Merlin said: "I[i was told but somebody at the club yesterday that they have sold 500 adult season tickets this year, that is one of the main reasons we are in this mess[/i"

This is incorrect. At the shareholders meeting, Mr. Elston stated categorically that we had sold only 215 season tickets. This was even used as an illustration of how we lag behind other SL clubs - those specifically mentioned were Leeds and Hull who both sell over 6000 season tickets per season. Our income from season tickets is miniscule compared to most other SL clubs (I believe Ted stated that we only make about £160,000). This means, of course, we have far less cash during the off season and consequently why we have been relying on a windfall payment from a developer. I think the various "membership" levels of season ticket we came up with this year was simply confusing and poorly marketed. We should have gone for a straightforward cheap deal to bring in the cash quickly, something like Bradford's masterstroke perhaps.

Keep it coming Starbug i'm interested in what you have to say old bean

The more things change.......

OMG just been reading this thread from the start, never twigged it was so long ago and out of date, but couldn't understand the references to "Ted". Yeah Tommy, the more things change ......

I started to read thread then when I got to end realised its 2 years old. Please take it off here as its confusing and about the previous regime but gives the impression it's about the current.

...which is exactly why it should stay. Its always nice to get some perspective.