Posted on 24th July 2015
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
A change of direction for And Finally… this week. Our friends Copa90 take a look at the affect of ticket prices in the modern game. They spoke to Bradford City about their £149 season tickets and stopped by FSF HQ to see what fans can do.
Both Manchester United and Liverpool fans were ripped off last season by unscrupulous clubs who spotted a loophole UEFA’s regulations which allowed them to charge visiting fans a lot more than home fans in European competition. It isn’t right. The FSF is affiliated to Football Supporters Europe and they have announced their intent to lobby UEFA to close this loophole which penalises fans across the continent. Find out more from FSE…
Fulham fans protested outside Craven Cottage at the weekend against the club’s sky-high match-day ticket prices.
The FA agreed a reduction in ticket prices for 3,000 tickets at this year’s FA Cup final following lobbying efforts by supporter representatives – but many fans remain unhappy with this season’s pricing.
Concerns over ticket prices are overshadowing what should be great away trips for Manchester United and Liverpool supporters, as the issue of English fans being overcharged for Champions League knockout tickets has again reared its head.
