Revealed: How Premier League giants are exploiting a ticketing loophole in the rulebook - to the fury of their fans
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: How Premier League giants are exploiting a ticketing loophole in the rulebook - to the fury of their fans

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Hundreds of Manchester United fans staged a protest before Sunday's game against Everton It was sparked by a ticket price hike and fans called on the club to 'stop exploiting loyalty' United have scrapped concessions for children and pensioners, while raising ticket prices Liverpool hosted Manchester City on the same day and banners were displayed there, too. If 97 per cent of tickets have sold, United will make around £16,000 a match from increase One banner read: 'Local lad Sir Jim charges £66 for OAPs + juniors. Nick Clarke, of Manchester City's Fans Foodbank Support Group, told Mail Sport last week: 'The issue is that clubs don't engage with fans — they treat us like s*** and know we can't do anything about it as we will keep coming back. It is not just at United where fans are frustrated - Tottenham have also increased their matchday revenue through ticket price hikes Attracting corporate fans and tourists is more preferable because they spend more on the club The outrage will rumble on, but fans are at breaking point and have shown they are powerful Amid the gloom, there is some hope.

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