Concern Grows over Gate Receipts at Edgar Street

As mentioned yesterday on this site, concern is growing about recent poor attendances at Edgar Street. Compared with just twelve months ago gates are down by a worrying 32%. The League Two average is down by 10%.

Last season the average gate was 3270. This was boosted by some very good away followings.

This season to date the average is 2239. The fact that several Saturday games were postponed hasn't helped.

Of the previously postponed games which have been played on Tuesdays recently, the gate has dropped to under 1500.

Tuesday Jan 19th: Crewe - 1397
Tuesday Feb 2nd: Lincoln - 1429
Tuesday Feb 16th: Aldershot - 1576

Hereford United manager John Trewick admitted to BBC Hereford and Worcester that whilst he accepted Tuesday night games didn't attract as many supporters, he was very concerned with the current numbers.

"They haven't been particularily good nights weather-wise to come out and with attractive matches on the TV," said Trewick.

"The financial times that we are living in mean it is very difficult for people to keep forking out.

"Obviously the gates being as low as they are is a concern.

"We can only progress if we have the financial means to do so."

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