ChippenhamRed Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Watching Bristol v Bath. Top tier is shut, plenty of empty seats in the lower tier. Looks like maybe an 18k crowd to me. This for Bristol's biggest game of the season against their local rivals, with both teams able to bring as many as they want. Is that not a bit disappointing? I have no problem seeing the rugby pull in big crowds. But make no mistake, City are still the number one crowd-puller at Ashton Gate, the stadium was not "built for the rugby" (some I've seen a few times on here) and Bristol is not a "rugby city". Enjoying the game though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tears in rain Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I think Bristol rugby know they aren't going to get 22K etc that maybe City might do. But yeah it's a big game so could expect more to be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Disappointing crowd. Based on demand for previous derbies and play off finals to be sub 20k will be of huge concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 On TV makes a difference but still disappointing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Amazed it's not 20k+ or even pushing a sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Bar BS3 said: Amazed it's not 20k+ or even pushing a sell out. It could be 20k, I'm guessing, but it doesn't look like it and the top is shut which suggests not. I thought the derby games were expected to be busier than this but I'm no expert on the rugby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Looks less than the 17200 odd we had against Fulham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Saw the Henson drop goal in the first half, cracking slot that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 A steward I was talking to said that upto ten mins before kick off 40% of capacity had gone through turnstiles. Very disappointed in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Pre-season I thought this was a certain sell out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backofthenet Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 If they charged £20 or so for a ticket today I would suggest they'd fill the place. Wanted £30 plus for my football seat in the south stand...not paying that I'm afraid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 minutes ago, Backofthenet said: If they charged £20 or so for a ticket today I would suggest they'd fill the place. Wanted £30 plus for my football seat in the south stand...not paying that I'm afraid! I paid £27 with member discount to sit in the Dolman so I don't believe that's quite right. I thought that was a fair price. Also I'm here with two Bath fans who said that was cheaper than they'd pay at the Rec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Sunday and just before England game and on tv that's why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tears in rain Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Well there we go I said no mistakes.. and what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 A few City players are here, Pack, Wilbs and Flint along with Mark Ashton which I think is quite good especially after yesterday which would have been a long day. I'm not even sure how I've managed to get here. This sitting among away fans is a strange concept. There's a good couple of thousand Bath fans here aswell so makes it a poor showing by Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, MattRSp95 said: Well there we go I said no mistakes.. and what happens That was amateur at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tears in rain Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Just now, Up The City! said: That was amateur at best. Was irritating.. been really good at he simple things right. Bath made more handling errors etc but then things like that happen and to anyone, could have been the other way etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tears in rain Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Bath bloke has not had the best day at catching high balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Holding on here feels like yday all over again. I need to lay down in a dark room after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbored Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Six nations on TV, too expensive and Ashton gate really is a difficult place to get to let alone trying to park the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby kellard hero Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Ashton Gate is easy to get to and parking is easy but I get there at 12.30 for a 3.00 pm game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 16258 att Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Child care, the fact it is on TV, ticket price, England on straight away after and expecting a trouncing meant a few of us haven't gone today. Went to the Quins game and so I expected more of the same today. Very very glad to be proved wrong though. Incredible result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: 16258 att That should set alarm bells ringing. It won't though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAGa Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Is the pricing standard for rugby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 17 minutes ago, Turbored said: Six nations on TV, too expensive and Ashton gate really is a difficult place to get to let alone trying to park the car. I still think 16k is disappointing. Six nations aside, all of those reasons apply to the football. Today I got the train to Temple Meads and took the ferry to Nova Scotia! Transport is an issue but I also think it's a bit of a poor excuse. If you want to get there, you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Acton Red Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, lenred said: Child care, the fact it is on TV, ticket price, England on straight away after and expecting a trouncing meant a few of us haven't gone today. Went to the Quins game and so I expected more of the same today. Very very glad to be proved wrong though. Incredible result. Bris still going down though,do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Are the rugby not rock bottom? Can understand the low interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, FramptonRed said: Bris still going down though,do you think? Genuinely think that next weekend will be winner takes all. Fixtures after that for both us and Wuss are pretty neck and neck, if we win next week and then beat Gloucester we stay up. Massive ifs though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, lenred said: Genuinely think that next weekend will be winner takes all. Fixtures after that for both us and Wuss are pretty neck and neck, if we win next week and then beat Gloucester we stay up. Massive ifs though!! I think you're right. IF it's a win next weekend that crowd vs Glos could be 4K bigger than today's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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