[Alvin the chipmunk]

This post does raise a serious point. Namely that we HAVE, contrary to popular belief, attracted quite a few new fans in recent years. However many old faces have counter balanced this by falling away.

Why is this? Of course many of the older generation have sadly passed away but there are also many for whom the journey was more important than the destination. I can personally think of at least ten people who rarely missed a game that never set foot on The Crown these days.

It does seem a shame that people who courageously watched us getting tonked by Bamber Bridge 5-0 dont see fit to enjoy the fruits of their loyal efforts in games such as the Burnley tie.