Re Norway’s post last night on the average attendances in 1986/87

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One thing that jumps out is how well we were supported relative to other teams in this period.
In the subsequent 35 years most of the clubs on that list have expanded their ground capacities and are arguably still supported proportionately to 1986/87, albeit with vastly increased averages.
I think this yet again shows that we are limited by the ground capacity at Carrow Road - if 10,000 seats were added I honestly think we would fill them

Posted By: JoeyDeacon on July 8th 2022 at 07:13:20

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Re Norway’s post last night on the average attendances in 1986/87 (NCFC) - JoeyDeacon, Jul 8, 07:13:20
- We didn't even fill the ground in the PL this season. (NCFC) - usacanary, Jul 8, 13:56:03
- We'd struggle to get 37k consistently (NCFC) - inutero, Jul 8, 09:54:15
- Not sure there is any evidence to think we could avg 37000 (NCFC) - earlydoors, Jul 8, 08:06:40
  - I think if the capacity was there we would (NCFC) - JoeyDeacon, Jul 8, 09:01:46
    - you are looking at £50m+ for an expansion of that size. (n/m) (NCFC) - Henclrikus, Jul 8, 10:11:29
- One thing that jumps out for me is how poorly supported all teams were compared to today. (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Jul 8, 08:06:18
  - 20% population growth since then, plus significant +% in disposable income too (n/m) (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 8, 10:38:51
  - Football was in a bad place then. Stadiums were decrepit, hooliganism was rife. (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Jul 8, 08:40:00
    - Exactly that (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Jul 8, 09:21:49

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