Quite surprised by the contrast between the supporters mindsets of these two clubs...... before they were last promoted in the late 90's Boro were averaging around 29,000, this was no more than their last four years in the top flight.However, in the six years since being relegated the averages have dropped alarmingly to between 15,000 and 19,000. This is shocking especially seeing that there are only a couple of other clubs in their catchment area.Where have they all gone?
Compare with Crewe. a club with long links to LFC and in an area which could be reasonable described as a catchment area for LFC ( and admittedly for many other clubs too).They are averaging just under 5,000 in the past three years, higher than when they played at the same level 20 years ago.
