City fan on talksport going when we were in 3rd division we pulled in 32000 fans most loyal fans in the world had me in stitches my dad and uncles all went to Utd when they were relegated in the 70s and the crowd was still in full force. City are an embarrassment and just proves you can throw all the money into it but you may have quick success but you will never have the success they truly crave that can't be bought. The likes of United, Liverpool, Villa or even Nottingham Forest have had. European and Domestic success which hadn't been bought but been done on the back of hard work, determination and over time. I hope we hear THE CITY IS YOURS at Old Trafford on Sunday
Norwich averaged crowds of 29000 in the 3rd division in 2009 or something, an increase on their previous season's crowds in the Championship. They'd probably have had even more if their ground could hold more, as their average was just 500 below capacity, and it included away fans which didn't always sell out. City's boast of 32000 fans in the 3rd division isn't as impressive as they make it out to be, and other mid tier clubs can match that.
Sunderland averaged 32,157 spectators per game in 18/19, their first season in League 1. They're currently averaging 29,954 in 21/22, their fourth season in League 1.
Norwich and Sunderland would be around City's level were it not for the sheiks. Except from my experience, Norwich and Sunderland fans don't throw around abuse at other clubs nearly as much as City fans do. They're happy with their lot more or less, and aspire to more, but aren't nearly as entitled as City fans are.