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 Away followings for the coming season

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NauticaPete

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Away followings for the coming season
« on: April 30, 2009, 09:46:45 AM »

Looking at this page from AFC Wimbledon, at almost all away games for them there were well over a thousand attending, when the opposition teams' average att. was around 400. So I reckon we could expect upwards from 700 from them.

http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/matches.php?Psection_id=5

What about Luton, Chester and play-off candidates?
Is it worth a slight gamble on increased attendances to get 1 or 2 more expensive players  and/or secure the likes of Densmore on a decent contract?
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Re: Away followings for the coming season
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2009, 10:20:02 AM »

To be honest I don't think the increased away attendances would be sufficient to warrant "gambling" with the playing budget. The way forward is to try and improve the squad on a "one in, one out" basis.

I think it's imperative that we have a good cup run next season as the financial benefits would be immense. Same goes for the FA Trophy.
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Re: Away followings for the coming season
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2009, 10:24:21 AM »

To be honest AFCW do not travel as well even North of the Thames, and longer distance games are untested. A lot will depend on how well they are doing. We can't gamble on gates against bigger sides, even York at home this season was a mediocre turnout and best say nothing about the Torquay game.
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Re: Away followings for the coming season
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2009, 10:40:46 AM »

Wimbledon only attracted about 7000 in the premier league. I expect them to go straight through this division and back into the league, but they will only bring about 300.
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Re: Away followings for the coming season
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2009, 10:50:13 AM »

They do need to strengthen up at the back and get a couple of players who can move the ball about quickly and accutately. John Main is a fine striker though. The step up from BSN/BSS is not to be underestimated. I don't think they'll go straight through this league, they may get up in 2/3 years though. Plus the ground needs work to increase capacity, only 4700ish now, with a small away end.
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