Fans To Stage Walkout Over Ticket Prices At Anfield
Liverpool fans are set to walkout at the Reds' next home game at Anfield this weekend - in protest over next season's ticket prices..
The club announced this week a new pricing structure which will see the most expensive ticket for a game rise to £77. Some season tickets have also passed the £1,000 mark for the first time.
Now fans group the Spion Kop 1906 have announced plans to stage the demonstation at the game against Sunderland.
A statement on the group's Facebook page said:
"LFC think it's acceptable to make more money than ever before from supporters. £2m more. Big increases for some, few frozen, and others get a tiny bit off. Dont think it's ok because your's is ok"
"Every week we get right behind the team. Now supporters need to get behind each other. Let's make sure the owners know this is unacceptable"
Ian Ayre, Chief Executive Officer, Liverpool FC, said: “With the opening of our expanded Main Stand, the Club is heading into a new chapter and we want as many of our fans right there with us to support the team at Anfield.
“We always carefully consider ticket pricing to ensure the long term sustainability and competitiveness of the Club while listening to the views of our match-going fans to understand the priorities around accessibility and affordability"
“The feedback has been clear that having more local and young people at Anfield is a priority and we are delighted to be launching these new ticketing initiatives. The redevelopment of our Main Stand and increased capacity has given us flexibility to freeze or reduce more than half of all tickets across the stadium which is reflected in our longer term plan to give fans more choice on what price they pay to attend a game"