I'm in the same boat. Driven 75+ miles to be told the match ticket is now a lottery draw regardless of attendances etc. Not very happy considering I have managed, over the last 50 years or so, of getting to all the important and pivotal games as well as being a season ticket holder for many years too. Circumstances (work, family, distance, finances) have prevented my season ticket holding for the last 3 years but I still make Home Park a priority visit.
And by important games I'm talking of Everton, Man City, Leeds, Santos, Stoke, Brighton, Derby, Bristol City etc, etc etc. (And Man U, Arsenal x 2, Man City, Wembley X 2, plus scores of other away games).
Very very disappointed. At least it will be televised, though McManaman shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a microphone!