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Post by ChrisB on Oct 20, 2022 10:00:35 GMT
There is an interesting article on the BBC website discussing the effect the increases in energy costs etc are having on non-league football. Oxford City, and other local clubs, are mentioned. CLICK HERE. |
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Post by Rijs on Oct 20, 2022 10:38:56 GMT
Interesting and worrying... City's gates are clearly down this season despite the fact that we have been playing pretty well. Admission prices have gone up and even a cup of tea now costs £2.00 (£1.20 last season). Those who come are less likely to add to their costs with programmes and refreshments. Evening matches have always been less well attended, yet they are costing so much to stage - that must be an acute problem. It makes sense for the league to authorise lunchtime or 2.15 kick-offs on Saturdays, but City's pitches are also used a lot on midweek evenings, hence our high electricity bill. The hugely disproportionate loading of the money in football towards the few clubs and players at the top end seems particularly unjust now. I hope the FA does more than just 'proactively monitor' the situation this winter.
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 4, 2022 18:43:09 GMT
An interesting item on the BBC News this evening about the potential drop in attendances over this winter. A survey suggested 25% of supporters would go to fewer home games in the coming months, and 50% would cut back on their travels to away games.
Not sure that choosing Chesterfield as the club to talk to as an example was particularly 'typical', but if they're having problems (with an average attendance of >6500!!) it doesn't augur well the many hundreds of smaller clubs.
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