Gordie Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Our crowd, 2600 for a home game, when we are clear at top of league. Any thoughts folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Fairly disappointing tho' there seems to be a lot of new faces around. Got to take into consideration the relatively poor away support on Saturday but even at that you'd have thought there'd be more home fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I was a bit surprised and disapponted at that also. Hospitality was only half full. All the tables were taken but they only used half of the room. This team really do deserve all the support we can give them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Our crowd, 2600 for a home game, when we are clear at top of league. Any thoughts folks? Gordie We have three home games on the trot ,we played Hamilton on the Tuesday and again on the Saturday - two mid week away Cup Games where we took 800- 1000 fans per game all in August as people are paying off there Holiday Credit Card Bills. On Sunday 24000 people from Greater Glasgow were running races. Hamilton Brought about 220,we were down about 300 Home fans compared to the Dumbarton Game - Im pretty happy with the crowd given the surrounding circumstances ,money is still tight for most people they have to pick and choose what game to go to. Edited September 3, 2012 by Jordanhill Jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) And don't forget, unlike certain other Glasgow teams we don't get daily publicity (or any kind of publicity really). Compare our situation with a certain 3rd division team. Apparently it's a great thing that a (cheating) club that can pay for SPL players to play against part timers are built up by the monkeys of the Record and Sun and so on whereas a (non-cheating) Glasgow team doing well in a competitive league which has quite a few decent teams in it (see recent league cup results) gets a few lines if it's lucky. I can partly accept the Celtic side of it as they are an SPL team doing well in Europe, etc. but the rest makes me sick. Edited September 3, 2012 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennythistle Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Gordie We have three home games on the trot ,we played Hamilton on the Tuesday and again on the Saturday - two mid week away Cup Games where we took 800- 1000 fans per game all in August as people are paying off there Holiday Credit Card Bills. On Sunday 24000 people from Greater Glasgow were running races. Hamilton Brought about 220,we were down about 300 Home fans compared to the Dumbarton Game - Im pretty happy with the crowd given the surrounding circumstances ,money is still tight for most people they have to pick and choose what game to go to. Did you say "paying off" their holiday credit card bills? LUCKY BARSTEWARDS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Gordie We have three home games on the trot ,we played Hamilton on the Tuesday and again on the Saturday - two mid week away Cup Games where we took 800- 1000 fans per game all in August as people are paying off there Holiday Credit Card Bills. On Sunday 24000 people from Greater Glasgow were running races. Hamilton Brought about 220,we were down about 300 Home fans compared to the Dumbarton Game - Im pretty happy with the crowd given the surrounding circumstances ,money is still tight for most people they have to pick and choose what game to go to. Very true mate, still thought might have been closer to 3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-R Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Bit early in the season but if we can keep it going crowds should hopefully rise, can't see us getting near the 4434 figure reported here for 2001/02 season though. Didn't actually realise it was as high as this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001%E2%80%9302_Scottish_First_Division Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkebab71 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I had been to all the games including friendlies but chose not to go on Saturday because I have the Scotland double header this weekend Will be back at the next home league game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z88 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I thought Saturdays turnout would have been higher given our start . But hopefuuly the attendances are heading the right way http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/partick-thistle-fc-/zuschauerzahlen/verein_2760.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 On the evidence I've seen this season so far, whenever the opportunity arises to watch the Jags thist season, I'll grab it with both hands, even if it means getting up after 3hrs sleep after a nightshift like I did on Saturday. Best decision I've made in ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Leitch Loyal Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I was disappointed to learn that the Carnarvon Bar no longer sells Stella. The new owner told me he'd reviewed the sales and Auntie Artois only really sold every second Saturday or so. Strange that. I wonder why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 It's a marathon not a sprint. A long term project to get crowds in involving the Board, the Management, Players, One Thistle and just as important you and me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Quite right LLD. And of course Thistle fans are used to stepping on the plank that shoots up and smacks them in the face so it will take a while for lost fans to really believe it's more than a flash in the pan. And as you say, it's a long season and a long hard grind for the team. But the longer our good run goes the more others will start to believe. Hopefully when we have a setback in the league - which will happen - we respond and get back on track quickly. That will be the real test for both the team and the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicofan Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I was disappointed to learn that the Carnarvon Bar no longer sells Stella. The new owner told me he'd reviewed the sales and Auntie Artois only really sold every second Saturday or so. Strange that. I wonder why? Its reopened then?? thought it had shut...sure i saw big metal sheets over the windows last time i passed on motorway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I had been to all the games including friendlies but chose not to go on Saturday because I have the Scotland double header this weekend Will be back at the next home league game You dumped Jags for THAT shite???? Bad show old boy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I had been to all the games including friendlies but chose not to go on Saturday because I have the Scotland double header this weekend The players don't give a monkey's, so why should you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagsman Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000%E2%80%9301_Scottish_Second_Division if you go back those years ago look at average gate in 2nd division when we won it year before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin1876 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 When we're considering a crowd of 2600 disappointing things are going in the right direction. Considering Hamilton's support wasn't that great (really, only Cowdenbeath and Airdrie are going to bring less) and we played them days before, I think it's a good effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 In that season we won the 1st, do you have the crowds game by game. As the season progressed did the number turning up increase ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 To take a more positive view it might be better in some ways if fans didn't flock back on the strength of a series of good results and good play. That would indicate a very fickle support that will just as easy drift away when we play a few bad games. Trying not to use the word sustainability and failing but a more gradual return to larger crowds maybe won't please the purse strings but it could be better in the long run.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle4ever Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I have been a stay away fan for the last couple of seasons due to other commitments but made a point of saying to my fellow Thistle supporting mates at the start of the season (before a ball had been kicked) I would be making more of an effort this season to make games. I have only managed along to the Queens Park match so far but intend on returning again on Sunday for the Raith game. The good recent run of games has made it an easier sell to my mates for Sunday although I wouldn't call them fickle. Better results in the league gets people talking and an improved quality of football will get fans back to Firhill. Regardless of the result on Sunday we will be making more of an effort to make games as it looks like we have a team which can excite crowds. Hopefuly more fans like them will be tempted back to Firhill off the back of the good start to the season. Will be taking along 4 lapsed supporters and a rangers fan and we are all looking forward to the New Shed experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 It has been mentioned earlier in this thread that there are probably a number of reasons why people didn't turn out on Saturday. I think that the result on Tuesday would have had an impact. Also, on Sat morning the weather was pretty rubbish and some people probably decided not to bother. Lady B touched on the economics of the attendance. I would guess that it isn't as simple as saying 300 less through the turnstiles cost the club £5,100. How many of those were season ticket holders, under 16 or concessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Bottom line good football and results put bums on seats. I know I didn't bother going under Gerry Collins and some of the second division as well as under the bunnets tenure. It's up to the club to keep a good footballing ethos no matter who is appointed. Something along Swansea's strategy since back in the days of Kenny Jackett then Martinez. Keep coaching staff and tweak standard of play where possible with tweaks from each manager. They went from league2 to the top of the premiership and also gradually increased attendance until it is now a near sell out every week. Helps you can get a pint at half time there as well as decent catering. Rome wasn't built in a day mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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