Who’s bigger? Pars or United

***LancsHibs*** · 21-05-2019 08:52 AM

Just had a look at the average attendances for the Championship. Top was Dundee United 5078, second Dunfermline 5008.
United has a promotion chasing season whilst the Pars was pretty mid table so would suggest to me that given the right circumstances Dunfermline have a greater potential. Both clubs have a history, albeit Uniteds more recent?
What’s your thoughts Pars or DU? Both to be fare would be welcome additions over the likes of Hamilton and Livingston

**~~The 90+2~~** · 21-05-2019 08:57 AM

Dundee Utd are a much bigger club than Dunfermline imo.

***J-C*** · 21-05-2019 09:10 AM

Dunfermline have been down for a few seasons now, never really kicked on with the backing their fans give them.

**we are hibs** · 21-05-2019 09:23 AM

Dundee United are the bigger club. I also think they will win the play offs. Wouldn't be surprised to see them take Killie place in the top 6 next season. First season bounce and all that

**JeMeSouviens** · 21-05-2019 09:27 AM

2 bald men and a comb, tbh

But ... Pars for the bridies!

**Since452** · 21-05-2019 09:36 AM

Not much in it

**Larry Burns** · 21-05-2019 09:45 AM

Dundee United are a far bigger club than Dunfermline

To me, it generally goes:

Aberdeen/Hearts/Hibs
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Dundee United
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Dundee/Killie/Motherwell
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St Johnstone/St Mirren
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Caley/County
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Loads of others
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Cove Rangers
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Hamilton

**Smartie** · 21-05-2019 09:47 AM

Pars have a few "derbies" which inflate their figures.

Without Falkirk next season their crowns will come down, as they tend to get ok ish crowds most of the time then big ones for the big games.

The United crowd will also have been affected by going absolutely nowhere under Laszlo for part of the season.

**Since452** · 21-05-2019 10:30 AM

Before the 80's Dunfermline were a much bigger club than Dundee United

**~~The 90+2~~** · 21-05-2019 10:35 AM

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Before the 80's Dunfermline were a much bigger club than Dundee United

That was 40 years ago tbf.

***allezsauzee*** · 21-05-2019 11:47 AM

The jambo obsession with size seems to have infected Hibs.net in recent years.

***Viva_Palmeiras*** · 21-05-2019 12:06 PM

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The jambo obsession with size seems to have infected Hibs.net in recent years.

This. Unfortunately. So is it a yam thing or is it just something you get when your club is on the up?

***Keith_M*** · 21-05-2019 12:54 PM

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The jambo obsession with size seems to have infected Hibs.net in recent years.

I expect you're right but it seemed like a valid question, in light of the relative attendances (which honestly surprised me)

**~~Fife-Hibee~~** · 21-05-2019 01:08 PM

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That was 40 years ago tbf.

😮 clucking bell

**where'stheslope** · 21-05-2019 03:49 PM

Always felt the Dunfermline was a better ground and easier to get to, but they have fans that want every decision their way!!!

Dundee United ground is not as good, and their fans are not quite as bad???

But on fans base, Dunfermline are ahead in good times as they are the only team in the town, unlike Dundee United with their very close neighbours splitting the population!!!

**~~The 90+2~~** · 21-05-2019 04:21 PM

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😮 clucking bell

😂😂

**GORDONSMITH7** · 21-05-2019 04:32 PM

A couple of days into the end of the season for Hibs and inane dafties spend their time posting kack as Alexie Sayle would say. Get on with it. Post season signings will be more important than this nonsense.
BIG G

**Lago** · 21-05-2019 04:47 PM

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That was 40 years ago tbf.

And people on here still go on about the Tornadoes.

**MWHIBBIES** · 21-05-2019 04:51 PM

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And people on here still go on about the Tornadoes.

Rightfully so, a fantastic Hibs side that won a major trophy.

**~~G B Young~~** · 21-05-2019 05:40 PM

A genuinely successful Dunfermline would be a bigger club than United. Historically they used to draw great crowds at East End Park back in the 60s (between 20k and 30k) and more recently when they were in a couple of Scottish Cup finals they all but sold out half of Hampden, something United never come close to doing.

I'd love to see the Pars back in the top flight. Good handy away day, with a much better selection of pubs than around Tannadice.

***Keith_M*** · 21-05-2019 05:44 PM

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But on fans base, Dunfermline are ahead in good times as they are the only team in the town, unlike Dundee United with their very close neighbours splitting the population!!!

Population of Dunfermline is 50,000

Population of Dundee is 148,000

Even divided between two teams, that's still 50% higher.

**AZhibee** · 21-05-2019 05:49 PM

See an occasional United top or reference here...never Dunfermline.

**heretoday** · 21-05-2019 06:24 PM

United are bigger. Pars have a nicer stadium though.
I'd welcome them both back.

**MWHIBBIES** · 21-05-2019 06:37 PM

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A genuinely successful Dunfermline would be a bigger club than United. Historically they used to draw great crowds at East End Park back in the 60s (between 20k and 30k) and more recently when they were in a couple of Scottish Cup finals they all but sold out half of Hampden, something United never come close to doing.

I'd love to see the Pars back in the top flight. Good handy away day, with a much better selection of pubs than around Tannadice.

United took over 20k in 2010 for a Scottish cup final

**Dr_Regal** · 21-05-2019 06:40 PM

Grew up in Dunfermline, in the Isvan Kozma and Norrie McCathie days. Always had decent crowds there.

Hopefully see them get promoted soon.

**~~G B Young~~** · 21-05-2019 07:11 PM

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United took over 20k in 2010 for a Scottish cup final

Think that was when they were playing Ross County (ie a very decent chance of winning). I recall them being well short of selling out when they were up against Celtic a few seasons before that.

They're quite a small club whose stature was inflated by the extraordinary achievements of Jim McLean as manager. Were it not for that I think we might have seen the Dundee clubs merge some time ago.

**we are hibs** · 21-05-2019 07:16 PM

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A genuinely successful Dunfermline would be a bigger club than United. Historically they used to draw great crowds at East End Park back in the 60s (between 20k and 30k) and more recently when they were in a couple of Scottish Cup finals they all but sold out half of Hampden, something United never come close to doing.

I'd love to see the Pars back in the top flight. Good handy away day, with a much better selection of pubs than around Tannadice.

Dundee United sold more than half of Hampden for their last Scottish cup win over ross county

**Brooster** · 21-05-2019 07:27 PM

Dunfermline have more potential than DU. I prefer the Pars tbh, wouldn't mind seeing them in the SPL.

**Del Boy** · 21-05-2019 07:42 PM

Dunfermline count season tickets whether they attend or not, United dont.

United are a far bigger club but both are much bigger than Hamilton, St Johnstone and Rids County