HOW do Wanderers encourage more fans to attend the Reebok?

First let's examine some of the reasons why they may not be attending. The move from Burnden to the Reebok - possible, but I do not wish to enter this debate again as the Reebok is here to stay and the sooner we all except it the better.

They do not like the facilities at the Reebok? impossible, they are amongst the best in the UK.

Transport facilities and parking? No matter how many times you examine this area, you have to conclude that the Reebok car parks, buses and trains are far better than the on street parking around Burnden, even when you take into account the so-called delays. I am sure many fans have countless memories of waiting for hours outside many other stadia around the country after a match.

The administration? Ticket sales and procedures have been cumbersome at BWFC for many a year, but I am sure with Simon Marland at the helm things can only get better. Early discount sales for match tickets and season tickets being made available at discount in January not August for the next season are needed just like at Man City - look at how many they sell!

The state of the football? You have got to hand it to Sam, he's doing remarkably well

The cost? Have we hit the nail on the head? To bring fans back we need to examine this very carefully. Parking at Burnden was free but at the Reebok it is £5; entrance at Burnden for adults was £12-£14 but at the Reebok it is £14-£17 which means maximum totals of Burnden £14 and the Reebok £22 which is quite an increase. In addition many people used to walk to Burnden.

What can we do assuming it is down to the cost? We could have the ideal opportunity coming up very shortly in the FA Cup. Admit adults for £5, juveniles and pensioners £1 and Man Utd at home please! Can anyone else think of a better recipe to encourage the return of the lost sheep"

Rossendale White

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