It's interesting you mention about the marketing aspect going forward as this is something I think needs to be improved radically if they're ever going to meet their aspiration of regular games at Old Trafford.
On attending the West Ham game, I have to admit to being a bit disappointed with the apparent lack of fanfare at the ground. Granted, the PR bods may have thought that investing in a full stadium frontage display may not have been money well spent, but where's the picture board celebrating the Women's Team's FA Cup victory amongst the display near the "Trinity" statue? How can we take the likes of SJR and INEOS seriously with their assurances that they value the Women's Team when they don't acknowledge a first for the club. All well and good using "All Red, All Equal" as a marketing strapline, but they need to turn words into action and make all Teams within United aren't treated with the same regard.
Whilst it's only right and fair that all United fans are consulted about the future of the Old Trafford development, the club also needs to be pragmatic and concentrate on how they can market the Women's Team effectively so we have consistent high attendances at the LSV and then look at further fixtures at Old Trafford. Until then, we face the prospect of further disappointing attendances as with West Ham, and with it - a disappointing atmosphere.
It's interesting you mention about the marketing aspect going forward as this is something I think needs to be improved radically if they're ever going to meet their aspiration of regular games at Old Trafford.
On attending the West Ham game, I have to admit to being a bit disappointed with the apparent lack of fanfare at the ground. Granted, the PR bods may have thought that investing in a full stadium frontage display may not have been money well spent, but where's the picture board celebrating the Women's Team's FA Cup victory amongst the display near the "Trinity" statue? How can we take the likes of SJR and INEOS seriously with their assurances that they value the Women's Team when they don't acknowledge a first for the club. All well and good using "All Red, All Equal" as a marketing strapline, but they need to turn words into action and make all Teams within United aren't treated with the same regard.
Whilst it's only right and fair that all United fans are consulted about the future of the Old Trafford development, the club also needs to be pragmatic and concentrate on how they can market the Women's Team effectively so we have consistent high attendances at the LSV and then look at further fixtures at Old Trafford. Until then, we face the prospect of further disappointing attendances as with West Ham, and with it - a disappointing atmosphere.