Away bay allocation is ⅔'s the size of what it was for the first derby up there.
900ish seats last time in 8 + 9 About 650 (give or take) this time in 1 + 2.
Typical fudgeen jafas.
900ish seats last time in 8 + 9 About 650 (give or take) this time in 1 + 2.
Typical fudgeen jafas.
I don’t know if A-League does, but some leagues have minimum away supporter allowances.
With the distances involved, many A-League games have minimal away supporter allowances, but derby games should have a mandated minimum of say, 10%, reserved at least until close to the date. Sell them in smaller defined areas in stages, then you can sell the periphery ones to latecomer locals.
A related issue is where away supporters are placed.
I don’t agree with AFC MO of sticking away support in the back corner; it does not help the league thrive.
Here is a nice little article on why it makes sense to look after travelling fans.
I like the article’s suggestion of calling away seating the “We Have Your Money” bay.
Also I agree about away fans bringing the atmosphere - to the Port’s credit they livened up the first derby for everyone, and I’d like to think we did the same (but better) in return.