Albion fans near County borders

[hans kraay fan club]

I would strongly challenge that. For example, the combined population of Cornwall and Plymouth runs to over 800,000.

And Torquay (when I think this was done they may have been in the league).

It is on the graphic so you're correct.

The graphic clearly states that it includes National League clubs. Dagenham wouldn't be on it otherwise, either.

 

[whitelion]

The graphic clearly states that it includes National League clubs. Dagenham wouldn't be on it otherwise, either.

Yep you're correct - I very rarely read the small print.

 

[Nixonator]

I would strongly challenge that. For example, the combined population of Cornwall and Plymouth runs to over 800,000.

Team: Plymouth Argyle
League: L2
Potential supporters: 870803

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[Yes Chef]

I live in Chichester (moved here, grew up in Eastbourne) which is by and large full of Pompey or plastic fantastic supporters - the emergence of supposed Man City fans in the city in recent years bears witness to that, and I saw a Leicester shirt literally the day after they won the title.
So, theoretically, if we reach the 'promised' land, there is potential to exploit or galvanise people round this way, but I suspect it would be a specious, fair weather support that would filter away if/when the wheels start to come off.

 

[albionfan37]

North Ayrshire here and I believe I'm the only one but I have seen a family of Pompey fans in ardrossan asda

 

[Moshe Gariani]

I'm reminded of this graphic.

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/news...an-supported-their-nearest-football-club.html

Love that graphic. No surprise at all that we are as well supported as we are.

If we stay in the Premier League then over the next few years we can establish a fan base to rival all but the top 10 or so clubs in the country.

In 20 years' time there is no reason why Brighton shouldn't be one of the bigger clubs in Europe.

 

[Grassman]

Here in Tunbridge Wells we've always had a fair few Albion, but of course it's always been a Chelsea town really - all those headhunters nicked in the 80s prove that point. Have to say there are quite a lot of Palace f*cktards as well these days, which obviously leaves a sour taste.

 

[Stat Brother]

Yes, I think Bognor is certainly more Pompey and Littlehampton is more Albion.
Bognor and Littlehampton don't mix at all. People in Bognor would gravitate towards Chichester or a country pub if they were going out socially.

Bognor is also very Sparta Prague.

 

[BlockDpete]

I'm in Crawley and yes it is very much London teams.
I'm sure on Friday I would see QPR fan at Three Bridges station going to the game, or watching it in the Snooty Fox.

I do see Albion shirts around though. In fact, I see one kid at Tilgate Parkrun in his Vicente blue and white shirt.

 

[mlg57]

I've lived in MK and now Newport Pagnell. With MK being a new town we have supporters from everywhere but there is strong Albion support with the MK Seagulls who probably number around 50.

 

[Eeyore]

The graphic clearly states that it includes National League clubs. Dagenham wouldn't be on it otherwise, either.

I lose track of who's in what now.

 

[wigman]

Bognor is also very Sparta Prague.

Wisla Kraków is the number 1 supported team in Polish Regis.

 

[deslynhamsmoustache1]

Grew up in Worthing moved over to this part of the world 20 years ago, Littlehampton was always seen as the dividing line between the Albion to the East and Pompey to the West. When i first moved everywhere around Chi was Portsmouth but its incredible how a massive shift has taken place over the last few years, not just by our rise and their fall but with the AITC coaching full on in local schools. Hearts and minds are being won

 

[Weststander]

Yes, East Grinstead has way more Palace than Brighton. On the border of E.Sussex, W.Sussex, Surrey and Kent here!

Far more Chelsea fans in Crawley and East Grinstead than CP. The CP connection gets exaggerated because they make themselves known in banter with one of their rivals (us) on sites like NSC.

 

[Alba Badger]

Not to many here in Yapton. Seen a few more shirts recently. Trying to convert some of my sons pals so watch this space.

 

[Weststander]

Team: Plymouth Argyle
League: L2
Potential supporters: 870803

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Torbay and Exeter areas each have well over 100,000, as well as nearby towns. The foofball public there can't stand Plymouth. Why would people in east or north Devon have any interest in Plymouth, a long journey away when there are nearer league clubs,
plus the lure of the Bristol clubs up the M5?

Bearing this out, Plymouth have always had modest attendances.

 

[deslynhamsmoustache1]

Not to many here in Yapton. Seen a few more shirts recently. Trying to convert some of my sons pals so watch this space.

Coming back from the training ground last Friday evening we stopped off at Yapton Chippy, big guy with Albion cap on, son in full training gear, Guy Whittingham's son (Alfie i think) in full Albion coaching gear was waxing lyrical about how great everything is compared to Pompey. It's happening fella and will become more and more obvious as the club continues to grow.

 

[Dorset Seagull]

I'm right on the North Dorset / Wiltshire border and I would guess most people around here have migrated from other towns much like myself. Doesn't seem to be much football interest from the native locals but when the nearest clubs are 25 miles away in Bournemouth and Yeovil then that's hardly surprising.

However I am pleased to say that a North Stand season ticket holder moved in just around the corner from me a few years ago so I reckon we are a force to be reckoned with in these parts. Also I saw an Albion shirt wearer in the local Waitrose a few years back and when I challenged him he strangely pulled up his jacket collar to hide his shirt and just walked on

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Growing up in Horsham in 70/80's it was a predominantly Brighton town. Always remember a healthy following for Fulham in the town too. Same cant be said for Crawley tho where I went to school. That is just a mix of London supported clubs with little BHA support.

Horsham is still full of Brighton fans, 5 coaches a week now from the area to The Amex. Plenty of Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs plus a few Palace too, as they try and escape South London, but not many.

We're gonna build a wall, and Crawley's going to pay for it.

 

[AWAYDAY]

I live in Chichester (moved here, grew up in Eastbourne) which is by and large full of Pompey or plastic fantastic supporters - the emergence of supposed Man City fans in the city in recent years bears witness to that, and I saw a Leicester shirt literally the day after they won the title.
So, theoretically, if we reach the 'promised' land, there is potential to exploit or galvanise people round this way, but I suspect it would be a specious, fair weather support that would filter away if/when the wheels start to come off.

I love the fact that as far afield as Chichester and Tunbridge wells there are die hard Albion fans. Are people from these areas or just moved out there from closer to Brighton?

I get that there's pockets around the country due to movement. I've lived in Sheffield, Manchester and New Zealand and I never forget the elation when you see an fellow Albion supporter so far from home, especially when we were in the lower leagues.