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Originally Posted by ONEDUNME
 I'm confused. So the writer is saying that there really aren't a load of people out there waiting to buy tickets but then goes on to say that the tickets will sell before the season starts.  I'm not sure if the waiting list ever existed in the numbers quoted or not but if the Glazers can increase the capacity, increase the prices and still fill it then they don't have a problem. |
What he's referring to is that the 'loyal hardcore' fan, like myself, are slowly but surely being priced out of OT and drifting away (to some degree) and this recent issue is the first time that the 'season ticket hardcore' has not wanted all of its season tickets. United will always sell its season tickets, just this time, the prawn sandwich brigade are going to be able to get one without having ever set foot in OT before. Normally, the things are like gold dust - I know lads who've waited 10-15 years for one. Now they're on general sale!
And that's the whole point - Glazer is not interested in the football supporter or the fella that has been going to OT for the last 20 years. He just wants the supporter who has the most money. Understandable from a financial point of view but proves that he's completely missed the point about what football is really about. And really backs up the anti-Glazer feeling that has always existed - he couldn't give a toss about sentiment or loyalty, just money from his franchise.
Our hardcore away support is one of the best for noise and atmosphere but OT will just get quieter and quieter..............