Dinno In 'Come And Watch Us' Plea
12th November, 2008
KoolSport NCEL Premier Division side Dinnington Town have warned they need bigger attendances in order to survive.
They currently sit fourth in the attendance table with 105 but the club want more to come and watch.
A statement on the club's website says: "Dinnington Town have seen a steady increase in the attendances since our Central Midlands days, when we were getting ten to fifteen turning out for a game.
"Most of these people were parents of the players, we even counted stray dogs in those days. The players paid ?3.00 subs otherwise we couldn't afford to pay the referee. The players don't pay subs now but they have a go on the club lottery to generate some money that is necessary at this level.
"It has been difficult for the Club to encourage locals to come along when we have teams like Sheffield United, Wednesday, Rotherham and Barnsley on the door step.
"Is it better football? I think not. At Dinnington you can see more enthusiasm from the players who really do love the Club.
"Give me an NCEL game any day and at ?4.00 adults and ?2.00 children and OAP's - 'it's cheap as chips'.
"Down at Phoenix Park, three adults, six under 16's can have an excellent afternoon out for under ?30.00 - they can also have a cup of OXO thrown in for that price.
"The recession has hit us all in some way but, with our supporters in mind, we have not increased our prices for two years.
"This year, we have seen increased League and Referee fees that eat into our match day profit.
"If it wasn't for the ?70.00 we generate from the raffle and weekly lottery we would struggle to survive.
"The press have done us proud over the years to get the message across.
"So come on Dinnington supporters get down to Phoenix Park, get behind your team, encourage the players, pass the word to your friends and family that we are here, a lot of people don't know what they are missing."
Click here for Dinnington Town's team page.