9 Feb 2016

Supporters across the Premier League protest ticket prices: PHOTO + VIDEO

Premier League supporters across the country are considering walkouts following the protest from Liverpool supporters about the the price of match tickets at Anfield.
The Football Supporters Federation, which also runs the 'Twenty is Plenty' campaign for a cap on away tickets at £20, has said it is going to arrange a meeting with fan organisations throughout the division following Saturday's scenes on Merseyside.

Around 10,000 Liverpool supporters upped and left Anfield in the 77th minute of their 2-2 draw with Sunderland in response to proposals from the club to hike ticket prices in certain parts of the stadium up to £77 from £58.
An FSF spokesman said: 'The FSF will be convening a meeting of representatives from fan groups across the Premier League within the next couple of weeks.
'We'll be looking to co-ordinate further campaign activity on Twenty's Plenty, following the outcome of last week's Premier League shareholder meeting, and find the best ways for fans to work together to bring down ticket prices.
'The situation at every club is different and no doubt we'll be listening to a range of ideas – that might include ramping up pressure on sponsors, clubs or even match day actions. The outcome of this meeting depends on what supporter organisations across the country think would be achievable and have a meaningful impact.' 
Spirit of Shankly, a Liverpool supporters' union, has been targeting one of the club's sponsors, fast-food chain Subway, on Twitter with its concerns about the price rise.
The group has repeatedly tweeted: 'Hi @Subway @SUBWAYUKIreland - You want us to be customers? Then tell FSG (Fenway Sports Group - Liverpool's owners) we are supporters being priced out.'
Miles said that sponsors of all Premier League teams 'may be more sensitive to public opinion than some intransigent club owners appear to be.'
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has also made a passionate plea for prices at Anfield to be lowered in a piece written for Sportsmail, which also explained why he joined other supporters in walking out during the match at the weekend.

'I know the increase will not impact on me but I also know plenty about my city — £77 is too much to watch a game anywhere but that price is particularly over the top in Liverpool,' Carragher said.


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