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Post by jt on Feb 10, 2023 10:48:58 GMT
With attendance of 3,838 last night that puts Lion's average home attendance at 2,805 for EuroCup! How many of those are actual paying customers? The vast majority.. Lions sold tickets starting at £5 for the upper tier. It does get a bit boring having everything constantly questioned whenever Lion's do something well. |
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Post by D44 on Feb 10, 2023 10:53:54 GMT
How many of those are actual paying customers? The vast majority.. Lions sold tickets starting at £5 for the upper tier. It does get a bit boring having everything constantly questioned whenever Lion's do something well. We're so used to scraping money together and living hand to mouth in British Basketball that people actually think 777 care about the gate receipt. |
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Post by jt on Feb 10, 2023 11:03:23 GMT
The vast majority.. Lions sold tickets starting at £5 for the upper tier. It does get a bit boring having everything constantly questioned whenever Lion's do something well. We're so used to scraping money together and living hand to mouth in British Basketball that people actually think 777 care about the gate receipt. A classic was when Lions significantly improved the game night experience, part of which was lighting the court whilst making the seating darker. People's first reaction was saying it was so Lions could hide all the empty seats, despite the game having over 4000 attendance |
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Post by dexter on Feb 10, 2023 12:43:15 GMT
We're so used to scraping money together and living hand to mouth in British Basketball that people actually think 777 care about the gate receipt. A classic was when Lions significantly improved the game night experience, part of which was lighting the court whilst making the seating darker. People's first reaction was saying it was so Lions could hide all the empty seats, despite the game having over 4000 attendance I really don’t understand that argument. When I’m watching the game I’m watching game not watching the audience. |
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Post by jt on Feb 10, 2023 12:56:37 GMT
A classic was when Lions significantly improved the game night experience, part of which was lighting the court whilst making the seating darker. People's first reaction was saying it was so Lions could hide all the empty seats, despite the game having over 4000 attendance I really don’t understand that argument. When I’m watching the game I’m watching game not watching the audience. I much prefer that look anyway. I think Plymouth have done a good job with that |
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Post by dexter on Feb 10, 2023 13:40:01 GMT
I really don’t understand that argument. When I’m watching the game I’m watching game not watching the audience. I much prefer that look anyway. I think Plymouth have done a good job with that I agree. The Pavilions looks amazing. It will be a real shame if they move out of there. Maybe they would still play there occasionally for big games. |
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Post by LTfan on Feb 10, 2023 15:18:06 GMT
With attendance of 3,838 last night that puts Lion's average home attendance at 2,805 for EuroCup! How many of those are actual paying customers? They'll sometimes invite community groups, charities etc. but most of the crowd are full paying members of the public. You try and find free or discounted tickets these days and you'll see the days of Groupon etc. are long gone. |
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Post by dexter on Mar 8, 2023 21:07:39 GMT
Impressive defensive display by Lions to get the away win. Outstanding performance by Oni. Taylor and Decker were good too. All players worked hard in defence. Koufos was missed. Lions players are pretty tall in the BBL but in Europe they really need both of their big men.
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Post by LTfan on Mar 9, 2023 9:12:43 GMT
Impressive defensive display by Lions to get the away win. Outstanding performance by Oni. Taylor and Decker were good too. All players worked hard in defence. Koufos was missed. Lions players are pretty tall in the BBL but in Europe they really need both of their big men. I wasn't quite as impressed, I know it was an away game, and I know Slask has had a bit of a re-build, but I was expecting a better performance against a team that has won just 1 of their 15 games. When Slask took the lead in Q3 it really wasn't looking good. Still, a wins a win. For me the commentator summed it up by saying "London can do better, and need to do better". It's now looking very likely London will finish 7th in their group, which I'd be happy with. But facing a high ranked team from the other (tougher) group, I'd just be extremely pleased if they got past the first round of the play-offs. |
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Post by dexter on Mar 9, 2023 9:35:47 GMT
Impressive defensive display by Lions to get the away win. Outstanding performance by Oni. Taylor and Decker were good too. All players worked hard in defence. Koufos was missed. Lions players are pretty tall in the BBL but in Europe they really need both of their big men. I wasn't quite as impressed, I know it was an away game, and I know Slask has had a bit of a re-build, but I was expecting a better performance against a team that has won just 1 of their 15 games. When Slask took the lead in Q3 it really wasn't looking good. Still, a wins a win. For me the commentator summed it up by saying "London can do better, and need to do better". It's now looking very likely London will finish 7th in their group, which I'd be happy with. But facing a high ranked team from the other (tougher) group, I'd just be extremely pleased if they got past the first round of the play-offs. It wasn’t the most enjoyable game to watch but I am glad to see they are able to win this kind of game. There is a big difference between the best teams in EuroCup and teams like London Lions. I don’t have any expectations for the knockout stage. I am more interested in seeing improvements in their remaining regular season games. |
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Post by jt on Mar 9, 2023 16:01:07 GMT
My fourth EuroCup away day this season and my fourth win! Slask's arena was easily the most impressive I've ever been to, a huge concrete dome with all their championship banners hanging, it's awesome.
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Post by LTfan on Mar 9, 2023 18:27:09 GMT
My fourth EuroCup away day this season and my fourth win! Slask's arena was easily the most impressive I've ever been to, a huge concrete dome with all their championship banners hanging, it's awesome. It was great to hear some away London supporters on the tv coverage. I salute your commitment. Unfortunately personal circumstances (family, work, etc.) mean I can’t really travel to any of these away games. I did make the journey to Wembley though.  I saw some of the photos of the venue on social media, it looked epic. Is it used for anything else besides basketball? |
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Post by jt on Mar 10, 2023 18:48:05 GMT
My fourth EuroCup away day this season and my fourth win! Slask's arena was easily the most impressive I've ever been to, a huge concrete dome with all their championship banners hanging, it's awesome. It was great to hear some away London supporters on the tv coverage. I salute your commitment. Unfortunately personal circumstances (family, work, etc.) mean I can’t really travel to any of these away games. I did make the journey to Wembley though. I saw some of the photos of the venue on social media, it looked epic. Is it used for anything else besides basketball? I'm sure it was mostly SaintPat you heard! It's used for quite a lot of different sports and concerts I believe, such a great space |
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Post by LTfan on Mar 11, 2023 8:50:10 GMT
It was great to hear some away London supporters on the tv coverage. I salute your commitment. Unfortunately personal circumstances (family, work, etc.) mean I can’t really travel to any of these away games. I did make the journey to Wembley though. I saw some of the photos of the venue on social media, it looked epic. Is it used for anything else besides basketball? I'm sure it was mostly SaintPat you heard! It's used for quite a lot of different sports and concerts I believe, such a great space Out of interest, are you part of the newly formed Pride supporters group or a long-standing supporter? Or just an independent new supporter? Whichever, it’s great to hear fans are going to some of these European away games, and great to see the appreciation the Lions organisation are giving them on the socials. |
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Post by jt on Mar 11, 2023 9:38:21 GMT
I'm sure it was mostly SaintPat you heard! It's used for quite a lot of different sports and concerts I believe, such a great space Out of interest, are you part of the newly formed Pride supporters group or a long-standing supporter? Or just an independent new supporter? Whichever, it’s great to hear fans are going to some of these European away games, and great to see the appreciation the Lions organisation are giving them on the socials. I've been a supporter & season ticket holder for a few years (since Justin Robinsons second MVP season) but I also know the Pride guys and have a pint and sit with them every so often |
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Post by LTfan on Mar 22, 2023 9:41:32 GMT
Unless London do something remarkable in the playoffs, tonight’s game against Türk Telekom will be the last Euro Cup game at the Copper Box this season.
Earlier in the season London were beaten by 30 points, and neither team have much to play for having both already secured a play off spot. Turk Telekom could lose their home court advantage if they lose their final 2 games and others go their way, but I think that’s unlikely.
But I’m hoping for a good atmosphere at least at the Copper Box tonight. It’s also live on BT Sport 1 from 7:15pm.
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Post by jt on Mar 22, 2023 10:10:07 GMT
Unless London do something remarkable in the playoffs, tonight’s game against Türk Telekom will be the last Euro Cup game at the Copper Box this season. Earlier in the season London were beaten by 30 points, and neither team have much to play for having both already secured a play off spot. Turk Telekom could lose their home court advantage if they lose their final 2 games and others go their way, but I think that’s unlikely. But I’m hoping for a good atmosphere at least at the Copper Box tonight. It’s also live on BT Sport 1 from 7:15pm. I think whatever the result of the next two games we're locked in in 7th place so tonight is fairly meaningless for us. If Kosta isn't back I fear it will be quite one sided. Still buzzing for the game though! |
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Post by dexter on Mar 22, 2023 15:42:05 GMT
Lions badly need Koufos. If he’s not playing I’m not watching.
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Post by dandayr on Mar 22, 2023 21:56:59 GMT
Lions badly need Koufos. If he’s not playing I’m not watching. you missed a decent attempt by them all turned on the play where the guy got his block 3 on oni and then slammed it till then thought lions might just close one of these games out |
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Post by D44 on Mar 22, 2023 22:12:14 GMT
Miye Oni was superb tonight. Nasty looking ankle roll for Decker right at the death.
If Lions are going to seriously try to win this next year they miss a big athletic forward, Tyrik Jones caused them all sorts of issues tonight, as did Kamagate against Paris from the few games I've watched. Sharma isn't really at that level. Soko is a miss too.
Glad it was a hard game as gives Eagles half a chance of the upset tomorrow 😆
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