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FSA: Has Your MP Signed Motion On Ticket Prices?

Nineteen out of 20 top-flight clubs raised ticket prices this summer leading to a wave of unrest among supporters’ organisations – and now Ian Lavery MP has tabled an Early Day Motion criticising clubs for exploiting supporter loyalty, increasing costs and attacking concessions.

FSA: Villa’s UCL Ticket Prices Spark Outrage

It was a (mostly) bad week for ticket prices as Aston Villa fans labelled their club “out of touch” for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season.

Chair’s Blog – Sept 2024 – Summer Transfer Window

Blues completed one of their busiest and most successful transfer windows last week, with the late capture of Jay Stansfield bringing the total number of new recruits to 17. Chris Davies seemingly got what he wanted in having cover and competition for each position, with the surprising acquisition of Stansfield being the icing on the cake that most Blues fans wanted.

FSA: Stop Exploiting Loyalty

It’s been another summer of discontent for Premier League supporters’ groups with 19 out of 20 facing ticket price hikes and a general sense that clubs just don’t value fan loyalty – unless it comes with a high-priced ticket, disposable income and a visit to the club shop.

FSA: Profit And Sustainability Rules – High Ticket Prices Are Not The Answer

Are price rises necessary because of profit and sustainability rules (PSR)? No. Price hikes hit normal supporters very hard but make very little difference to the overall accounting picture.

FSA: Ticket Price Pain – Rising Costs Measured In The Football Price Index

The FSA has been looking at the inflation of ticket prices a lot recently and it’s clear the cost of going to the match has outstripped pretty much all other types of consumer goods.

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