What constitutes a "Big" football Club?

[Jetl3on]

Listening or watching various sports reports, there is always someone claiming theirs or the opposition as a big club, but what constitutes big?

[wormburner]

A mysterious secret formula comprising current position, historic average position, average attendance, and whether they've ever won anything.

For me, attendance is the biggest factor.

[Wacky Racer]

The one with the most money in the bank...

Hence Manchester City are the biggest club in the world..........:

[CraigMST]

http://footyramblings.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/wha...

For me, history, trophys, worldwide fanbase.
I support Liverpool.

[mickk]

Wacky Racer said:

The one with the most money in the bank...

Hence Manchester City are the biggest club in the world..........:

For another season or so..

[TheHeretic]

CraigMST said:

http://footyramblings.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/wha...

For me, history, trophys, worldwide fanbase.
I support Liverpool.

Can't really argue with that table. There are so many aspects that could be included that I think it will never be agreed upon.

[Devilstreak]

TheHeretic said:

Can't really argue with that table. There are so many aspects that could be included that I think it will never be agreed upon.

[obob]

TheHeretic said:

Can't really argue with that table. There are so many aspects that could be included that I think it will never be agreed upon.

Equal points for FA cup and League, should be weighted less IMO. 5 games vs 38.

[TheHeretic]

obob said:

Equal points for FA cup and League, should be weighted less IMO. 5 games vs 38.

Regardless, it would only change the table slightly, really. A pretty good indication, in my opinion.

[E38Ross]

do not, for the love of god, let essexplumber see that table

[obob]

TheHeretic said:

obob said:

Equal points for FA cup and League, should be weighted less IMO. 5 games vs 38.

Regardless, it would only change the table slightly, really. A pretty good indication, in my opinion.

True. Post it on the Liverpool thread and watch the fireworks!

[Black can man]

E38Ross said:

do not, for the love of god, let essexplumber see that table

You seem unable to post without mentioning the Plumber

[E38Ross]

Black can man said:

E38Ross said:

do not, for the love of god, let essexplumber see that table

You seem unable to post without mentioning the Plumber

reckon i've mentioned him in around 0.1-0.2% of my posts

Edited by E38Ross on Sunday 6th May 13:45

[Jetl3on]

wormburner said:

A mysterious secret formula comprising current position, historic average position, average attendance, and whether they've ever won anything.

For me, attendance is the biggest factor.

So what attendance figure would mean a club is big?

[ellroy]

Jetl3on said:

So what attendance figure would mean a club is big?

Average 40,000 plus I'd suggest in UK club terms.

[TheHeretic]

ellroy said:

Average 40,000 plus I'd suggest in UK club terms.

Jog on.

[wormburner]

Jetl3on said:

wormburner said:

A mysterious secret formula comprising current position, historic average position, average attendance, and whether they've ever won anything.

For me, attendance is the biggest factor.

So what attendance figure would mean a club is big?

In my view (and this is all just semantics really) a big club is >25,000. A really big club is >35,000. It is relatively easy for a club that has someone writing very big cheques to do well, but it is with the acquisition and retention of a large fanbase that a club moves from arriviste to establishment in terms of really deserving a seat around the big boys' table.

[ellroy]

TheHeretic said:

Jog on.

What's the matter are your clubs fans not that numerous? Its the only conclusion I can think of.

It covers the big clubs Man U, City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle

[TheHeretic]

ellroy said:

TheHeretic said:

Jog on.

What's the matter are your clubs fans not that numerous? Its the only conclusion I can think of.

It covers the big clubs Man U, City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle

Here, have another...

[RWD cossie wil]

5 European cups. Simple really.