DB has put his money where is mouth is and purchased what is potentially the strongest team in the clubs history. This is the first time that Television rights have been available for bidding and Our League and Premier Sports have stepped in to show some Championship entertainment.
Leigh v Whitehaven – 3,334
Leigh v Bradford – 2,706 (TV)
Leigh v Widnes – 2,567 (TV)
Leigh v Newcastle – 3,009
Leigh v Dewsbury – 2,569 (TV)
Leigh v London – 2,587
Leigh v Sheffield – 2,431 (TV)
Leigh v Sheffield – 2,110 (TV)
The attendances are now very poor, considering that Leigh have normally had 3000+ crowds for as long as I can remember.

Is this a television issue, economic or due to the post Super League relegation season?
Can we expect an increase in interest now we have reached a final?

I think all 3 points you make have contributed tbh, plus performances are not that really exciting to watch either. However, Lammy has said it's where we want to be, so maybe there's more to come.

I can only speak for myself. As a long time fan, I haven’t been to a single game this season and the reason is purely financial. Choosing between food or a match isn’t a choice.

Why is nobody questioning the official attendance of 2,110? It seemed to be as many if not more than the last 2 matches of around 2,500.

C L, I noticed that quite a few tickets at the turnstiles was showing access denied. Not sure if that had anything to do with the total.

In completely and totally unrelated news, gate receipts for league games are retained by the home team, whereas they are shared in the 1895 Cup (barring the final, where IIRC the 1895 Cup teams get zilch from the gate).

Did you stand there and watch..

I was in the queue and saw it 3 times whilst i was waiting. Others were complaining about it too in the stadium after.
Have you ever got anything intellectual to say about anything?

Same is mentioned on facebook several times also

Thanks VL , this thread was going fine until the interruption by atomic.

You missed off “as usual”

As stated, I think all three have a part to play, and regardless of how many/who, is/are brought in, I don't see numbers through the gates improving except for games versus Fev and at playoff time. I am sure that DB will also know that this is the likely scenario this season (though hope for as many as possible of course). It is hard to criticise anyone not going right now, as disposable income is at an all time low for some and none existent for many. TV is an issue, with ever changing game days (though that is likely our long term future if we get where we want to stay) and the ability to watch games for less, and with less impact on personal/family time etc. I believe the SL relegation is likely the least of the three reasons, mainly because I think DB and the club have responded very positively and sensibly, but still a factor non-the-less.
I am buoyed by DB's recent comments re the building of the team this year is not a boom or bust scenario, and trust that he is a smart, experienced and realistic business man, with the added and vital bonus of being a passionate Leyther.

I've not done a Monday night game this season and unless a home Monday night fixture coincides with me being off,then that figure could well be the same come the end of the season. I fully understand that PSs coverage increases the profile of the Championship but ffs put some other clubs on.

So turnstile issues create attendance problems..?

Then the T cup appears..with as always nowt.

I've always found "reffy" to be a good poster on this forum. I might not necessarily agree with him but he's a Leyth fan,why do you try to insult fans at the earliest opportunity. Are you possibly a WUM with an agenda?

I would love someone to show me the benefits of being on Premier Sport vs thousands of fans missing 20+ matches in 2022........... If the championship is to be shown on TV surely the time and date should be agreed with the clubs and sold as that.... and i doubt many would be holding their hands up for 7.45pm on a Monday....

Who agreed to the tv deal Ste, Derek must have known it would affect us attendance wise - but has he benefited sponsorship wise

I very much doubt that any deal with PS had little or no input from Championship clubs or owners,unless you know otherwise?

It's more to do with the electronic recording of attendees I would imagine. There were many on forums & in ground complaining of long waits, being sent back to the ticket office (one was sent back twice) because of tickets failing to scan. Maybe all those were not recorded as attending.

Bongser can't answer regarding sponsorship in that direction. DB has however very stoically taken Inu being given place kicking duties - the announcements of "...and the two points are added by Ben Reynolds, sponsored by AB Sundecks" have dried up. Good on 'im!

Bongser will be back for Worky and hopes, for the third time this season, to be dragging a newbie with him. We can only do our bit in a small way.