I'm surprised it hasn't sold out. Then again as people have mentioned, season ticket holders haven't bought their seat and will be available to general after a certain window. It is Christmas.
Also I don't think a lot of fans wanted to pay...
I'd have thought it would because with so many on the waiting list desperate to see a game there and knowing they will have limited chances throughout the season id expect them to jump at the chance for this.
Also fairly glamorous opposition too...
I am not sure what you mean by eticket not being allowed? The confirmation I received from the club said I would be sent my digital ticket closer to the date of the match, so it sounds like it will be very similar to an eticket.
I would have...
It was clear from the start that this site was always going to be anti-car..... the stated required modal shift to public transport was a dramatic one, which appears to have gone over the heads of many drivers.
The issue then, being that it was...
If it's difficult for you to get to Sandhills or Moorefields / Lime street/ James street then I suggest you look at the other options including the bus. London clubs have had these issues for years, you shouldn't be too reliant on driving.
If...
The problem with lots of cars wanting to access the Love Lane and other areas off Grt Howard St is that it won't take much to gridlock the whole area. This happened before the last event with the strand and junction with Leeds St/Grt Howard St...