Diego_Sideburns Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 There's lots of talk on here about how many people are going to away games, but not much being said about the need to entice the missing fans to home games. As part of his preview of the Chesterfield game, LJ says: "We are on a nice path at the moment which is good but we have a few tough games coming up. We will just continue on our pursuit of excellence and help galvanise the town through football. If people are enjoying themselves then that is what we want. If that is the case, tell a friend and bring them down". http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20141016-gaffer-previews-chesterfield-2019275.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Although home crowds do appear to be gradually increasing this debate goes around in circles. As discussed in other threads, it would take a serious promotion push to entice a number of the stayaways back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 It wasn't going to entice many more to the ground with the lack of goals in the past, but now word may be getting round it's like watching one of Big Joe's teams. Hope it's kept up and no going back to negative football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddy_Ender Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 How about a bring a mate game for a tenner then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Amongst us who already shell out their hard earned on Latics, there is a feeling of something happening. Of course I tell people who I know used to go to the games that they should make an effort to come along. Most just shrug their shoulders and say they might. I believe we are going to have to be in the top 3 or 4 in the new year before people start making the effort. Saturday should be a good test for us and if we lose I can see this team trying their hardest to get an unbeaten run going again, looking forward to Saturday and Tuesday, it has been a while feeling this enthusiastic about upcoming games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitts Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Like the idea of bring a friend for a tenner. Perhaps season ticket holders could have vouchers in their books which can be redeamed at certain games when the opposition has a small away following. The friend may enjoy it and come back. Even better if they bring a friend of their own, buy a programme and sample a pie at half time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I brought my United supporting mates to the Barnsley game last week... They were laughing and joking about why they were going to see a ":censored: team" in the car up to the game. Once in the ground, the lack of scoreboard was bemusing to them. However, their verdict from what they saw on the pitch was that we were a very good and exciting team. They want to come back again and fully intend on coming to more games as a result of watching us play in that game. Now, that's three Man United fans. Trying to bring back some lapsed Oldham fans might not be that hard, if they actually sat and watched 90 minutes of how we're playing at the moment. As someone has said, a "Bring a friend for a fiver/tenner" promotion could be good if it's timed well and soon. I for one am very exciting with Latics at the moment. Very glad I got a season ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 It's a bit meh at the moment. I've enjoyed the games I've gone to, but not been fussed about the games I've missed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stanley30 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Yeah it's the middle of oct, I ain't going overboard yet and can't blame stay away fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 A flamboyant 4-0 or 5-0 victory will really catch a lot of stayaways eye, as will word of mouth as most of those stayaway fans will have mates that are still going or will start to go. It's that which will get bums on seats more than anything. Without wanting to get carried away, we're not far off producing that sort of performance. A bit of ruthlessness and cutting edge in the penalty area would see this sort of win. We're certainly creating p0lenty of chances and have begun to gel very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroyboy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) We haven't really had an attractive home game to tempt a decent number of resting fans back. Bradford City maybe the one, especially if we put in a decent result/performance at Chesterfield. I would like to think 4,500/5,000 home fans for that game, together with 2,500/3,000 from Bradford would be very positive. They wouldn't be disappointed by the atmosphere and there would be less chance of being let down by our performance than there has been for a few years. Edited October 16, 2014 by mikeroyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 A flamboyant 4-0 or 5-0 victory will really catch a lot of stayaways eye, as will word of mouth as most of those stayaway fans will have mates that are still going or will start to go. It's that which will get bums on seats more than anything. Without wanting to get carried away, we're not far off producing that sort of performance. A bit of ruthlessness and cutting edge in the penalty area would see this sort of win. We're certainly creating p0lenty of chances and have begun to gel very nicely. It should have been last week. We were 7281948199252 times better than Walsall, yet still ended up hanging on a bit at the end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I always say, it's times like this we should be looking to get people to give it a go. Decent games with a good feeling around the place. Something they might be tempted to see more of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Min, Max & Average attendances: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzsUSwDCQAAqA55.jpg:large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Galvanise the town against what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Galvanise the town against what?Galvanaise, as in together, perhaps. Blimey Harry, that's a bit of a negative view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Just when we thought all was going well it looks like a couple of the best players could be off in January,its this perpetual merry go round which doesn't instill much confidence for the future. You can only go to the well so many times before it runs dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Just when we thought all was going well it looks like a couple of the best players could be off in January,its this perpetual merry go round which doesn't instill much confidence for the future. You can only go to the well so many times before it runs dry. Who BP? If we lose 2 players for decent money that is the price we pay for being moderately successful. I would like to think that we still retain a decent nucleus of players to carry on without too much disruption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Galvanaise, as in together, perhaps.Blimey Harry, that's a bit of a negative view! Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Just when we thought all was going well it looks like a couple of the best players could be off in January,its this perpetual merry go round which doesn't instill much confidence for the future. You can only go to the well so many times before it runs dry. Hardly irreplaceable are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hardly irreplaceable are they? We can also get worse players as you well know, but how can fans be convinced of the future if the team changes every 6 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddy_Ender Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 And the club scratches its head when the gates continue to fall, if they are trying to encourage fans back give them something to get attathed to, the constant chop change is good for nobody replacements may well be lined up but whose to say they will work ? One thing I cant understand is why isnt our most saleable asset tied into a contract past next June ? In James Wilson we have one of if not the best centrehalf in the league it baffles me he will be allowed to leave for free in 7 months time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Which 2 players are being sold * then in the Jan transfer window? * alledgedly sold i should pressume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 We have always been a selling club, and always will. Even in Joe's day. I know, I mentioned him. Sorry. am not comparing though. for the first time in a long time, I feel we have a manager who will get more right than he gets wrong. And when he says he has players who will improve lined up, he possibly has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddy_Ender Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Which 2 players are being sold * then in the Jan transfer window? * alledgedly sold i should pressume It was in the Chron tonight clubs sniffing around our players but dont worry he has better replacements lined up - you couldnt make it up, we build up momentum then start the merry go round up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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