Conker]

Well, you've been up in the playoff spots ever since the COVID restart, which is when your attendances have kicked on so as has been said, it's hard to say what you'd bring if you were down in the bottom third of the table as you haven't been down there since you've seen an increase.

Yeah I’m just going off my genuine opinion which is with it being Boxing Day, if the tides were turned I think we’d do 1300 now. Not a crazy opinion all considered.

 

[Son of Cod]

Yeah I’m just going off my genuine opinion which is with it being Boxing Day, if the tides were turned I think we’d do 1300 now. Not a crazy opinion all considered.

I don't know where this hypothetical 1300 has come from anyway. The away end was always about 1700/1800 and now it's been slashed to about 900. 1300 if it was ever an allocation would have just been an initial allocation, unless I'm mistaken.

 

[AdamStag]

I don't know where this hypothetical 1300 has come from anyway. The away end was always about 1700/1800 and now it's been slashed to about 900. 1300 if it was ever an allocation would have just been an initial allocation, unless I'm mistaken.

That's my original point - we weren't travelling well (or at home) really before Covid - almost as if it's re-set after Covid/the appointment of Clough. 700 for Morecambe 2 weeks before the game is a cracking effort in itself, hardly round the corner.

To be getting the attendances we do both home and away is a great effort - but you also see it in other clubs too - I looked up the attendance in the game you mentioned and saw how few home fans you had also - not something you yourselves would have now.

 

[Gladders]

That's my original point - we weren't travelling well (or at home) really before Covid - almost as if it's re-set after Covid/the appointment of Clough. 700 for Morecambe 2 weeks before the game is a cracking effort in itself, hardly round the corner.

To be getting the attendances we do both home and away is a great effort - but you also see it in other clubs too - I looked up the attendance in the game you mentioned and saw how few home fans you had also - not something you yourselves would have now.

Almost like SoC says you have been at the right end of the table since covid.

As for us, almost like we might have got new owners since our home attendances increased! Away has always been decent.

 

[Limerick Mariner]

I don't know where this hypothetical 1300 has come from anyway. The away end was always about 1700/1800 and now it's been slashed to about 900. 1300 if it was ever an allocation would have just been an initial allocation, unless I'm mistaken.

BP away allocation is either 1250 or tinpot in the Osmond corner.

 

[Son of Cod]

BP away allocation is either 1250 or tinpot in the Osmond corner.

Oh I thought it was 900 or the tinpot corner bit for some reason.

 

[Conker]

We got 1188 at Grimsby this season.

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

856 and 681 to a guaranteed 1200/1300 even if 19th and winless away is some effort in under 5 years.

Viva COVID but damn those changed kickoff times at short notice