[Archived] The Catchment Area Debate

[Ewood Spark]

  On 29/02/2016 at 20:53, Baz said:

Theres a failure in the Newcastle area, as Berwick English town, playing in Scottish leagues) would be the local team for a lot of that area.

Sure, there are anomalies, some caused by the simplistic method used (look at Swansea City's support in North Devon for instance!) ... but there is no doubt the data details one of the prime motives for supporting a particular team, ie which one is more local to you. A stunning piece of work.

[old darwen blue]

People in Darren support the Rovers because Ewood Park is in Lower Darwen historically so therefore its our club. The boundary used to be at Ewood bridge near the old Aqueduct pub.

[BlueMonday]

  On 01/03/2016 at 00:28, old darwen blue said:

People in Darren support the Rovers because Ewood Park is in Lower Darwen historically so therefore its our club. The boundary used to be at Ewood bridge near the old Aqueduct pub.

So that's why we're all impatient, dissatisfied curmudgeons!