As an EB fan, I hope they add that glittering once they are in ISL. But the link to ATM and lack of emotion for traditional EB-MB and the experience of witnessing the lack of professionalism of EB-MB for such a long time will still attract those young people to ATK.
Well that is if Atletico Madrid stay with ATK. Already mentioned how the hypothetical drop in fanbase might work against the reasons Madrid is even in India to begin with and that is to increase their brand most likely. Would they be content being the potentially third, and least, most popular team in Kolkata?
If they are willing to stay on and are content with 15,000-20,000 (with potential to increase in the future) and sponsorships won't take a dent, then let them stay on their own.
20% of Kolkata population is Marwari and you say that ATK wont be able to fill RS stadium. (Thats only Marwaris I am taking into consideration. )...Include Dada fans as well ! PS- I am no Marwari
To go to stadium in every match whether it is rain, sun or busy day in office requires tremendous passion, which I think with all respect to them they lack. That is why I am again saying they may get full-house, but certainly not everyday.
Passion doesnt develop in a year or two...we should talk about this 5 years down the line . ATK have been successful in drawing the attention of the younger generation who are neither MB/EB supporters. They just want to enjoy football. Those days of being in Bengal where you HAVE to be either a Ghoti or Bangal has gone. I am a bloody BA-TI
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If they are willing to stay on and are content with 15,000-20,000 (with potential to increase in the future) and sponsorships won't take a dent, then let them stay on their own.
PS- I am no Marwari