
The eircom League of Ireland has announced a significant rise in attendance figures over the first six weeks of the season compared to the relevant period in 2006.
A total of 97,656 patrons attendance League fixtures over the first six weeks of the 2007 Premier and First Division season.
The figure for the same period a year ago was just 65,828 – equating to a massive rise of 48 per cent this year.
The immediate growth represents early successes for the Club Promotions Officer scheme, led by National Co-ordinator Noel Mooney as well as the 15 club promotions officers, all of whom have been appointed within the past four months.
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Rovers | 12 | 25 |
| St Patrick's Athletic | 12 | 23 |
| Dundalk | 12 | 21 |
| Bohemian FC | 12 | 20 |
| Derry City | 12 | 14 |
| Galway United | 11 | 14 |
| Shelbourne | 11 | 13 |
| Drogheda United | 11 | 10 |
| Sligo Rovers | 11 | 8 |
| Waterford FC | 10 | 4 |