Interesting that some of you hold the view that an opinion of a 'fan' who hardly ever watches 'his' club is of equal value to that of one who travels everywhere, just as NTFC are holding their annual 'Fan of the Year' award...to be won for the seventh consecutive year by Lee Geary, on his 3,852 consecutive game - or something!
Maybe such opinions are equally valid - fair enough! Interesting also I think, that when returning from Blackburn last month, West Ham fans we spoke to have Away Season tickets, followed by travelling priority points to ensure tickets.
Whilst that in itself doesn't necessarily address opinion validity, it does directly counter the argument I read on here and elsewhere that going to one game a season makes you equally as much of a fan as those travelling over land & sea...doesn't does it, clearly!
Fair play, that's impressive number of consecutive games. The points system doesn't address the validity of an opinion as you mention, but I agree that maybe my view is flawed compared to that of a club on how to recognise who is a "better" fan. Their view will of course be those that spend the most money following the team.
I just don't like the way some people on here use the "how many games have you been to" stick to beat people with at every opportunity. I think we are all fans and can respect each others opinions even if we don't agree.