No doubt but I think the resignation of Agar helped. Lets hope the upward trend continues.

If the club are seriouse about balancing the books it needs to take a close look at its self, as a supporter since the sixties i am really getting disalusioned. I have bought a season ticket for my grandson and myself for many years now and after finding out on Friday before the game that after all thats been said about stopping people getting into the ground for nothing some are aquiring free tickets, this is starting to p me off. On top of that when we got to the turnstile we had a bag of refreshments confiscated my a jobsworth who informed us that it is clubs policy not to let people take their own refreshments in so that they buy inside. So when did this come into force, i have openly done this for many years and not once been challenged about it, i would point out that i have still bought hot dogs, chip and beer etc throughout this season but we do enjoy alternatives at half time (avoids the long ques) all told we lost a bottle and a can of cola chocolate eclares, fudge biscuits etc, is it not against the law to take someones private possesions without giving them prior knowledge of the rules. All this may sound petty to a lot of people but its things like this that drive fans away when we really need to be attracting them. All in all i will seriously think next year as to whether i will buy season tickets or call it a day.

He only sings when were winning, sings when were winning…..

Must say I also take a dim view of refreshments being confiscated.
Doesn't affect me as I travel light and buy.
As a child I always looked forward to half time picnic Mum had prepared for us .
This issue does need attending to.
Little things do count, after all the people who actually bothered to attend were being penalised.

Really? We actually take food off people?

Yep, food and drink. Other than maybe a bottle of water on a hot day we don't take anything in but my better half is getting her handbag searched most games now and it is quite annoying.

Mate took grand child in push chair and they were a bit uppity about the kids bottle with water in it my mate told them "yes its vodka in it that's why hes got it in his Gob" made me laugh when he told me.

Looking at the responce on here re- confiscation i think a responce from MC would be in order also company policy regarding free tickets clarification (silence is not an option).

Whats the name of the security company that provide the service. All front line staff must have on display a S I A license and provide you with the number if required. Bags can be searched if requested by the club, however this practise would normally only take place for security reasons or on licensed premises and concerts.

Belle View is a licensed Premises

Well I'm often accused of blindly backing the club but confiscating food is way over the top for me.

Sorry when I said licensed premises I was referring to night clubs . Further more actual searching is not a practise normally performed, but when it is should be undertaken with 2 x officers present.

sorry when I said licensed premises I should have said pubs and clubs. Actual searching would not normally be performed, and if it is must be performed with 2 x officers present. Also any confiscated items should be recorded and offered to be re claimed . Im 90% sure an official sign must also be on display, and an explanation why the practise takes place.

I saw the stewards accumulating a pile of drinks bottles outside the ground, but didn't really take much notice.

If they're confiscating food and drinks on the way in now, they'd best get ready for a feyt at the next game; nobody fingers my flask.

They can try and take my snap if they want, good luck to them.