Mike M told me a season or two ago that season tickets sold are counted in the attendance, whether or not the season ticket holder is actually at the game.

The attendances at the first three home games have been 15,869, 14,014 and 15,013. I've seen some speculation that actual season ticket sales have been around 9,500 to 10,000; given the reports of how empty the ground was today, it would suggest that a lot of season ticket holders aren't bothering to go.

This may be obvious, and I''m expecting a chorus of "no sh1t sherlock" now!

Perhaps It's a straw to clutch at that 4,000 or more actually pay at the gate, or buy tickets in advance.