I am a 'normal' supporter and I am not a member of the TRUST though support the Consortium/Trust plans.
I am not one of the 'super' supporters who have stated their stance over the last few months. I have had a season ticket for probably 12 out of the last 16 years, the only time that it lapsed was when I had to move to Worcester for a while. I was not even born in Swindon, not moving here until 1990.
I initially supported the current board when they took over and argued just how difficult moving forward would be without a stadium redevelopment.
I have been ground down by the current board and the way that they have treated the fans over the last five years. My posts have moved from being supportive of the board to being criticial of the way that they treat paying customers and I have said many times that if they were running any company other than a football club, they would have been out of business years ago, such is the lack of customer focus that they have shown.
It is with a very heavy heart that I have decided not to renew my season ticket - I have had just about as much as I can take from these people. Many others have echoed similar sentiments and I just wanted to have my say. Had I been able to word a suitable message, I would have e-mailed the club with my views but I think that we all know that this would be a complete waste of time. It is not just my season ticket that won't be renewed, it is also my wife's and two kids - just under £800.00 per year I think. Still, we all know that the board does not give a t0ss about the average supporter, so what's £800.00 to them eh?
My views have completely reversed over the last five years. I have come to the end of my tether. Everything is a game to these people, it's all about spin.
- A 'mystery' investor just as they want the cash in for season tickets - Well I've never heard that one before
- Season Ticket Sales up (reported in the media) - Yes board, of course they are
- Sandy Gray's alleged comments about 80% support in respect of ground sharing - Yes Sandy, of course you've got 80% support
..and that's just the cr@p that's been spun over the last few days - what about the trash that we have been told before this - I really can't be bothered to go into it all again.
I used to have the attitude (when our attendances were dwindling over the last few years) that SOMEONE has to keep renewing their season tickets, SOMEONE has to keep the faith, as without the belief and loyalty shown by many, the club would fold. Whilst I obviously do not want that to happen, the board have tipped me over the edge on this to the extent that I do not want to give my money to them - simple as that.
I work hard, I'm sure we all do but if the current board think that I am going to pay another penny to them then they are completely misguided. I know that this is an emotional issue - we all love our club and I know that many will renew, but I am not.
I apologise for the length of the post. It has been posted not because I am seeking attention, but because I welcome as many other views, comments and opinions on this issue.
