Just a thought but I wonder if we will get to know how many tickets the club have sold for next season, it's a great deal at £120 for the amount of games we will have. Some may say too good but I think it would be good for the club to announce how many fans have taken them up on the offer as it may encourage more when the next deal comes.

Any thoughts?

Yes.

Because everyone appears to be concerned about losing their money, why doesn't Gary open a separate bank account controlled by the 'new' Supporters' Club and pay the receipts into that account so that should there be any financial problems the money would be 'ring-fenced'. Then, when the Cougars keep sailing into the sun (like Captain Pugwash) and nothing happens, the funds are released?

That said, I must have missed something as it appears to be too simple a solution.

I doubt they will say how many take up the early bird offer, I can't imagine knowing it this time will have much impact on anyone's decision to buy a ticket. I don't have the cash to buy one but may be tempted in the payment plan.
From a business front, cash is king I just hope this aim to inject cash early will be used wisely, but think it is sensible for them to get cash in as early as possible.

I am quite willing to let you know they have sold at least 2 . You can all hold on to your money and pay more later The interest I will have to pay on the Credit card will be far less than the difference I would be paying for the tickets after today.

I think you have miscounted, I count 4....

I know of 3 others

I think the payment plan is better to be honest as i don't think that many people will have a spare 120 quid lying around to buy a season ticket at the moment

Yeah, the payment plan will make it easier to spread the cost and plan ahead.
... besides my credit card is heavily burdened currently with the costs to fix my car before it's MOT... though I'd rather avoid letting the bank benefit from any interest on a balance on my credit card.
I really hope the club increases it's season ticket holders, whether it be the early bird offer or a payment plan, I'd be really interested in knowing the final number at the start of the next season.

I too think the Payment Plan (membership) is a good idea, not only for the fans but also for the club because it gives the club a steady cash flow throughout the whole year.