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<blockquote data-quote="edinburgh_gunner" data-source="post: 108083"><p>The problem in the Borders is that no one is interested in the pro-team. They're only interested in their diddy clubs, like Hawick, Melrose etc etc who achieve nothing.</p><p></p><p>Attendences are so low in Glasgow is because that rugby isn't all that popular in the west, plus they tend not to win that much.</p><p></p><p>Edinburgh attendences have been hitting the 4-5000 mark this year, given the opposition and promotions that are on. But given the SRU's policy of draining our squad of internationals come 6 nations it's no wonder people lose interest mid-season. The fixtures don't help either. So many breaks and irregularities don't help to build a consistant fan base. For example, Embra have only 5 home games after Christmas. How will that get people consistantly interested?</p><p></p><p>Edinburgh are the most successful team, not matter what way you look at it. Highest attendences, best results, and a team that's capable of winning something. Plus, now that they're in private hands it's really unlikley Edinburgh will be scrapped or moved.</p><p></p><p>It's just the latest in a the farce from the SRU. Top players leaving, the Borders being disbanded. It's all going to end it tears. The Sru are going to give most of the excess funds to Glasgow, meaning Embra will basically get nought, yet the SRU will still expect a seat on the board and a big say aswell as a percentage of match day takings. McKie needs to wake up, realise that the SRU isn't capable of running pro teams and that they should be sold off to people who know what they're doing, like the Curruthers brothers. Edinburgh have become far more professional, with attempts to bring in sponsors, supporters and promotions etc. I can't see the SRU trying this.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I've got be honest though, I don't really care about the borders. They were a nothing team with hardly any decent players playing in area where it's the old fart brigade, more interested in the old guard of clubs who are achieving hee haw in the leagues and cups.</p><p></p><p></p><p>It's a sad state of affairs all the same, and the only way it'll be resolved will be if the SRU allow the Curruthers complete control of Embra, and to sell of Glasgow like they did with Edinburgh.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="edinburgh_gunner, post: 108083"] The problem in the Borders is that no one is interested in the pro-team. They're only interested in their diddy clubs, like Hawick, Melrose etc etc who achieve nothing. Attendences are so low in Glasgow is because that rugby isn't all that popular in the west, plus they tend not to win that much. Edinburgh attendences have been hitting the 4-5000 mark this year, given the opposition and promotions that are on. But given the SRU's policy of draining our squad of internationals come 6 nations it's no wonder people lose interest mid-season. The fixtures don't help either. So many breaks and irregularities don't help to build a consistant fan base. For example, Embra have only 5 home games after Christmas. How will that get people consistantly interested? Edinburgh are the most successful team, not matter what way you look at it. Highest attendences, best results, and a team that's capable of winning something. Plus, now that they're in private hands it's really unlikley Edinburgh will be scrapped or moved. It's just the latest in a the farce from the SRU. Top players leaving, the Borders being disbanded. It's all going to end it tears. The Sru are going to give most of the excess funds to Glasgow, meaning Embra will basically get nought, yet the SRU will still expect a seat on the board and a big say aswell as a percentage of match day takings. McKie needs to wake up, realise that the SRU isn't capable of running pro teams and that they should be sold off to people who know what they're doing, like the Curruthers brothers. Edinburgh have become far more professional, with attempts to bring in sponsors, supporters and promotions etc. I can't see the SRU trying this. I've got be honest though, I don't really care about the borders. They were a nothing team with hardly any decent players playing in area where it's the old fart brigade, more interested in the old guard of clubs who are achieving hee haw in the leagues and cups. It's a sad state of affairs all the same, and the only way it'll be resolved will be if the SRU allow the Curruthers complete control of Embra, and to sell of Glasgow like they did with Edinburgh. [/QUOTE]
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