St Pat's revival prime example of League of Ireland culture shift. No need for gimmicks to see attendances rise, the challenge now is to capitalise on a change in attitude.
So revealed George Hamilton as the pair commentated on St Patrick’s Athletic’s FAI Cup final win in 2014.
It may not be a widely known story but he was the instigator for a dozen or so volunteers to arrange for a leaflet drop to try and promote the first game of the season. A credible draw away to Shamrock Rovers followed and yet, despite going four games without a win, just shy of 3,500 still turned up for UCD at home on 31 March.The momentum hasn’t depended on results this term, even if eight wins from 12 gives them the best home record in the division.
To truly be able to capitalise on the growth success and glory will not sustain a shift in attitudes.The St Pat’s revival points to that, and across the country in the Premier Divison attendances are up 23% on last year. “Unless and until the end of season games produce tension and/or matches with a special resonance, such as key local derbies, big cup games, winning European places, promotion and relegation at stake, the attractiveness value is perceived to be limited.
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