I would classify a dead rubber as meaning no chance of automatic. A promotion party away day is a very different thing, and doubt very few would give up their tickets in that event!
The 79 trip north has become legendary in our history and many of us haven't wanted to miss out on that possibility twice, no matter how unlikely, so committed early.
It is a real shame that they couldn't give us another 1, 000, and hope we will keep this in the memory if ever the roles are...
Load of tosh. There are a lot of us who are busy, but still find 2 minutes to check when tickets go on sale and then to buy.Club made it very clear how tickets will be allocated and when.
You snoozed, you lose I'm afraid.