Bantams top of the value for money table (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Bantams top of the value for money table

10:26am Friday 28th November 2008

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Omar Daley’s injury wasn’t the only black spot on Tuesday night.

The other disappointment was the crowd figure of 12,145 – the lowest at Valley Parade this season.

Barely 200 Chesterfield fans made the hour’s trip from Derbyshire and there were some gaps among the home season-ticket holders.

The ones who couldn’t be bothered turning up were the real losers after another tension-packed 90 minutes which could have gone either way.

It may not be good for Stuart McCall’s blood pressure – or that of the rest of us – but end-to-end action seems to be the norm this season.

As he recovered his composure afterwards, the manager admitted that you certainly cannot knock the entertainment value dished up every week. The stats back that up. If you want goals, Valley Parade is the place to be.

Only Shrewsbury and Dagenham have been more prolific at home in League Two. But Valley Parade is level with Shrewsbury’s Prostar Stadium as the stage which has seen the most goals.

In fact, there are only four grounds across the country that can top the 32 witnessed by Valley Parade punters.

Hartlepool’s Victoria Park leads the way with a whopping 39 from nine games, followed by Bristol Rovers (34) and Watford and Charlton on 33.

But in terms of value for money, City must be streets ahead with their £150 season-tickets. And to think you can currently get another one for next year for £99…