Credit to Hx Town . Just finished at the Shay . Won 2-1 aet. 8000 crowd

Yes, well done to them but to watch that every week you need to be a saint or brain dead.

You say that.... And we watch fax n Fev

Well done Shaymen!

How stressful was that! First Town game I've been to for many a year. It does show that there's some latent sporting support in the town, with 6000 turning up to the game today (plus 2000 from Chorley). Enjoyed the experience, although nothing like supporting Fax in a final.

Well done indeed!

Trust me.

Was a poor game and town probably fortunate. But who cares

might have been poor game but still a big well done to town.

I listened on the town commentary , seemed town made hard work of it, (like all Halifax teams do) but a win is a win,

6000+ casuals turned up some may have been genuine conference football followers, but most would be locals, how does either team harness those guys into coming regular, imagine what a 5000+ fan base would do for either team
Although can do without the mindless thug element town seem to have acquired
,and the moronic people who invaded the pitch, would have looked pretty stupid if the ref had taken the players off the field.
Over to you Bubba and friends !

Days has been said, poor game but the result was all that counted, though a good footballing performance may have had a few coming back next season. From what I was told the team will be very different next season anyway as most are only on one year contracts and we're brought in to do a job, which they did.

On the brainless scroats, that's what they are and nobody needs them, must be plenty of photos so ban them for life.

Town have loads of brainless scroats but running onto the pitch isn't the end of the world. I'v allus said if Town went out of existence we would have one of the worst hooligan problems in RL.

Glad we aren't blighted with such issue.....


Barronie Estouarde chateau Neuf du pape 2010. Mmmm

Not sure I've had the pleasure of that one! Lindley Club. Recoil Back to Best 3.8% Mmm!

They just need to find someone with a bit of money now who can help them to challenge at the top of the conference. The transfer money is quickly running out and unless there is a major move in the summer from one of their ex players then it will mean their board having to dip and they never had any intention of doing that so will be interesting to see what happens.

Fair assessment and there are rumours of new investment or Vardy going to Athletico.Got back up by skin of teeth from 3rd position and we mustn't fall below Conference again.

Im not sure Vardy will go to be honest, I think Leicester might spend a bit of money in the summer. He's a similar type of player to Griezman so I guess if he goes then they will need a replacement I just cant see them spending that money on Vardy as their fans will demand a higher profile player IMO.

Think Athletico want Sanchez first choice as you say higher profile.Griezeman going to manure i'm afraid.

Congratulations to all at FCHT

The million dollar question and one which there is probably no answer.

Next season FCHT will no doubt be back down to a similar average crowd (1,800) to this season even though the club has been quick to launch season tickets following last Saturday's victory to try benefit from the euphoria.

Without wanting to cause an argument, I think we have seen a shift between the two clubs with the town more 'up for it' for the big football games than the rugby. I have always admired the Fax community programme and how they engage with the local community though I am not sure how active it is at the moment. Whereas FCHT have started to get there act together both in the community and commercially.

A problem Fax have had to contend with is the clowns at Red Hall who have taken the game backwards over the last few seasons, if not longer. The game has lost a bit of its prestige with the forced growth continuing to stutter. I used to watch every live game on Sky at one point but I cant remember the last game I watched. If you lose the hunger for the game, you lose the hunger for attending a live game.

And again, without wanting to open old wounds, I dont think the club has acted professionally on occasions in the past with the Tony Abbott attempted purchase of the stadium an embarrassing saga. This did not put the club in a positive light and whilst some supporters only care about what happens on the field, many others were extremely disappointed with the whole issue.

When you have a small and loyal fanbase, you need to be squeaky clean to a large extent, something which neither club can say they have been over the last 20 years. It is surprising how much of a difference it can make to the 'floating' supporters.

We will see the attendances when we are playing Warrington and widnes in the middle 8s Bubba

FC Town should be riding on the crest of success over the past two seasons, although may well be back to crowds of 2000 next season (how many of them will be the mindless scroates that have given the Shaymen a bad rep?) We know people will travel to watch a winning team, and unfortunate the catchment area Halifax are in gives lots of options for easy travel, that also applies to the Rugby team, plus almost 20 quid a game entrance fee, people like Bentleyman are a rare creatures and should be applauded for their commitment.
’Fax were better at community programmes, cannot comment on how much they are doing now though, not even giving ‘free entrance’ for accompanied school age fans, surely charging adult ½ price would swell the coffers and the atmosphere , although season ticket holders may object as they have paid more per game, can’t win with that one.
Again seemingly correct about Red Hall, it is about time the whole of Rugby League railed against the ‘board’ and each club had a fair shout, but would S/L teams vote for that, I doubt it, they will want to look after their own, and the gap is getting wider to compete .
As for the T A saga, being 6000 miles away I can only read what has been published, although it did seem a sorry mess.

Both teams could do with a sugar daddy/mommy to inject a few million, hopefully have a business brain too to help the boards of both clubs who seemingly to do a good with what they have, there will always be detractors and moaners and 'ner do wells' to sour the cream.

All in Bubba without being sarcastic, I would like to say one of your better posts.

I really hope you do, but you are relying on the away support. Recent games have shown that the crowds dont come for the big games in RL, either to support Fax or the opposition. When Fax played Bradford in the Challenge Cup a few years ago, there was just over 5,000 there. When Town played Bradford City in the 1st round of the FA Cup a couple or so years ago it was just short of a sell out.

Out of interest what level of crowd would you expect against Warrington and Widnes?



To some extent I agree, FCHT should be riding on the crest of a wave. Though as many on here like to proclaim, they have been playing in a 'pub league'. You would hope for an increase on this seasons average especially given the bigger teams in the division which will bring larger away support. Though obviously there is an increase in matchday admission which will have a bearing.

Something which seems amiss in RL is the lack of any supporter representation organisation like the Football Supporters Federation. There is of course Supporters Direct but this focuses on ownership issues rather than how the game is actually run. There is no concentrated or focused lobbying organisation which represents the supporters as a collective. The supporters dont have anyone representing their views when Red Hall come up with the latest ridiculous idea.

I do wish both clubs could find a way of working together closer on some sort of community scheme. OK, there is possibly a degree of paranoia with each club worrying about the other one gaining more 'new' supporters. But I think a positive combined message from both clubs could make a great difference.

Finally, I disagree about a sugar daddy. OK, for some short term success it could potentially be enjoyable though not guaranteed. However, what both clubs need is to be self sufficient without the need for someone pumping false money into the club. And the vicious circle brings it back around to what happens on the pitch is ultimately what brings money into the clubs.

Wont be more than 2k Widnes possibly 3k Wire if they turn up with 1200 plus.....