Bar BS3 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Apologies if I've missed it, but the pre-season talk was predicting possibly bigger crowds for the Egg chasing than City games this season. Not even close so far. We were told by those of an odd balled persuasion that certain fixtures, including tonight's game Vs Exeter would be massive, if not sellout crowds. Well, what attendance are they expecting? I've seen nothing about a sell out tonight. Surely such a "Rugby orientated" city as ours should have a good 20/25k crowd tonight..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Think there was a post on another thread suggesting advance sales of 12k for tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Who they playing, Vindaloo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I'm going taking my Naan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Personally not bothered as I can't stand rugby ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Imagine spending your Friday obsessing about rugby attendances. For what it's worth I thought the 11k v Saints was disappointing and less than 15k will be a shame tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I expect Scott will be in the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 It's a West Country derby at AG tonight against Exeter Chiefs and theyre fans will no doubt boost the attendance. Around 15k I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 36 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: Imagine spending your Friday obsessing about rugby attendances. For what it's worth I thought the 11k v Saints was disappointing and less than 15k will be a shame tonight. Whose obsessing..? I heard about the game tonight on the radio and wondered if they were anywhere near the big gates that were predicted my some on here for a West Country Derby against last seasons league runners up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 hour ago, cynic said: Don't remember anyone saying the rugby would get bigger attendances than the football. I do remember people saying that the local derbies against Gloucester and Bath would pull in 25k and I would think and hope that they will. Only one home game so far and there was 11,330 for that one with around 14/15k expected for tonight - not bad at all. I think there plenty of Rugby fans and gas heads who claimed that the Rugby crowds will be much bigger than ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 It's on TV so that may affect away fans support. As we all know Bris have not won yet so there isn't a feel good factor yet to drag in another couple of thousand or more. IF and it's a big if, we win tonight, it would get the wheels moving in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 hour ago, bs3 said: I think there plenty of Rugby fans and gas heads who claimed that the Rugby crowds will be much bigger than ours. And on here from some dual season ticket holders who said there would be several Rugby sellout games and this was one of those that were highlighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 2 hours ago, kivsy said: Personally not bothered as I can't stand rugby ! Can't stand Ruby Derby either ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Can't stand Ruby Derby either ! He she a singer from the 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Oh Ruby Derby.....don't take your love to town....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 2 hours ago, BCFC11 said: Who they playing, Vindaloo? I might poppadom down there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 the more the better - food, drink, tickets all going into the AG coffers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Do they aloo pay on the night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, MrBibs said: Do they aloo pay on the night? I samosa-so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: Whose obsessing..? I heard about the game tonight on the radio and wondered if they were anywhere near the big gates that were predicted my some on here for a West Country Derby against last seasons league runners up. It's on a Friday night, it's on TV and Bristol have had a poor start to the season. I talked up Bristol's likely crowds for this season but never thought Exeter would be one of the bigger ones. Wait till it's Gloucester and Bath - they're the biggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 8 minutes ago, MrBibs said: Do they aloo pay on the night? If they don't, then don't give them a load of back chaat and phall out with the staff, or create any argy bahjii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 44 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: It's on a Friday night, it's on TV and Bristol have had a poor start to the season. I talked up Bristol's likely crowds for this season but never thought Exeter would be one of the bigger ones. Wait till it's Gloucester and Bath - they're the biggies. They are indeed, but let's not downplay Exeter either: it is still a very attractive game. I certainly thought there'd be a lot more for this one, albeit nothing like the 2 you've mentioned. With Rugby often - not dissimilar to football - you have local teams playing at the same time and school kids too. This severely restricts crowds but far more disproportionately for Rugby. A Friday night is often the most attractive fixture for attendees irrespective of whether it is on TV or not. I have no doubt all involved in Bristol will be seriously disappointed with tonight's turnout. If they're not, they ought be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Getting dicked again already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 29 minutes ago, 29AR said: They are indeed, but let's not downplay Exeter either: it is still a very attractive game. I certainly thought there'd be a lot more for this one, albeit nothing like the 2 you've mentioned. With Rugby often - not dissimilar to football - you have local teams playing at the same time and school kids too. This severely restricts crowds but far more disproportionately for Rugby. A Friday night is often the most attractive fixture for attendees irrespective of whether it is on TV or not. I have no doubt all involved in Bristol will be seriously disappointed with tonight's turnout. If they're not, they ought be. True. Simple fact is though for all that "Bristol is predominantly a rugby city" stuff trotted out, particularly in the local media, it clearly isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: True. Simple fact is though for all that "Bristol is predominantly a rugby city" stuff trotted out, particularly in the local media, it clearly isn't. Indeed. I mean it's not like Exeter are a biggie - except runners up last year meanwhile Bristol threatened a decade in the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, GrahamC said: True. Simple fact is though for all that "Bristol is predominantly a rugby city" stuff trotted out, particularly in the local media, it clearly isn't. It is tho. Bristol's 'poor' opening day crowd was still higher than Bath's or Exeter 's. Anyway at this rate they're heading for 7/8k crowds next season down in the C'ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 15,065 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: 15,065 That's not a bad crowd. Especially with such a low number of season tickets having been sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: 15,065 Decent attendance imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Better on a Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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