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Old 30-03-2014, 22:50   #158
Exile on Spencer St
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Re: How to increase attendances?

On the issue of stewards, I don't attend enough home games to pass a strong opinion but I've never found them a problem at Stanley. In fact, with one notable exception, I've never found stewards much of a problem at League 2 games. Certainly Wycombe's stewards are excellent, as are those at Dagenham and Wimbledon. Pompey's were a good laugh too. Talk to them, and they are generally fine.
I'm too old to go to a game to bait pubescent fans from the other team, or expend what energy I've got swearing at anyone else (other than the odd person on the pitch wearing black), so maybe I don't see stewards as infringing my enjoyment of the game.
The one exception was a couple of seasons ago at the last match at Cheltenham. After which I emailed that club directly to complain about the stewards' contribution to an unnecessary fracas over a banner. I'm in no way suggesting the two things were directly linked, but this season's performance from Cheltenham's stewards was much improved.
So, if someone has a specific issue about a particular incident or a particular steward, I don't see why they should need permission from the club to make an 'in confidence' complaint. But make sure you get your facts right.
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