Re the excellent initiative of the club re the pricing for the Bolton game.
It's been a long standing view of mine, ableit based on the views of a few I've met notably at the FF, that some ST holders think they ought to be treated better than the casual walk on fan.
Their oft repeated argument seems to centre on the basis that paying for a season ticket makes them in some way a more committed and loyal fan.Maybe it did a couple of decades ago but not anymore.Alternative revune namely Sky payments should more than compensate for the initial season beginning income expected from ST sales.
I think of a season ticket of guranteeing you a better chance of seeing prime performances or getting preferential treatment when it comes to special events eg Cup Finals.Think of it a bit like buying a season ticket for the theatre or being a member of Qantas/BA travellers lounges.Or another example,cheap texts on a prepaid mobile plan viz a viz cheaper calls on a monthly plan. In no way should a walk on casual be derided for taking up the offer of a "special priced" seat at a cheaper price.Should the good times ever return they can be expected to take a back seat in preference to ST holders.However the clubs initiative in trying to fill the ground would hopefull encourage others to take up a ST.
However I don't think being a ST holder makes you anymore special than a casual fan.It's not as if being a ST holder makes you akin to being a member of say LCCC or a private club.To me it suggests you either have the benefit of the wherewithall to be able to afford a ST or that you are sensible enough to realise the overall benefits it potentially offers.