I’ve left it late and will sleep on my decision tonight. Tbh I’ve had a lot going on this week, so...
to clarify: in effect we are paying a deposit right? For whenever the crowds are allowed back..this could be NY 2021? And if so, then restricted and therefore by ballot?
Short term it feels like just throwing away £200 (jokes about Joseball no withstanding). Long term those that do renew are guaranteeing a seat when things return to a semblance of normality and we have a title winning team ready
As far as I can tell from what the Trust has said, the 20% deposit will be used to buy tickets via ballot until full capacity. Once that is gone then you'll have to buy with money from your bank card, if they go full capacity by the end of the season then the remaining balance would have to be paid. If you don't use the full 20% then that would be used against next year's season ticket.
I renewed pretty early but I can't see myself applying for many of the ballots. For me going to spurs is a social thing and if I can't go with the group I sit with or meet up with the numerous others I know that go then I'm not really interested. That along with the stadium only being maybe 25% full at first and the ball ache that the pubs will be is not appealing.