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Realfish

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1,290 was the attendance that Salford managed last night, in a game that saw them four points from the play-offs and with a chance of promotion from a very tight L2.

It looks like this club is simply a vanity project for a group of celebrity backers and dubious foreign investment, supported by a fawning, star struck national media - not least the BBC. They must be embarrassed when they look at some non league attendances, even those in tier 6

At the other end of the table a real football club, with real fans - Oldham remain in peril.
 
Despite their paltry gates, Salford City are in discussions to swap grounds with the rugby league team so they could be soon playing at a 12,000 venue instead of the current 5,000 capacity one.
 
There was an interesting piece about them on "The Price of Football" on Monday (after the really good questions). The fourth silent partner (Jonathan Lim? something like that) is supposed to be the one with all the money and they are spectacular over-spenders by L2 standards - I think they said that Salford account for around one third of the total accrued debt for the entire Division. Which puts Young Mr. Neville on slightly dodgy ground when he criticises Chelsea for being in a similar position.
 
Many of the “new” clubs have poor attendance records.
Will be interested to see how many Sutton take to Wembley on Sunday.
Watched them against Tranmere and counted just 89 away Sutton fans.
This was on an international break Saturday Weekend too.

Hope Stevenage drop out rather than Oldham.
 
basilrobbie3 said:
There was an interesting piece about them on "The Price of Football" on Monday (after the really good questions). The fourth silent partner (Jonathan Lim? something like that) is supposed to be the one with all the money and they are spectacular over-spenders by L2 standards - I think they said that Salford account for around one third of the total accrued debt for the entire Division. Which puts Young Mr. Neville on slightly dodgy ground when he criticises Chelsea for being in a similar position.
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Probably has been said before about Neville's involvement in Salford is a bit strange when you consider how big a role his dad (Neville Neville) played in the history of the defunct Bury FC.
 
basilrobbie3 said:
There was an interesting piece about them on "The Price of Football" on Monday (after the really good questions). The fourth silent partner (Jonathan Lim? something like that) is supposed to be the one with all the money and they are spectacular over-spenders by L2 standards - I think they said that Salford account for around one third of the total accrued debt for the entire Division. Which puts Young Mr. Neville on slightly dodgy ground when he criticises Chelsea for being in a similar position.
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Peter Lim. Also owns Valencia, whose fans hate him. Hence the appointment of Gary Neville as a short lived manager some time back.
 
Anyone would think the football league us a closed shop!
so what if they had 1200 on a Tuesday night in march, they’ve averaged 2200 this season, not bad for a club that not so long ago attracted less than 100. I do find it strange when investors get slated for doing some positive things within football club and it’s community, yet when clubs are, lets say less invested in such as Oldham the owners get pelters as well 😯 so which is ??
 
Seainsea said:
Probably has been said before about Neville's involvement in Salford is a bit strange when you consider how big a role his dad (Neville Neville) played in the history of the defunct Bury FC.
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It’s part of the wider development opportunities that have gone on in Salford.
 
basilrobbie3 said:
There was an interesting piece about them on "The Price of Football" on Monday (after the really good questions). The fourth silent partner (Jonathan Lim? something like that) is supposed to be the one with all the money and they are spectacular over-spenders by L2 standards - I think they said that Salford account for around one third of the total accrued debt for the entire Division. Which puts Young Mr. Neville on slightly dodgy ground when he criticises Chelsea for being in a similar position.
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I was listening Robbie and heard your question 👍
 
Went to the university of Salford in the 90s, seemed like about 8 abandoned, dilapidated streets 20 minutes walk from Manchester city center. People drinking white lightening at 7 am and staggering around screaming , first day there i got so stressed out my legs stopped working, had to lay down in a graveyard for 5 hours till they worked again, not a fan of Salford.
 
In fairness….nothing to do with the football…the area around the boarder with Manchester by the Irwell and opposite Spinningfields and beyond to the A6 in the past 3 to 4 years has changed beyond comprehension….mind you so as the Manchester side around Castlefields.

When I first worked in Manchester there was basically one building which could be described as tall,the Old Co-op tower….now they are everywhere around the city centre to the north and west and there is of course Salford Ways and Media City.

As for Salford FC….they will always struggle for support being in the back yard of United and City….and a move to the AJB will not help that much.
 
PdxTangerine said:
Went to the university of Salford in the 90s, seemed like about 8 abandoned, dilapidated streets 20 minutes walk from Manchester city center. People drinking white lightening at 7 am and staggering around screaming , first day there i got so stressed out my legs stopped working, had to lay down in a graveyard for 5 hours till they worked again, not a fan of Salford.
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There will be some people now scarred for life having walked past a graveyard in Salford in the 90s thinking someone had dug up a body.
 
BigHandsOliverKahn said:
There will be some people now scarred for life having walked past a graveyard in Salford in the 90s thinking someone had dug up a body.
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It certainly conjures up an image.
"It's alright, just my legs aren't working. I'll be fine in an hour or five."
 
I think Salford have a chance to grow their crowds. They have a big catchment area but obviously have United in that area. You'd imagine they would be a reasonably attractive proposition for those who can't afford or obtain tickets to OT. Certainly more opportunity to grow their support than the likes of Fleetwood and Fylde.
 
Utd fans who cannot afford Old Trafford are more likely to watch their local side i.e. Hong Kong City, Plymouth Argyle, Barking etc.
 
Realfish said:
It looks like this club is simply a vanity project for a group of celebrity backers and dubious foreign investment,
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Still think they're more legit and well intentioned than some other owners who have bought their way in to the football league, have poor crowds and yet some fawn over them!
 
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