Some have had memberships open for all the EPL seasons. A small annual price to pay for near guaranteed Amex tickets when their club visits. Including my Spurs friend and Newcastle supporting father and son along our road.
Plenty of other (Sussex born'n'bred) supporters pay the annual membership, then buy matchday tickets when their beloved plastic heroes visit the Amex annually.
Friends along our road are Newcastle and do this, my mate who's Spuds does this.