Yeah, I don't think some fans realise what others give up to watch their team. It's easy to look down on others from your ivory tower. Hope he gets something else quickly

Sorry to hear that Trace, hope he finds something soon, my brothers been out of work for some time now.
As for others peoples financial worries, I would say, with no wish to offend you, but most tend not to post them on a public forum, but that doesn't mean they haven't/ don't have them.

The only reason I have felt the need to post details is the fact that I have had to defend my not joining Club Rovers, a simple I can't afford it or I don't agree with it isn't enough for some people. It's stopped me using the other forum and now it seems those same people are determined to have a go on here. I have never said we are not alone in having job worries, not by a long shot, there thousands in the same position in this area alone. I had hoped that by posting the fact that we would have difficulty paying for and joining the scheme we would be representing the views of many other people who haven't joined either, but that clearly goes over the heads of some people.

I agree with Trace, there must be loads of fans who cannot afford to join the scheme due to the amount of redundancies in our area, my family included. My hubby was made redundant from the caravan industry and this year we didn't even buy season passes, let alone join the new scheme. We have missed only a couple of games this season, Catalans being one due to costs, and Saints due to my sons work commitments. Are we less committed supporters because we don't join the scheme ? definitely not.

Don't think there was any need for the patronising remarks from a fellow supporter.

Stuff them - you don't have to justify yourself to anyone.

Just a quick question as my brother in law is a dobbin, he's been a season ticket holder for longer than I care to remember and has enjoyed the same seat every year, he has decided not to join for financial reasons. Does this mean he runs the risk of not getting the same seat because some "newby" supporter has joined?

Yes.

Yes, if someone joins club Rovers and buys their pass before you BIL then they will be able to choose where they sit/stand from what I understand it.

that's awful! Think I'll wait for another day to let him know, he's already wound up enough today!

Sorry to hear about your husband's job, hope it's not for long - things do seem to be picking up.

Not having a dig, either, but surely your seat is reserved for a period for you to renew before being offered on General sale? If not, my interpretation must be that you are all been held to ransom by your club - the ransom being £60 pay up now to keep the seat you've presumably paid for for years by maintaining your passes?

Thanks

Those who join Club Rovers have first choice when buying their passes. If you are not a member of Club Rovers you can buy your pass when it goes on general sale and have the same seat if it hasn't already gone.

But people if they are Roger Millward Stand pass holders and join the scheme will probably just choose the seat they are in now.

With seats in the RM stand like gold dust, I do feel as you say that these people are being held to ransom by the club if they want to keep their seat. As an East Stand passholder I will take my chance, as I don't expect to be buying my pass until the end of the year/beginning of next year, just a chance me and many others will probably have to take.