I still dont understand why that game got probably 10/15 times the crowd that Hawke's Bay Utd v Auckland City would get though, When clearly the gap between the leagues is not that massive
Absolutely spot on. I cannot understand the lack of interest in Nz's national league. Quality football, local rivalries, etc ON YOUR doorstep. You don't need to wait for the travelling circus to come to town.
I wish I had an answer Ali. The ASBP deserves crowds of 2,000 to 3,000 because it serves up some exciting games. I guess it's not considered glamorous enough. Tegal is right that some of the grounds are not up to it for attracting spectators.