To be quite honest with you, I can't see what people are getting worked up about. I won't be voting, not because of the cost, but because I really can't be bothered. However, those that object to the 50p charge, here is some simple advice - don't vote. As for a public relations disaster I think that is overstating things somewhat - I thought the word disaster normally attached to rather more importants things like earthquaqes, etc., not a 50p charge, some of which will go to the club we support, and nobody is forcing them to ring the number. As for the yearly cycle, this has been discussed at length before. Again, nobody is forcing people to buy the shirt, and the club presumably have done their sums and have come to the conclusion that it will raise more funds for the club we support. Again some simple advice for those who think it's a rip-off - don't buy the damned thing.
Right, I'll get off my high horse now!