Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Rip-off
A nationwide fans' group have launched an on-line petition to protest against 'rip-off' ticket prices.
With a growing number of Premiership clubs slashing the price of admission in a bid to attract higher gates, the Football Supporters' Federation have issued a three-point directive they believe all top flight clubs should follow.
Their plans include:
• A League-wide away fans' ticket price of no more than £15.
• A League-mandated freeze on all matchday and season ticket prices
• The use of television facilities fees for broadcast games to lower ticket prices to compensate for fixture moves and inconvenient kick-off times.
The organisation, who claim to represent 140,000 members in England and Wales, believe their plan would win widespread approval.
With a growing number of Premiership clubs slashing the price of admission in a bid to attract higher gates, the Football Supporters' Federation have issued a three-point directive they believe all top flight clubs should follow.
Their plans include:
• A League-wide away fans' ticket price of no more than £15.
• A League-mandated freeze on all matchday and season ticket prices
• The use of television facilities fees for broadcast games to lower ticket prices to compensate for fixture moves and inconvenient kick-off times.
The organisation, who claim to represent 140,000 members in England and Wales, believe their plan would win widespread approval.
