Sharp drop in support for Bulls

The number of supporters following Hereford United so far this season has been lower than last year and it has to be hoped that the Carling Cup game at Birmingham next Tuesday will rekindle interest in the Bulls.

This afternoon the gate was 2732. And with 257 supporting Rochdale, only 2475 Bulls fans turned out. Last year the equivalent game was against Harlepool and the home support was 2967 out of a 3156 total gate. The drop is nearly 500 which means less income, perhaps as much as £4,000, for the Bulls for just one game.

Last Saturday at Barnet, the number of Hereford supporters was given out as 380. Last August at the same fixture there were 538 fans backing the Bulls.

And the figures for the Carling Cup game against old adversaries Yeovil weren't very encouraging. Just 1868 home fans watched the game. Last year when Coventry were the visitors some 2747 home fans came through the turnstiles.

The first home League Two fixture this season, against Rotherham, was watched by 2893 Bulls fans whereas last season when Lincoln were the visitors some 4159 home supporters were at Edgar Street.It should be noted that the game against Lincoln was the first back in the League for Hereford.

The Bulls are 9th in the table and have started reasonable well. Hopefully more supporters will attend the next home game. However as Macclesfield are the visitors it might be not be the most attractive fixture. Hereford United have said they will use this game for season ticket holders to bring someone with them free of charge to watch the match. How much difference that will make remains to be seen.

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