Of course we need them! What are we going to chuck on the pitch at half time if we're losing 0-3..?
I like the programme to be fair, but I like to get in the ground early, and it passes some time. Unfortunately its the wrong size for any pocket I may have, so I end up rolling it up or folding it, which knackers it anyway. I have very fond memories of my kids when they were about 7ish, sending them to the guy on Cherry Street corner, the guy with the big voice, and getting them to ask "Have you got any programmes, Mister? How much are they?" for which they got a gesture of a 'clip round the ear'.
Hows this for an idea. An e-programme. Everyones on their bleedin phones all game anyway. Subscription of £20 for the year or something. Read it on your phone, but if you can't get to the game it keeps you more involved anyway.