Oh believe me I know that, but I feel as if you are being forced into signing up or risk losing your spot in the East Stand or whatever. I don't have a spare £90 so I'm going to have to take that risk.

I may be in the minority, but I am not alone, I have spoken to others who aren't joining either.

Knock yourself a few more keyrings up, you'll be reet





Serious note.....Are you FC in disguise?





Shocking IMO.

How very dare you, that's just taking things too far



I just like to think I'm realistic and don't wear my red and white specs all the time. I'm not joining this scheme, to all those that are, good luck to you, it's down to personal choice and circumstances.

I was alluding more to the scheme and treatment of fans....but if the cap fits

There I go, taking things personally again

The passes were £220 ish this year, its just that if you bought them early (in the first discounted period) you got one for £180 and that price was frozen from 2008.

Don't get me wrong, it is an increase and a discount we got for nothing last year, we now have to pay for. However, you would expect between 2008 and 2011 pass prices would increase, but assuming they stay at £220 thats £84 saving for a £60 outlay plus the other advantages and discounts the membership brings.

If you have to pay for a discount its not really a discount is it?

That is what I said. To me the membership is a roundabout way of putting pass prices up a bit each year and offsetting it with a saving and some other advantages. It also nets the club some money they obviously need. It's clever on the club's part, but I wouldn't say it's a rip-off for the fans either.

You pay for the Membership - not a discount

Sort of reminds me of once when I bought a suite, a few days later I saw it cheaper in another shop, so I contacted the store I'd bought it from and asked them why. Well, you got it on interest free, that's why

The major reason for becoming a member is the discount on the season pass isn't it?

I disagree TBH. If you want a season pass next year you basically have no choice but to pay £60 to become a member. By the looks of it you will also lose all the traditional benefits of being a season pass holder if you dont become a member as well. Priority tickets etc. You also dont know what this "nominal renewal fee" will be next season yet