cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted June 11 Much better divison than the Prem if you ask me.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 993 Posted June 11 Quality is obviously not at EPL levels, but excitement levels are better imo. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,524 Posted June 11 Is that an average attendance or a raw numbers because there's a hell of a lot more games in the Champs than those other leagues. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 943 Posted June 11 10 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: Is that an average attendance or a raw numbers because there's a hell of a lot more games in the Champs than those other leagues. Total attendance bud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted June 11 17 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: Is that an average attendance or a raw numbers because there's a hell of a lot more games in the Champs than those other leagues. Shh don't spoil the narrative 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 3,083 Posted June 11 Didn't someone share it's the most watched outside of the top 5 EU leagues in terms of TV etc as well? I think it's more than fair to say it's arguably the best 2nd tier in Europe. Some championship sides could even hold their own in some of the better to tiers as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 1,048 Posted June 11 1 hour ago, Satriales said: Quality is obviously not at EPL levels, but excitement levels are better imo. That’s exactly it. The excitement is greater BECAUSE the “quality” of football isn’t quite as good. The top premier league teams are technically so good that the football is actually boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 3,138 Posted June 11 1 hour ago, Satriales said: Quality is obviously not at EPL levels, but excitement levels are better imo. I think there comes a point when the technical standard is so good and the margins so fine that it becomes boring. That's the way I see the very top level anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,682 Posted June 11 It’s the the 5th or 6th highest average attendance in Europe I think. Bundersliga 2 is about on par this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 864 Posted June 11 41 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Shh don't spoil the narrative For a slight balancing out, unlike their unrestricted continental counterparts, the championship stadia are (or at least were) all all-seater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted June 11 2 hours ago, littleyellowbirdie said: I think there comes a point when the technical standard is so good and the margins so fine that it becomes boring. That's the way I see the very top level anyway. No VAR, the referees are either decent or god awful, fans that honestly do care about their teams and follow them thick through thin, you get a mixture of young fresh teenage talent destined for the very top and a bunch of almost 40 year old ex top flight players all trying to wipe each other out.. What's not to love in the Championship? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,273 Posted June 11 (edited) 10 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: No VAR, the referees are either decent or god awful, fans that honestly do care about their teams and follow them thick through thin, you get a mixture of young fresh teenage talent destined for the very top and a bunch of almost 40 year old ex top flight players all trying to wipe each other out.. What's not to love in the Championship? We either lose money or settle for third best, and hope that the youth coaches and scouts perform miracles on a regular basis. There's nothing to love about continued lower league existence if that league is the Chumps. That much heralded queue for season tickets will become a thing of the past and youngsters will look elsewhere. Edited June 11 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commonsense 802 Posted June 11 3 hours ago, GenerationA47 said: For a slight balancing out, unlike their unrestricted continental counterparts, the championship stadia are (or at least were) all all-seater As are all the main European leagues except the Bundesliga. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 864 Posted June 12 6 hours ago, Commonsense said: As are all the main European leagues except the Bundesliga. Oh dear I stand - nay, sit - corrected! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,928 Posted June 12 I guess having the likes of Sunderland, Leeds, Leicester and Saints filled stadiums helped that record. It doesn't tell the full story though. I've not seen as many empty seats across Championship seasons as this past season, and that includes Carrow Road. Seeing figures like this, I do wish true attendance (physical) count was reported, versus the 'seats sold' approach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 371 Posted June 12 However poor we play, still get 26k+, largely down to the 22k season ticket holders. Who generally all slavishly fork out the high prices dished out by the club for what is usually poor fare. It is arguable that if there were fewer holders we wou;d get a better run club. Board mught just be grateful for the support instead of being dismissive. New majority shareholder is what the club needs badly and soon. Customer relations dying under Smith and Jones. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corbs1 167 Posted June 12 On 11/06/2024 at 21:41, BroadstairsR said: There's nothing to love about continued lower league existence if that league is the Chumps. Flying high, we’re from Third Division South. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 3,083 Posted June 13 17 hours ago, pete said: However poor we play, still get 26k+, largely down to the 22k season ticket holders. Who generally all slavishly fork out the high prices dished out by the club for what is usually poor fare. It is arguable that if there were fewer holders we wou;d get a better run club. Board mught just be grateful for the support instead of being dismissive. New majority shareholder is what the club needs badly and soon. Customer relations dying under Smith and Jones. This is a great satirical piece! 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
