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Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 9:02 am**

I haven’t as yet as I just don’t believe that spectator sports will be possible until a vaccine is developed for this horrendous virus. I watched yesterday’s AGM and whilst interesting, there wasn’t too much news as little is going on.
We seem to be well equipped for streaming, which is great but would a season ticket cover home games via streaming ??
I know the club needs our money now to help cash flow etc and it’s great that around 750 have been sold but would you be happy to part with £300-400 not knowing what you’re buying into ??
Personally I’m hoping that before the end of May we have more clarity and I can confidently re-new my season ticket, I just wondered how other boarders feel.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 9:14 am**

Have purchased mine as now is the time to support the club and to help support Nigel and Kent.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 9:28 am**

Nah. But I wasn't going to any way.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 9:57 am**

Disoriented wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 9:14 am Have purchased mine as now is the time to support the club and to help support Nigel and Kent.

Done the same, the club need help with no cash coming in. Some people will be able to do it and others less so doesn't make anyone less of of an O's fan if you can't.

Just under 800 renewals so far, if it averages out about £300 a renewal that almost a quarter of a million pounds.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 10:01 am**

Individual choice of course, but it is understandable that many fans will be apprehensive about tying up cash into a future service that may not be deliverable. Given the economic uncertainties ahead, some people may find that their own personal finances could change rapidly.

It's good if people feel able and confident to support their clubs at this time, because they need it, but nobody should feel pressured into it. Hopefully we'll have a clearer idea soon as to a 'return to normal' plan, but there will remain a lot of unknowns and variables that could affect things either way.

I'm feeling reasonably confident about my own circumstances, but I've still cut all but essential household expenditure and have no plans to change that until I have a better sense of where things are heading.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 10:54 am**

Dunners wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 10:01 am Individual choice of course, but it is understandable that many fans will be apprehensive about tying up cash into a future service that may not be deliverable. Given the economic uncertainties ahead, some people may find that their own personal finances could change rapidly.

It's good if people feel able and confident to support their clubs at this time, because they need it, but nobody should feel pressured into it. Hopefully we'll have a clearer idea soon as to a 'return to normal' plan, but there will remain a lot of unknowns and variables that could affect things either way.

I'm feeling reasonably confident about my own circumstances, but I've still cut all but essential household expenditure and have no plans to change that until I have a better sense of where things are heading.

Pretty much agree with this. I personally want to know how this season is going to pan out before I commit to next.

There's also the issue that if they cancel this season then people will be entitled to part refunds on this years ticket. So some people may need the £60 or whatever that will be some won't. I personally won't ask for it back as at the moment my job is fairly secure but if things aren't eased by the back end of the year then it might be in trouble. So I can't commit to the £300+ not knowing what i'm getting for my money.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 10:55 am**

Disoriented wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 9:14 am Have purchased mine as now is the time to support the club and to help support Nigel and Kent.

Yes , bought mine last week. Those are my thoughts exactly.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 11:02 am**

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 10:55 am
Disoriented wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 9:14 am Have purchased mine as now is the time to support the club and to help support Nigel and Kent.
Yes , bought mine last week. Those are my thoughts exactly.

Absolutely this.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 11:12 am**

Streaming for uk is £ 10 a game, so £ 230 for a season, so how much are the season tickets, plus of course a number of people can watch a streamed game, lessening the need for multiple season tickets

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 11:16 am**

Was intending to by the end of May deadline, but having 2nd thoughts as I don't see there being any live footy for stadium spectators until 2021. We've given to the Crowdfund page and we've confirmed to Danny Macklin we'll do a player kit sponsorship again, so another £1240 for 2 tickets (Full price Gallery) and me now retired may stretch finances at this time as Mrs NES has had her salary reduced. But we'll consider finally in late May and will probably go for them.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 11:25 am**

At 68 with one of two underlying health issues, I am not sure I should be mixing and sitting alongside large numbers of people. I may have to give up my seat until a vaccine is proved to be effective. I love the O's but its really not worth chancing my health and maybe my life for.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 11:27 am**

EliotNes wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 11:16 am Was intending to by the end of May deadline, but having 2nd thoughts as I don't see there being any live footy for stadium spectators until 2021. We've given to the Crowdfund page and we've confirmed to Danny Macklin we'll do a player kit sponsorship again, so another £1240 for 2 tickets (Full price Gallery) and me now retired may stretch finances at this time as Mrs NES has had her salary reduced. But we'll consider finally in late May and will probably go for them.

Very sensible ElliotNes, Whats your experience of the Gallery, is it worth the extra money? I'm thinking of moving there in the next year or two.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 11:36 am**

Not yet - but was thinking about this only yesterday. I noted that in the season ticket card Q&A they will pro-rate refund if matches don't go ahead or if the season is reduced (hope I understood that correctly).

I would accept free streaming in lieu of a refund if the matches are played behind closed doors, but then you have the issue of 3pm kick-offs and domestic "broadcasting"

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 11:55 am**

o-no wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 11:36 am Not yet - but was thinking about this only yesterday. I noted that in the season ticket card Q&A they will pro-rate refund if matches don't go ahead or if the season is reduced (hope I understood that correctly).

I would accept free streaming in lieu of a refund if the matches are played behind closed doors, but then you have the issue of 3pm kick-offs and domestic "broadcasting"

Would imagine that the 3pm restriction will be lifted, Also that kick offs will be staggered if only to ease pressure on the internet. I read the refund in lieu same ad you, let's hope it won't come to that though.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 12:51 pm**

Disoriented wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 9:14 am Have purchased mine as now is the time to support the club and to help support Nigel and Kent.

Really good to be in total agreement with disoriented. I too renewed my ticket and urge everyone, who is able to renew, to do so. Of course some can’t and that does not diminish their loyalty in anyway.
Up the O’s.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 2:05 pm**

Disoriented wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 9:14 am Have purchased mine as now is the time to support the club and to help support Nigel and Kent.

As someone who could possibly be out of a job in a couple of months why would I want to renew with no definite outcome to support a couple of multi millionaires

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 5:39 pm**

I hope you don't find yourself out of a job soon, and no-one would criticise you for waiting - but I don't think it's helpful to put it in terms of 'supporting multi millionaires'. I'm fairly sure these multi millionaires are already a fair bit poorer after getting involved with LOFC even without the Coronavirus.

If we all make a commitment now, we ought to be slightly more certain there will be a club to come back to. For me, that's the most important thing.

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 6:09 pm**

I am going to get my first ever.club needs those that can to.never had one before cos always lived too far away but desperate times.if we don't support when we can why should Teague at all be bothered

Posted: **Tue May 05, 2020 7:52 pm**

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 11:27 am
EliotNes wrote: ↑Tue May 05, 2020 11:16 am Was intending to by the end of May deadline, but having 2nd thoughts as I don't see there being any live footy for stadium spectators until 2021. We've given to the Crowdfund page and we've confirmed to Danny Macklin we'll do a player kit sponsorship again, so another £1240 for 2 tickets (Full price Gallery) and me now retired may stretch finances at this time as Mrs NES has had her salary reduced. But we'll consider finally in late May and will probably go for them.
Very sensible ElliotNes, Whats your experience of the Gallery, is it worth the extra money? I'm thinking of moving there in the next year or two.

I have sat in the Gallery, or Legends Lounge as it’s now called, for a couple of seasons and I think it’s worth it but it really depends on your budget. The view is on or near the halfway line and the lounge is quite comfortable with seats, your own bar, free tea/ Coffee at HT and free team sheets just before kick off.
You also get to ‘rub shoulders’ with some of the WAGs, and minor celebrities etc oh and the seats are padded

The price for Legends Lounge Season Tickets are actually increasing a little for next season but still worth it overall in my opinion.

Posted: **Wed May 06, 2020 3:50 pm**

I was going to renew as per normal however I was made redundant in February and so will now wait to see what is going to happen before I part with my money. If I was still employed then yes I would have committed.

Posted: **Wed May 06, 2020 4:31 pm**

TourDeO wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2020 3:50 pm I was going to renew as per normal however I was made redundant in February and so will now wait to see what is going to happen before I part with my money. If I was still employed then yes I would have committed.

Hope you can get your job situation sorted asap.

Posted: **Wed May 06, 2020 5:35 pm**

I wouldn't normally have a season ticket as I live so far away I cant get to many games. For me, personally I need to wait and see how things pan out (football wise and generally) before committing to any expenditure. But, as in the past, I'll stump up what I can if things with the club go badly wrong (which they haven't yet)

Posted: **Thu May 07, 2020 9:09 am**

Not renewed yet, but will do so at the end of May.

Of course, not even clear if there are any games to watch yet, but no doubt the club needs the cash. Understand completely the reservations of others who aren't renewing though; all sorts of factors going on..

Posted: **Thu May 07, 2020 9:25 am**

Scuba Diver wrote: ↑Thu May 07, 2020 9:09 am Not renewed yet, but will do so at the end of May.

Of course, not even clear if there are any games to watch yet, but no doubt the club needs the cash. Understand completely the reservations of others who aren't renewing though; all sorts of factors going on..

Yep got to look after yourselves first especially if you have a family. Me and the wife both have jobs that are ok in the short term but if the situation doesn't improve dramatically within the next 6-9 months then we could be trouble.

Posted: **Thu May 07, 2020 12:16 pm**

Haven't bought mine yet because, as a 70 year old (and pal 73) I have no idea when I will be able to attend. I did drop Lindsey an email to explain.

The club have extended the "early bird offer to May 31st so perhaps by then the situation will be clearer.

If they get the season finished behind closed doors I hope there is on line streaming. I would be happy to pay (I suppose ST holders should get it free or discounted, but wouldn't be unhappy if I have to pay).

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