In week where there are a reported 87 live matches legally being televised or streamed in the UK there is plenty to debate as to whether the constant bombardment of small screen action is having a detrimental effect on attendances.
The focus so far has mainly been on the Championship and Leagues One and Two but the loss of even a small number of people coming through the turnstiles lower down can be more keenly felt when the takings are added up at the end of the 90 minutes.
That so many lower level clubs continue to offer such a welcoming environment, acting as a hub for the local community in many ways, is testament to the continuing efforts of people behind the scenes at every ground, manning the turnstiles, selling the raffle tickets and (ever more crucially given the increasing demands on their time) completing all of the paperwork required for the respective leagues and the FA.
A couple of examples from this coming weekend where the game on the pitch will just be part of a wider day of activities take place in the North West Counties Football League.
Whitchurch Alport host Charnock Richard on Saturday in the Premier Division at Yockings Park and £5 will not only get you into that game but also into the club's Spooktacular Beer Festival with a host of activities lined up throughout the day.
And Wythenshawe Town have a race night taking place after Saturday's clash with Vauxhall Motors with £5 again the Adult price for both events.
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