New Dazzler Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 On the official site there is a quote on how wonderful it is that we will be getting the highest crowd for an opening home game since the stadium redevelopment (sorry having a bit of an issue copying/pasting). As this is only the 2nd opening game since the redevelopment (if you remember 2 seasons ago the Upper Lansdown and much of the lower Lansdown was not available for use for the opening game against Wigan), the article is basically saying that this season we will get a higher attendance for out home game against Forest this season than we did for our home game against Barnsley last season! Is this really worth giving a "big-up", think it would have been shocking if we had sold less tickets than for the Barnsley game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstoke Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Know what you are trying to say but the club are stating a "fact" that it will be our highest opening day attendance in the championship since our return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Redstoke said: Know what you are trying to say but the club are stating a "fact" that it will be our highest opening day attendance in the championship since our return Mainly due to the fact that Forest are bringing 1500 more fans than Barnsley did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 9 hours ago, New Dazzler said: On the official site there is a quote on how wonderful it is that we will be getting the highest crowd for an opening home game since the stadium redevelopment (sorry having a bit of an issue copying/pasting). As this is only the 2nd opening game since the redevelopment (if you remember 2 seasons ago the Upper Lansdown and much of the lower Lansdown was not available for use for the opening game against Wigan), the article is basically saying that this season we will get a higher attendance for out home game against Forest this season than we did for our home game against Barnsley last season! Is this really worth giving a "big-up", think it would have been shocking if we had sold less tickets than for the Barnsley game. Ok, so do the research yourself, if you’d like a different angle on it. When was the last time we had over 20k for an opening league fixture..? Considering the (useable) capacity of Ashton Gate has been sub 20k since the mid 1990’s and we were rattling around the lower leagues before that, I would suggest that it will likely be the biggest opening day attendance since the very start of the 1980’s. My guess for Saturday is about 22k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Ok, so do the research yourself, if you’d like a different angle on it. When was the last time we had over 20k for an opening league fixture..? Considering the (useable) capacity of Ashton Gate has been sub 20k since the mid 1990’s and we were rattling around the lower leagues before that, I would suggest that it will likely be the biggest opening day attendance since the very start of the 1980’s. My guess for Saturday is about 22k. Not sure 22k - with a very big away following - is much to get that excited about tbh so I get the OPs point, to me it seems just a general continuation of last seasons figures, there’s certainly no massive upsurge. Still very solid though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 It will be 24k Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 23 minutes ago, lenred said: Not sure 22k - with a very big away following - is much to get that excited about tbh so I get the OPs point, to me it seems just a general continuation of last seasons figures, there’s certainly no massive upsurge. Still very solid though. I’d have to disagree. It’s only 2-3 years ago that 20k+ crowds were all but a distant memory of top flight football, big cup ties or the odd Bristol Derby. Now they are fairly regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 10 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I’d have to disagree. It’s only 2-3 years ago that 20k+ crowds were all but a distant memory of top flight football, big cup ties or the odd Bristol Derby. Now they are fairly regular. Have to agree it's not that long ago that a draw at home againt Orient was a good result and Tranmere away was a tough game. We have come a long way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 27 minutes ago, Abraham Romanovich said: Have to agree it's not that long ago that a draw at home againt Orient was a good result and Tranmere away was a tough game. We have come a long way But we are still only one league above the little club in Horfield? See you Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: But we are still only one league above the little club in Horfield? See you Saturday. One league maybe,but in everything else,a million miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 46 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I’d have to disagree. It’s only 2-3 years ago that 20k+ crowds were all but a distant memory of top flight football, big cup ties or the odd Bristol Derby. Now they are fairly regular. Hence the comment ‘still very solid’ because it’s a great figure but in relation to last years attendances it’s not a massive jump. Think we are singing from the same hymn sheet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I don't get this thread. Is everything that comes out of the club there to be criticised even when it's basically positive news? So we'll get a healthy big crowd and it sends an ongoing message to the EFL that BCFC are a seriously well supported club. Where's the spin in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 How many tickets sold so far? Add a few sales between now and Saturday. Is it POTD? The warm weather may bring out o few casuals if it is. I'm really hoping that we are close to a full house for this one, but am guessing at around 24k. A good display in the opener will hopefully increase the interest and crowds for the next few games too. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 11 hours ago, New Dazzler said: On the official site there is a quote on how wonderful it is that we will be getting the highest crowd for an opening home game since the stadium redevelopment (sorry having a bit of an issue copying/pasting). As this is only the 2nd opening game since the redevelopment (if you remember 2 seasons ago the Upper Lansdown and much of the lower Lansdown was not available for use for the opening game against Wigan), the article is basically saying that this season we will get a higher attendance for out home game against Forest this season than we did for our home game against Barnsley last season! Is this really worth giving a "big-up", think it would have been shocking if we had sold less tickets than for the Barnsley game. Why shouldn't the club highlight the fact it's our biggest attendance for a home game? It's to everyone's benefit to stir up greater interest in the fixture, put more bums on seats, make more money and perhaps even grab a few new fans. Good for the club, good for the players, good for the atmosphere. The club should be promoting the game. It actually influenced my decision to attend on Saturday. I'm bringing my son for the first time ever, which I'm thrilled about, and I was keen for a decent crowd for his first game so he gets to experience live football at its best. Once it became apparent there was going to be a healthy attendance, it made it an easier decision. Just feels like some people are looking for any sort of angle to criticise the club. And it just shows how far we've come when people talk about 22-24k attendances as nothing special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 What is happening with the central blocks of the Upper Lansdown? Whenever I’ve looked they’ve been unavailable. Are they sold out? Are there season tickets there now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I reckon 22k would be decent bearing in mind its school holidays. A nice feeling to be so indifferent to yet another 20k plus crowd ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 They should promote the figure as the highest number of tickets sold rather than the highest crowd - we all know the number actually in the ground will be considerably less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 2, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 27 minutes ago, Leveller said: What is happening with the central blocks of the Upper Lansdown? Whenever I’ve looked they’ve been unavailable. Are they sold out? Are there season tickets there now? Don't believe they have been put on sale yet Also hadn't realised the family stand took up so many areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanjita Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, phantom said: Don't believe they have been put on sale yet Also hadn't realised the family stand took up so many areas I can’t see the logic in not making the whole stadium available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 2, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 minute ago, fanjita said: I can’t see the logic in not opening the whole stadium Nor me Sorry @Bar BS3 for doing this. Just had a look, there are 226 showing available in the Dolman Stand, the South Stand is showing as Sold Out, the Lower Lansdown is showing 466 available It's impossible to guess what is sold in the top tier as the club seem to be releasing certain rows at a time - it will be odd if the three edge blocks are sold out but not the middle three Guess with Forest selling out there is no chance of it being POTD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Monkeh said: It will be 24k Saturday Be 27/28c Saturday socks and sandals for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, archie andrews said: Be 27/28c Saturday socks and sandals for you... I’m not that old you cheeky **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 8 hours ago, harrys said: Mainly due to the fact that Forest are bringing 1500 more fans than Barnsley did And have free coach travel too. Doesnt seem long since we played Forest as it was our last away game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 My sources are telling me it’s gonna be a sell out . Tickets will still be available at our ticketing partners Stubhub and Viagogo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 would not be surprised if a few forest fans get tickets in the home ends as well as the atyeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Dazzler Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 6 hours ago, Abraham Romanovich said: Have to agree it's not that long ago that a draw at home againt Orient was a good result and Tranmere away was a tough game. We have come a long way And only a few days ago a home draw with Bournemouth was seen as a good result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Our attendances in August aren't usually pretty poor but with good reason - 22k+ would be decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 So, anyone know the last time we had 20k plus on the opening home game? Im going just on memory here but I do remember playing Leeds on the opening game of our last season in the top flight, 1979, it finished 2-2 and I’m guessing the crowd was about 22,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 5 hours ago, phantom said: Nor me Sorry @Bar BS3 for doing this. Just had a look, there are 226 showing available in the Dolman Stand, the South Stand is showing as Sold Out, the Lower Lansdown is showing 466 available It's impossible to guess what is sold in the top tier as the club seem to be releasing certain rows at a time - it will be odd if the three edge blocks are sold out but not the middle three Guess with Forest selling out there is no chance of it being POTD Of course it will be POTD, they’ll be atleast 3k unsold seats on Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 The OP has a fair point - this is only the second opening day the redeveloped stadium has been fully operational so it’s a pointless stat. A much more impactful one would’ve been “City set for biggest opening day home crowd since XXXX.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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