Historically big clubs

[Dembe]

I always look at Wednesday as a big club, they still have legions of fans despite being pretty bad and could easily pull 40,000 in the PL. same as one city club Leeds. I guess if swfc don’t get back there in the next 20 years support will naturally fade as older loyal fans die off.
Always amazes me looking at 80’s attendances of the big clubs, sub 20k for Arsenal, spurs, Sunderland and Newcastle all the time. Everton struggled too early 80’s. Liverpool even 27/28k….crazy how much support has changed in 40 years.

This is why we need Eric, he would probably tell us that all attendances were low during that period and back it up with stats.

How long do these clubs get to hold onto the title though? Is there a cut off point or do they just continue to be big clubs forever?

[goats]

This is why we need Eric, he would probably tell us that all attendances were low during that period and back it up with stats.

How long do these clubs get to hold onto the title though? Is there a cut off point or do they just continue to be big clubs forever?

God knows, football is ruined anyway….are Bournemouth bigger than sheff weds? The money show says yes, anyone with a brain says no

[Dembe]

God knows, football is ruined anyway….are Bournemouth bigger than sheff weds? The money show says yes, anyone with a brain says no

[TWGL1]

I’d say we are in the top twenty, simply based on the size and catchment area alone , similarly Bradford has to be in the same category even though they are not very successful.

Teams like Luton, Watford, Blackburn Burnley , Ipswich etc are second tier teams that when they do well they really do punch above their weight.

History tells us that the best team in Scotland were Queen’s Park at the turn of the last century but they are tiny now in comparison.

[Baloo]

In 52/53 City had the 8th highest average attendance in the league. With an average above Man Utd, Man City and Villa. Despite finishing mid-table in the top flight.