Very true. But then that was the gamble and the club benefitted from up front cash and commitment. If we'd been relegated back to League One, 1901 membership would be looking hugely expensive.
Rereading my original post, wasn't suggesting 1901 club fans are not 'genuine' as I know that's not true for a majority. But it would be a shame if people bagged extras and used them purely to impress business contacts etc - never comfortable with that. I'm probably not cut out for corporate...
Is that correct about the first leg? I have a 1901 seat and enough loyalty points so thought they qualified. But perhaps that total reflects my season tickets going back to Withdean days. Good point I suppose if it's to compensate as you say.
1901 members are getting the chance to enter a ballot for extra tickets for the 2nd leg i.e. if other season ticket holders don't use their seats, then some 'may be' available as an extra seat for 1901 club members rather than being sold to non season ticket holders. Nothing against the 1901...