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Pingu said:
I find it very weird how a Sunderland forum has a 11 page thread on a Leeds Utd stand development, they're obsessed with the club.
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very Ironic and a lack of self awareness calling us obsessed mind, considering you’re posting on our messageboard at 12.29am
E Tenebris Lux said:
Aye, Pingu, Geldert and Vidukaslunchbox for starters. Obvious Peacocks.
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The thick kernt can’t even spell lunch box correctly, can you @VidukasLunchox
 
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DON R said:
You’re acting like Leeds is London. Leeds United’s support is predominantly working class. Would you pay £800 plus for the cheapest season ticket for next season?
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Well I’m not, but even if I was, London has more than its share of working class areas. All cities near enough have a mix. By any measure of size, Leeds whether it be looking at just city size or wider urban area is one of the biggest in the country. It’s also one of the most prosperous which is good for job opportunities and good pay, and is surrounded by towns and even cities whose residents will predominantly be Leeds supporters. I’d certainly try to pay it, but even if I couldn’t, if we’d had a population your size there’s a higher probability of there being another person to step into my shoes and pay it.
Pingu said:
I find it very weird how a Sunderland forum has a 11 page thread on a Leeds Utd stand development, they're obsessed with the club.
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Aye it’s got absolutely nowt to do with the sudden emergence of a few Leeds fans which has sparked a debate. It was a thread discussing a new stadium, there’s been the same recently for Everton and Man Utd so you aren’t anything special mate.
 
Gelderd said:
Talking of narratives here we go.......... :lol:

In modern history the ground capacity hasn't exceeded 40000 is probably why (currently 37500) it held briefly 40000 before Ken Bates put his executive boxes in, but then you're subject to away attendance.

Prior to Don Revies era, Leeds was not a footballing heartland, nor were many towns along the M62 corridor.

Why didn't Sunderland achieve an average home attendance of above 20000 through the decades of the 80s and 90s?

Edit to say - it also seems your current attendances are skewed too, lots of people not turning up it seems, and issues with adults buying kids season tickets, then not being arsed to turn up as it didn't cost them much anyway.
The play off attendance will be interesting when people have to pay full whack - but even then it should be a sell out for such an important game.

It seems you have an unhealthy obsession up there with attendances holding up to your neighbours levels, local pride - I get it.
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They are thick as pig shit and have unbelievable blinkers on thinking they are huge when Infact they are nothing like.
HABA87 said:
Elland Road looked scruffy on the telly last night.
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Well guess what this thread is about ffs!
 
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MutantParvoParmo said:
Give them 7k when they are average in the championship and they won't. United and Liverpool because they are huge clubs. Leeds because they have a huge population and catchment. Is it really impressive a population of well over a million can sell 7k tickets or have a waiting list of 25k. I don't think so it's just maths and geography. Clubs with small catchment and big crowds even when crap for decades impress me.
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We sold out 7,000 regularly at Blackburn when average
 
It seems every now and again we have an influx of supporters of another team trying to create some kind of rivalry. We’ve seen it with Portsmouth, Coventry and other clubs of that ilk. Now Leeds. I mean it’s nice of them to pay so much attention to us. Their general demeanor and approach to try and put us down in an attempt to make themselves feel better is fascinating.
I guess they can say they have come on here because their is a thread about their ground development which is fair enough but I wouldn’t have the first idea of what topics were being discussed on other clubs boards.
So anyway, welcome to the board and thank you for being so interested in us.
 
Lads it's obvious your constant crowing about Leeds attendances is an effort to belittle Leeds and keep the illusion that Sunderland are in some way equivalent in size.

I realise me even looking on here is punching down but I can't help it. It's addictive and fascinating. The amount of vitriol and hate towards Leeds is entertaining.

There are lots of Leeds fans so don't feel special, we'll be popping up all over the shop.

Good luck for the play offs 👍
 
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Looking again at this, and Villa extending Villa Park, and Bournemouth have created a state of the art academy, if we do not go up soon the gap between teams we have competed with historically will be massive and it will be difficult to get back
 
VidukasLunchox said:
Lads it's obvious your constant crowing about Leeds attendances is an effort to belittle Leeds and keep the illusion that Sunderland are in some way equivalent in size.

I realise me even looking on here is punching down but I can't help it. It's addictive and fascinating. The amount of vitriol and hate towards Leeds is entertaining.

There are lots of Leeds fans so don't feel special, we'll be popping up all over the shop.

Good luck for the play offs 👍
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Is it barm, bread bun or bread cake?
 
Anything over 40,000 for Leeds is massive for them.

The football club in Leeds has always been overshadowed by the Cricket & Rugby.

They are hardcore and knowledgeable when it comes to Cricket & Rugby but the football club attracts the clueless bandwagon types who aren't really worth talking to.
 
Sgt Pepper said:
You had plenty of one off crowds above 40,000 and even into the 50ks between the 50s and 90s, just never an average over a season.
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Tbf I think Leeds are starting, finally, to realise their potential. They are a big one city club. Nearest clubs are Sheffield/ Rotherham / Hull / Bradford. Catchment area huge like the Saudis in that regard.
 
Winkster1994 said:
Sunderland globally can’t touch Leeds, it’s 100% fact.
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Both clubs are none existent globally :lol:
Wrenthorpe Mackem said:
Tbf I think Leeds are starting, finally, to realise their potential. They are a big one city club. Nearest clubs are Sheffield/ Rotherham / Hull / Bradford. Catchment area huge like the Saudis in that regard.
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Agree, the rugby club takes 10-15k fans off their top line tbh
 
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VidukasLunchox said:
Lads it's obvious your constant crowing about Leeds attendances is an effort to belittle Leeds and keep the illusion that Sunderland are in some way equivalent in size.

I realise me even looking on here is punching down but I can't help it. It's addictive and fascinating. The amount of vitriol and hate towards Leeds is entertaining.

There are lots of Leeds fans so don't feel special, we'll be popping up all over the shop.

Good luck for the play offs 👍
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Lol. It's one thread amongst hundreds on this board so I wouldn't feel particularly targetted or singled out. It's footie fans board at end of day so of course other clubs will be discussed.
 
I think the upgrades look really good I also like what they have done an Anfield. Old grounds modernised look class. The SOL was a bargain for what we paid but I'm not a huge fan of modern bowl stadiums.
 
garryt7 said:
I think the upgrades look really good I also like what they have done an Anfield. Old grounds modernised look class. The SOL was a bargain for what we paid but I'm not a huge fan of modern bowl stadiums.
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I would hope if ours was every expanded/modernised they'd do a bit to the outside to make it look more aesthetic or unique. Still think it's in a good position for it though given the amount of land around it and the city's rejuvenation
 
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