You know what, since Michael's so popular, I'll make an August Resolution (it's like a New Year's one, but you know, in August) to not give him any more stick and keep my opinions of him to myself. I'll try leave off Chalmers quite so much too. Let's say I'm feeling charitable and I was too harsh with the comment last night.
Back on the topic (again). As has been rightly said, you would think if the club do end up in the playoffs, surely the only right thing to do is to extend that early bird deadline until after the playoffs conclude? Whilst some fans will be happy to pay it regardless, I'm sure plenty would be holding off until they know what's happening, and the club will only end up losing out on a lot of potential season tickets by forcing people to make a decision before the playoffs finish.