By Prof & Andy Hancock
June 22 2005

When Quins were relegated some said this would be the end of the old club, predictions of fans leaving in droves to go and watch Premiership rugby at other ‘London’ clubs were made, doom and gloom was all around.

But then reports started coming out of packed out meetings for season ticket holders to renew their seats or to be given first choice on seats in the New West Stand. Press releases were issued talking of thousands of season tickets being renewed.

Then the news of Dean Richards joining the club and the majority of the current squad staying on to play in ND1, season ticket sales continued to soar.

The season ticket process were reduced but Copsey said that the vast majority of fans were opting to pay the pre-relegation price for their seats – a ‘Loyalty Wall’ was devised to thank these people.

Five new signings were announced - including the worst kept secret of all – Andrew Mehrtens. 

Season ticket sales went over 3,700 and they are still rising.

When you see the photos below you’ll see why Quins is still selling so many tickets – The Stoop is going to be one of the best if not the best rugby stadium in the country next season and people want to make sure they are a part of it.

Here’s to next season and here’s to the new addition at Fortress Stoop.