tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post2731116425362064952..comments2023-03-20T23:05:07.595+09:00Comments on Mito-HollyHock.com: Mito's Future Rival: Catching Up With Tochigi SCAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-14631167777750332202008-06-09T15:19:00.000+09:002008-06-09T15:19:00.000+09:00I'm pretty sure the stadium situation is the clinc...I'm pretty sure the stadium situation is the clincher. In Mito, you can drive either 20minutes to see the home team lose against Kusatsu, or 1 hour to see the strongest team in the country. Both are on a single road from Mito and not hard to access, but public transport is much different. There is also a direct train line from Mito to the front of Kashima Stadium, while Kasamatsu is inconveniently serviced by transportation requiring at least a transfer from train to bus. There is a shuttle bus service but it is seen as expensive. Without being convenient to casual fans, only the hardcore will pass up Kashima for Mito.<BR/><BR/>The new stadium should be ready a little over a year from now. Currently it is just a foundation. Unfortunately, it will still be about 5 kilometers from the nearest station, but it is on several main bus lines and the planned lack of parking will provide the reasoning for a quality shuttle service. If it only requires a 10-15 minute investment to stop in on a match, I see many more people in attendance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-15578544221209599772008-06-09T14:39:00.000+09:002008-06-09T14:39:00.000+09:00yeah, I'd have to agree. Not match fixing as such,...yeah, I'd have to agree. Not match fixing as such, I don't think the referee had much to do with the result in either games but maybe just a)suggestions to the coach of Honda FC and b)maybe even a lack of motivation by Arte. I mean if they won they might go out of the JFL.. I'm sure that was probably in the back of some of the players minds that day. They might not have done it deliberately but if you're thinking it...<BR/>Anyway, all in all, I don't think you can blame any of the Gifu players for it...<BR/><BR/>..and attendance, well since the price hasn't changed much at Mito I guess you'd have to put it down to the fact that "Champion" team kashima Antlers are so close and they also represent Ibaraki prefecture, whereas a team like Tochigi is the sole representative for Tochigi-ken...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I hope they bump themselves up a bit. The figures will probably rise with the new stadium too don't you think? BTW How is that Stadium going??? Any word on it?? Completion dates??richyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11548480954344695702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-40566052262795750092008-06-09T04:07:00.000+09:002008-06-09T04:07:00.000+09:00Well, usually the idea of match fixing goes to the...Well, usually the idea of match fixing goes to the referees and only rarely to the club itself and it is hard to place such accusations based on one game. In this situation, though, there was thought tht the Takasaki club and players themselves attempted no effective shots on goal.<BR/><BR/>Mito's numbers were fairly low both as Prima Ham FC and Mito FC. crowds were rarely more than 500 - 1000. When the new JFL was founded, crowds were in the 1000 range, and early in the pro ranks, Mito was bringing in under 1000 often during the first few years. Mito's ticket prices haven't changed while pro (other than the elimination of the cheapest section with a poor view of the field), and the figures otherwise seem to more or less follow the same trends as soccer popularity in the country at large.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-57082116208994967762008-06-09T00:29:00.000+09:002008-06-09T00:29:00.000+09:00Interesting story mate!Yes, I heard the rumors of ...Interesting story mate!<BR/>Yes, I heard the rumors of match fixing but I think it went beyond that game. I think the game before Honda got beaten by Ryutsuu Uni 4-0 or something (apparently being told to rest the top players) which squeeked Gifu into third and eventually a place in the J2. At the time Honda were in good form and looking like finishing 3rd but...<BR/>I'd like to think that match fixing wasn't the case in all this but... I'm afraid to say that I think it's a strong possibility.<BR/><BR/>Now Vendo as you talk about J2 attendance figures, I think that the price has a big influence on that. I mean Gifu had bigger attendance figures last year than this year so far. Back when they were in the Tokai league they got 12,000 in one game when it was free! But as the price has moved up about 500 yen each year I've heard that alot of fans especially a) familys, and b) the general "I'm new to the game/team" people, get turned off by the prices and can't afford to go...<BR/>I think especially for the teams lower in the competition this is a problem. How were Mito's attendance figures in the JFL?richyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11548480954344695702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-20263686063279715552008-06-06T05:40:00.000+09:002008-06-06T05:40:00.000+09:0026 years old. 47 is a number involved in the lore ...26 years old. 47 is a number involved in the lore of my old college...<BR/><BR/>And the girl wasn't exactly an UPGRADE compared to the current situation... :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-81876641885709973082008-06-06T03:38:00.000+09:002008-06-06T03:38:00.000+09:00Hehe great story Vendo :-)so tell me, why number 4...Hehe great story Vendo :-)so tell me, why number 47? The most logical answer would be your age, but although i've never met or seen u in person, you seem to be alot younger than that im ny opinion;)<BR/><BR/>pretty interesting to hearwhat you said about the Gifu-Arte match last year. Perhaps Richy could tell us more about this?<BR/><BR/>You should have lied and gone with one of the girls though:PNipponBassehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415252416688808833noreply@blogger.com