History Of Sheffield Football Support

[Annie Bynnol 612]

I enjoy going to football matches.

I will watch my teams play at both Sheffield grounds.

I have in the past been a regular attender at both grounds.

 

A football fan turning up at a half full ground on the day at a reasonable price has been made very difficult and is off putting.

Cinemas, theatres, trains, aeroplanes etc. offer advance purchases, off peak tickets etc to entice "maybes" into their empty seats.

At least 50 000 people in Sheffield are football fans of other clubs, who would probably enjoy an odd visit.

 

Sheffield clubs do not have the luxury of turning away potential fans.

In decades I have never seen a promotional advert for either club that was not directed at the converted. 

 

Bigger gates equals better atmosphere, equals cheaper tickets for everybody, more money for the outlets.

 

[Runningman 142]

Good morning lads and thanks for all those replies

 

However, none of you have really answered my theory that Wednesday's superior support could be down to the fact that the club had a 22 year start on United.

Does that support for either team go down the generations  i.e. Grandfather, Dad, Son

My paternal grandfather was an OWL presumably because he lived at one time next door to Olive Grove

However my Dad ( his son ) was a Blade, likewise myself and my lads 

[Sheridan1-0 405]

1 hour ago, Alextopman said:

Staying over and coming home Sunday, £50 minibus, £40 hotel, £30 ticket, there won't be any change out of £250 after this trip.

and generally,its the bit between 3pm & 5pm that spoils a good day/weekend out...!

[prince al 167]

Something to consider is that Wednesday had several homes, starting at Darnall, Olive Grove Bramall lane. Maybe the historical family ties are a reason for areas having support.

[Alextopman 1,424]

I think you'll find crowds peaked between 1947 and 1953 and then dropped dramatically never to recover anywhere near those figures.

4 of those seasons were in the 2nd division.

Edited October 1, 2021 by Alextopman

[Runningman 142]

3 hours ago, prince al said:

Something to consider is that Wednesday had several homes, starting at Darnall, Olive Grove Bramall lane. Maybe the historical family ties are a reason for areas having support.

Hi prince al, a good reply, could be quite right about that !

[crookesey 631]

My Heeley  ancestry shows the lower  Heeley branch  of my family resided around Bowler  Street/Richards Rd  were SWFC supporters, whilst the upper Heeley branch resided mainly around Carfields and were SUFC supporters.