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shadsworthcloud · 29-03-2014, 07:24

I am afraid that we will never be able to build crowds while we are still at the crown ground. I know it has a special part in all our hearts but it really belongs to an era of outside lavs and a tin bath in front of the fire.
All those families we want to attract will take a look at the toilets and facilities and make a mental note not to come back. And it's not very good when we expect visiting fans to stand on an uncovered terrace in all kinds of weather.
To say that we cannot afford is not comparable. We have to pay wages, VAT, rates, electric. So we should also provide decent facilities. It's just another cost to running a business.
Fleetwood and Morecambe have developed their stadiums. Yesterday I saw the plans for AFC Fylde new ground. Take a look at Halifax Town, who were in the conference north last season. All of these knock the crown ground into a cocked hat.

I'd like to think the club could do something on this, with the support of Sport England, Football Foundation, Lancs county council, Hyndburn council etc etc

Just my twopenn'orth for what it's worth. Tin hat on!

29-03-2014, 07:24	#111
shadsworthcloud Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: shadsworth Posts: 73 Liked: 25 times Rep Power: 0	Re: How to increase attendances? I am afraid that we will never be able to build crowds while we are still at the crown ground. I know it has a special part in all our hearts but it really belongs to an era of outside lavs and a tin bath in front of the fire. All those families we want to attract will take a look at the toilets and facilities and make a mental note not to come back. And it's not very good when we expect visiting fans to stand on an uncovered terrace in all kinds of weather. To say that we cannot afford is not comparable. We have to pay wages, VAT, rates, electric. So we should also provide decent facilities. It's just another cost to running a business. Fleetwood and Morecambe have developed their stadiums. Yesterday I saw the plans for AFC Fylde new ground. Take a look at Halifax Town, who were in the conference north last season. All of these knock the crown ground into a cocked hat. I'd like to think the club could do something on this, with the support of Sport England, Football Foundation, Lancs county council, Hyndburn council etc etc Just my twopenn'orth for what it's worth. Tin hat on!