This is a difficult one; the initial feeling is to not put any money into the club whilst Lai owns it but ultimately, I feel, the quickest way to be rid of the chinaman is for the club to get back into the Premier League where it is more likely to be sold. If, on the other hand, the club continues its slump and, Heaven forbid, drops down to League One, the chances of Lai finding a buyer at anything like what he wants, become slim indeed. That could even make it more likely that he asset strips the club, sells the ground or God knows what else. If supporters stay away in droves then that may even harden his attitude to asset stripping on the basis that we don’t care any more. I want to be able to join the ‘Lai out’ chorus, which won’t be very loud if we all stay away. Regarding away matches, there may well be some restrictions in place during the new season and ST holders will have some preference over non ticket holders when applying.

It’s a difficult one, really, I am an Albion supporter, always will be and I want the club to get through the nightmare of Chinese ownership and the PL has to be the most likely route. I don’t think that buying a season ticket is showing support for Lai, I detest the bloke but I want my club to get through this, so, I will probably renew my ST.

I will probably go and watch some Kettering Town matches, good fun and only ten minutes away, but, West Bromwich Albion it is not.