Like others, I was surprised by the lower turnout for the last couple of games, and am curious to know why. Anyone know any one time regular fans who no longer attend. Also and more important, their reasons.

I know of a couple, who were season ticket holders up to this season, when they had a baby. This coupled with the fact that they live 60 miles away, led them to forego a season ticket this year. Attending the occasional game, but still following by the club by the media.

Hopefully in a few years they will be back +1.

My dad didn't get a season ticket this year due to money issues and spending 3weeks in Australia. Will be back next year however. 2 other members of my Family stopped attending 3seasons ago due to the number of games on a Sunday getting lower.

The cost of everyday living is rising all the time with wages not matching these price hikes people are just choosing there games and tightning there belts a little. thats my opinion anyway

I know at least 2 people who have given a season ticket up because of the low number of Sunday games. I almost had to do it myself, but a change in my job ensured i didn't have to.

Lack of bed sheets offering philosophical musings. Or the fact that people don't have as much disposable income as they did a couple of weeks ago, the novelty of high scoring games has worn off and the (daft IMO) belief that 27 rounds mean nothing.

It's interesting that a number of people have said they prefer Sunday games. Personally i like the evening games especially in the summer months when I like to make the most of any nice days and have a day out.

Exactly. I'd much rather a summers evening, nice weather where you can get in the beer garden before hand and make a good day of it. Sunday nights can't have a drink when you're up at 5am for work.

That's just me though, doesn't suit my situation. I do wonder though, why people would prefer making a good day of it in the sunshine.

Shifts for me well my wife's i work days and she works evenings. I get to Friday games could do Saturday but can't do Sunday and don't remember the last Saturday game.

ps i have 3kids under 6 so childcare would be issue and cost for us all to go every week

As a season ticket holder upto and including 2012, I gave it up this year after I became disillusioned about the number of games being switched at short notice, the often boring one sided games and the crazy play off system.
So I got Sky Sports instead, intending to go to some matches. But of course once you get out of the habit of going, other things take over.
I do miss a good shout though. It is not the same shouting at the TV.

I have hardly been this year. This is mainly due to the cost however if I expect a high intensity game that will have a significant outcome I will normally attend.

All about the value.

I don't attend as often as i used to, 2 points don't carry the same value, win's aren't as important as they used to be, lack of intensity.

Personal i rarely miss the sunday games but fridays are very iffy for me and saturdays can be as well so gave my season ticket up 6yrs ago.

I hate missing any games and have been watching for nearly 40 years but some games get missed due to family events, holidays etc. cant be helped and Yes I am still a true fan before anyone says otherwise

I'm saving up to buy a house (a second one)

I definitely believe that the downturn in the economy is hitting hard this season after what in truth have been a couple of years when despite "hard-times" attendances have surprisingly held-up.

The drop-off in away support has been particularly alarming.

The away fans at the HJ, the number of Wire fans going to away games or both?

I'd say Our away support is generally one of the best. The away fans at the HJ has been atrocious though. Can't wait for our game against you so we can have some real fans for a change!

I didn't renew my season ticket due to the amount of games on a Friday and Monday. I work shifts and it always seemed to fall on a 2-10 shift

So not really worth getting one financially. Been to a fair amount of games though. I prefer away games now as the atmosphere is much better.

I'm thinking of doing the opposite and not renewing my season ticket but going to the top games home and away plus a few other away trips. Plus cup and play offs of course.

My reason is purely to do with money. I've been to a couple of games this season but i just can not afford £19 every couple of weeks or even once a month. Great value for money but if you dont have it you cant spend it.

I did however find £20 in a recently purchased box of rum n raisen fudge that i bought from darn sarf.... i will be investing that coin into a ticket for the wigan game

So is anyone going to share their reasons with the survey group the club is doing?

Survey the club is doing I am in shock have they been reading my posts by Christ I have seen the light