Eccles Blue
Well-Known Member
I genuinely think they wouldn’t and couldn’t care less how far any of us travel and who we travel with when making these decisions. They’ll have someone sat in an office who’ll be given supporters’ numbers, details of the “offence” and they’ll hit the button and, hey presto, you’re banned. Far easier for them to do that than to take the time in finding out the rights and wrongs. I’m sure it goes both ways - they’ll have plenty of sob stories from fans who’ve been caught bang to rights and this will inevitably tar others with the same brush. To play devil’s advocate, the club could simply say, “you gave your card to someone who was caught fighting and in contravention of the rules associated with being in possession of a season card. The sanction is clear and explicit in the terms when you buy the card.” You're not dealing with the bloke in the hut who used to run the travel club at Maine Rd. Sadly. You, me, us, whoever, we’re simply a number. I hope you get it resolved in your favour - keep us updated. Methinks you’ll get no joy though. They won’t want to set a precedent.
I have had dealings with both Danny Wilson and Lisa Eaton and they have ALWAYS, ALWAYS had the fans at heart. They are fantastic (no pun intended) and they work very hard for the club and for the fans. They are simply the best. To them we are definitely not just a number.