any news on how pass sales are doing

id be surprised if clubs are not back playing home and away games sooner, sky only broadcast virtually every game last season as we missed 4 months, so had to honour the deal, this season we have lost a few rounds so maybe a couple of rounds at headingley or saints then clubs back to their home and away format, if no fans are not allowed, then sky needs to let clubs use their own feeds (like fc live) to allow fans to view live games

The bit about being 'rembursed at the end of the season for home games played at neutral grounds' needs a bit more explanation.

I can see some being reluctant to hand over £250+ when £30 of games is already missing (season is 1 home game shorter and 1st round at Headingley) and likely more games will be moved. The club need to make it clear what the remebursement will be, more shop vouchers, prizes or just cold hard cash off a 2022 pass.

Or hopefully and alternatively people will just be happy to support the club and not want anything back.

I still intend to renew.

But I am also mindful some are struggling right now, and knowingly handing over money without clarity on what you'll be getting will put some others off. Its a difficult balance to keep the clubs finances afloat but also making it an attractive product for people to buy.

If you're struggling financially would you buy a pass anyway?
For me personally I'd rather the club benefit financially from me and others not wanting any rebates or reimbursement from money I would have spent anyway.

Correct I've had a pass since I was 8(I'm 43 now) but I cannot justify paying 280 out at the moment I'll just wait till the club is given the all clear and I'll buy a pass at a reduced price for the games we have left, don't forget we only got three games last season I didn't want anything back.

Like many on here I was happy to let my direct debit keep running, even though we were not seeing any games. I also contributed to the club's charity and as part of the deal was promised FCLive for nothing for this coming season. Unfortunately, despite many attempts I have not been able to register and the club have not replied to any of my mails. Whatever I will be continuing to support the team I have followed since the late 1940's.

For me this is one side of the club that really needs improving, the amount of posts you see on forums etc about the club staff not replying to people's queries, they must lose a fair bit of revenue because of it

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I suspect the staff are on furlough and therefore not able to engage in work that either makes money or generates a service for their employer.
As frustrating as it is we may need to cut the club and staff some slack.

To be honest, I usually just have a walk and renew our passes, but with obvious problems due to CV19 this wasn’t possible,

I wanted to pay for the passes, over the phone, so I emailed the club, they called, and they took my payments over the phone last month.

So can’t complain personally, they have been hamstrung like a lot of business, and as you say it’s been difficult for the club. There are going to be some further problems I’m sure, regarding finances for everyone, and also many will still be uncomfortable in crowds, if and when it’s possible, ideally we must do our best to ensure we still have a club to support, whilst understanding there are those supporters even with the best of intentions, can only do what is best for them.

Testing times for many financially, and worryingly, avoiding crowds of people has also become the norm.

Good post well said!

I didnt get a pass last year, as I was working away, I will be also be this year, but would still like to get a pass to support the club, I'm not bothered if I don't get to any games or I'm not a priority if only a few thousand can attend. I just want to support the club. I understand those that cant afford it, but we really have to try and keep the club going and allow them to keep challenging the best we can.

Hopefully the club will announce something soon for those of who didnt have a pass last season, but would like one this year.

I’m in the same position. Would happily sign up and accept I’d be in any “phase 2” for allowing crowds back. Hopefully the club can release info on new members with appropriate limitations on attendance to meet distancing requirements soon.