Quote: Him "Why wouldn't the club want fans to lobby on its behalf?
I really really don't get why it's "crass", "classless", "blackmail", or "out of order".
They're asking people to support the planning proposal. In the same way as there are always groups objecting to planning proposals.
This is akin to the "screwing the fans out of money" whenever a club brings a new shirt out.'"
Because the planning application should be able to stand on its own merits - getting a load of supports to write to the council will not change the technicalities of the application. The planners will either pass it on its merits/legalities or not.