they've sold 8800 tickets for Spurs away in the FA Cup - that's pretty darn impressive

It is, but they’ve been languishing in the bottom 2 leagues for years, so it’s not all that surprising as it’s their biggest game for years. Also not that far up to London from Portsmouth.

well..... the city's population is above 200k and the conurbation includes Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, and possibly Chichester. That's a lot of area to capture a fan-base from

Did you know these two facts about Portsmouth?
- it's the densest population in the UK (more than London)
- it's actually an island - Portsea. This makes Portsea the 3rd most populated island in the British Isles

It's their Cup Final.

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:10 pm

they've sold 8800 tickets for Spurs away in the FA Cup - that's pretty darn impressive

Not much different to us taking 7,000 to old Trafford. In fact, given that the population of Portsmouth and I'm guessing it's the first time they've played there probably less impressive.

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:22 pm

Not much different to us taking 7,000 to old Trafford. In fact, given that the population of Portsmouth and I'm guessing it's the first time they've played there probably less impressive.

What % of the Portsmouth population likes football? What % of the Burnley population likes football? It’s the worst argument about for attendances.

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:32 pm

What % of the Portsmouth population likes football? What % of the Burnley population likes football? It’s the worst argument about for attendances.

Of course it's not an exact science but I doubt the % of population interested in football is not too much different. I'm pretty sure they sold out Fratton park most, if not all weeks in the PL.

NRC wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:21 pm

well..... the city's population is above 200k and the conurbation includes Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, and possibly Chichester. That's a lot of area to capture a fan-base from

Did you know these two facts about Portsmouth?
- it's the densest population in the UK (more than London)
- it's actually an island - Portsea. This makes Portsea the 3rd most populated island in the British Isles

Why are the pompey fans so thick ?

I love how the immediate reaction from everyone seems to be
“Yeah but…”

And immediately try to explain why it’s not that impressive, when it really is.

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:49 pm

I love how the immediate reaction from everyone seems to be
“Yeah but…”

And immediately try to explain why it’s not that impressive, when it really is.

Impressive but expected...like I say, it's their Cup Final.

Brilliant fan base. Had some good away days mingling in with the Pompey fans and loved a few visits to Fratton Park. Had some lads stay with us many moons ago before going to watch them at Old Trafford for a cup game and they likened their Pompey fan base as ‘like a northern town/side stuck in the south’.

Think I mentioned it at the time of the draw it would be a big game for them....proper jolly boys outing

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:49 pm

I love how the immediate reaction from everyone seems to be
“Yeah but…”

And immediately try to explain why it’s not that impressive, when it really is.

8,800 people want to go to a football match. Is that really that impressive?

It IS impressive but it’s understandable in many ways.

NRC wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:21 pm

well..... the city's population is above 200k and the conurbation includes Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, and possibly Chichester. That's a lot of area to capture a fan-base from

Did you know these two facts about Portsmouth?
- it's the densest population in the UK (more than London)
- it's actually an island - Portsea. This makes Portsea the 3rd most populated island in the British Isles

I know quite a few lads from Chichester. All Pompy fans.

Always liked Pompey fans as I think the majority are similar to most Burnley fans that they are pretty grounded.
It is very good support but I think we would sell out in similar circumstances.
On a side note, I seem to remember some of their fans invading the pitch during the game in the 1981-2 season or have I just imagined that?

NRC wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:21 pm

Did you know these two facts about Portsmouth?
- it's the densest population in the UK (more than London)

Do you mean they are thick?

Anonymous Claret wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:32 pm

Always liked Pompey fans as I think the majority are similar to most Burnley fans that they are pretty grounded.
It is very good support but I think we would sell out in similar circumstances.
On a side note, I seem to remember some of their fans invading the pitch during the game in the 1981-2 season or have I just imagined that?

No you haven't imagined it think we were winning 3-0 and a handful left the away end and got on the pitch from the cricketfield stand.Obe of them had a quiff like tin tin and got a bit of stick from the longside

Great away support from a proper club with proper fans.

Proper little football club and great fans (mostly) - a bit like us.

Great support, great club. They will make some noise at the Lane. Will be an ace day out for them. Good luck Pompey from your Claret friends Up North.

If they haven't sold out, it's a meh from me. They average more than double that, travelling to world class new stadium just up the road against a side they haven't played for a while. I quite like Pompey, but would actually expect them to sell more if the tickets were available. Then again, not cheap just after Christmas if you're taking the kids. I've changed my mind. Good Effort..

Stanbill05 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:41 am

If they haven't sold out, it's a meh from me. They average more than double that, travelling to world class new stadium just up the road against a side they haven't played for a while. I quite like Pompey, but would actually expect them to sell more if the tickets were available. Then again, not cheap just after Christmas if you're taking the kids. I've changed my mind. Good Effort..

More than a good effort. Much more.

I suspect the 8,800 is because they have sold out.

Quicknick wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:46 am

More than a good effort. Much more.

How many would have been par in these circumstances? It's a massive day out for a very well supported club, with the unique opportunity to take more tickets than are usually available. Why wouldn't you go if you were a Pompey fan and you could afford it? I would expect nothing less of them- which is a compliment.

They had requested more tickets but the request was politely declined.

I still wish Pompey had been liquidated that season in the Premier league when they breached every rule going,got off with it and we got relegated.
I like the fans though, very passionate.

Be some fun with Southampton heading for palace for same time kick off too

Proper club pompey (I have to declare an interest as I've a pompey supporting part of the family). For a city of its size its still very much working class and based on what's left of their traditional industry. It does have the feel of many northern towns. 8,000 is impressive but not unexpected from these today. Nonetheless their away support is very impressive every week. They're averaging 1,500 away this season, not bad considering their nearest game is Charlton. In comparison we've about 5 games within that distance this season

And for conformation, it's:
"Play up Pompey
Not
"I O pompey"

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:52 am

Be some fun with Southampton heading for palace for same time kick off too

Wouldn’t fancy being at Waterloo after the game

LS7 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:08 pm

Wouldn’t fancy being at Waterloo after the game

It'll be fine. There's no trains.

LS7 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:08 pm

Wouldn’t fancy being at Waterloo after the game

Neither would I, you'd be waiting until Monday for a train home

I’ve never really understood why support is described as impressive. As someone else says, 8000+ football fans want to go to a football match so are going to a football match. It’s the same for the ‘loyal’ fans who travel the country to support their team - they do it because they enjoy it. I don’t consider myself a particularly special holidaymaker for example.