 In effect most teams struggled to attract crowds as team owners were surprised by the lack of popular support (as averages of at least 1,500 were needed to break even).Belgium Lions trainer Tom Shackelford claimed his team started with about 1,800 spectators which "dwindled down to 300 and 400".The Munich Eagles were also said to draw 400, the Swiss Alpines drew slightly more with around 800 per game.