PompeyInReading

Hmm, but it was sold out for Pompey fans.

Absolutely, no tears, just smiles, just like last season and the relegation before. Finally one of you gets it...... For those asking, the game was sold out for Pompey Fans btw. Was not possible to get another ticket for the Pompey end.

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Not louder.

Agreed, best comparison. Although for true comparison we would need a new shiny stadium, rather than a shack (average increase for new stadia is currently 20%). Puts it about even, which I actually think is about right.

What makes you think anyone belives them?

Thanks for the updates everyone. Just out of interest - Who is this "they"?

There is only two users that have a bad word to say about the pompey fans. Among the others comments are "best fans in championship". Just show me one, just one, from anyone not connected with your club , a posting on a message board, a mad rambling of an old woman, anyone, just one person saying that you are the best fans in the league/england/world. Go on just one. Then when you have found one, see if you can find another. See if you can find ten. I bet you cant. We can - easily. And loads more.

I think, if you wouldnt like that said about your club, then you need to take a long, hard look at yourself.

Dont worry about feeling guilty. Really enjoyed saturday. Great atmoshpere, laughs all around and some really funny songs. If we get to play in League 1, really looking forward to it. Would prefer to be in championship or Prem obviously but this feels somehow cleansing. Strange, but nice.

Looking at the picture on sky sports it would seem it was us that was still laughing.

Maybe. You were top of the league though so does sort of help. What did the Donny cheif have to say about your support. Can you link me to the article? In fact what has anyone independant, ever had to say about your support? Quality not quantity.

Your right, that 1987 year is probably as like for like as we can get. Two old grounds (so just the hardcore, no tourists), both in the top league. You were probably doing slightly better than us but not that it would have made a difference. I agree, we can compare attendances for that year. I have been loyal to Pompey since aged 2. Hardly missed a game, but even I am finding it hard to continue to give money to the club until it is completely cleaned out and I trust that my club is behaving properly. So not I dont find it surprising. I find it surprising that we still have 12,000 to be honest.

I was thinking of away games more rather than home, although now you mention it a quick quote from the commentator at the live coverage a few months ago at FP: "I have been to more packed stadiums", "I have been to shinier stadiums", "I have been to much nicer stadiums, but I have never, ever, ever been to a louder one" Many ex players are quoted as saying that the Pompey support is the loudest they have ever played against. Its not just ex players either, Henry, Pires, Warnock, half the inter milan team have all been quoted as saying the Pompey support is good. I could be wrong, but I dont remember ever reading the same about saints. Happy to be proven wrong though. A quick look on the Barnsley Forum, Reading forum, Millwall forum will give you an idea of what they thought of the Pompey support. Regarding numbers, you have the upper hand without a doubt. One day we may have your infrastructure and league position and a comparison may truly be made. I am not holding my breath though! You talk about 27,000 in admin compared to 17,000 but was it in a falling down stadium?, was it after season ticket holders and loyal fans have been shafted for years? Was it when many find it hard to stomach supporting such appaling actions of previous owners? How many would you have got in the same circumstances? I dont know, and neither do you.

The only way the attendance debate (in relation to numbers) will ever be settled is when the contributing factors can all be included and are on a like for like basis. With regards to fervour, noise etc it will always be opinion. The majority of which is in favour of Pompey.