Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool, Everton fans are this weekend set to stage a demonstration over ‘offensive’ ticket rate increases.

In positioning with a project started by the Football Supporters Association (FSA), Manchester United fans are to show a ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’ banner together with their Everton equivalents prior to the match at Old Trafford on Sunday at 1:30pm.

On the exact same day, Liverpool will deal with Manchester City at 4pm, where fans of both groups are likewise anticipated to show banners with a comparable message throughout their video game.

Man Utd has actually just recently dealt with criticism for making the most of its fans by carrying out a mid-season boost in matchday ticket costs to £66, without using any concessions for kids or seniors.

For simply £66 at Old Trafford you can sit with a puddle listed below your feet and a dead rat!

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“The rivalry between these four clubs has been, and is, fierce. But we all go to games, love our club and want to keep football affordable for future generations while protecting heritage and communities,” stated a representative for the Manchester United fan group FC58.

“The only way we can achieve this is collaboration. This is our first step. This movement will grow.”

Dave Kelly, from Everton Fans Supporting Foodbanks, stated: “We are thrilled to be standing shoulder with the Reds and Blues from Manchester and Merseyside.

“This isn’t about the colour of the shirt or the badge upon the chest. It’s about the future of the beautiful game, protecting and making it affordable for all fans.”

Liverpool fans have actually seen ticket costs increase by 2% for this season, while for Man City, season ticket costs have actually been raised, external by approximately 5%.

“It’s time for clubs to remember that their wealth and success are built on the unwavering loyalty of their supporters,” stated Gareth Roberts, the spokesperson of Liverpool fan group Spirit of Shankly.

“Raising prices when financial pressures on fans are at an all-time high is an insult. We’re proud to unite with fans from Manchester in this campaign to fight for fairness.”

MCFC Fans Foodbank Support representative Nick Clarke stated: “There’s been increasing bitterness in between City and Liverpool fans recently due to the competition on the pitch, so we’re extremely happy to stand together on this crucial problem.

“Tribalism holds football fans back from addressing the real threats to the game we built – working-class fans are being priced out before our eyes. We can reverse this trend.”

#StopExploitingLoyalty

Supporter groups from Everton, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United will sign up with forces on Sunday at Anfield and Old Trafford to provide a clear message on ticket costs – Stop Exploiting Loyalty.

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— The FSA (@WeAreTheFSA) November 28, 2024

Henry Winter tweeted today: “Greed, oppression and naivety pervade clubs’ ticket rate walkings for fans – those who supply the sound and background that broadcasters like and pay clubs handsomely for. Fans’ function in the fantastic Premier League program is one really considerable reason that – in addition to the gamers, supervisors and the sporting drama – the brand-new broadcast rights offer increased by 17% to £12.25bn. The couple of millions produced from ticket walkings barely compares to the earnings from broadcast – or the large amounts invested in legal representatives on arguments that ought to be figured out around the PL conference room table. So why push away faithful fans?

As @WeAreTheFSA states, “soaring ticket prices, the erosion of concessionary rates, and above-inflation increases are pricing out the very people who form the backbone of English football culture”. Ticketing problems now form part of the Independent Regulator’s remit. Those officers and owners grumbling about the arrival of the Regulator truly have just themselves to blame.

Fans are – appropriately – objecting. Enough suffices. And they’re objecting jointly which does not constantly occur in tribal English football. Liverpool and Manchester City fans stand carry to shoulder outdoors Anfield at 3pm on Sunday to contact clubs to #StopExploitingLoyalty.

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support representative Nick Clarke stated: “There’s been increasing animosity between City and Liverpool fans in recent years due to the rivalry on the pitch, so we’re incredibly proud to stand together on this important issue. Tribalism holds football fans back from addressing the real threats to the game we built – working-class fans are being priced out before our eyes. We can reverse this trend.”

Spirit of Shankly (Liverpool) spokesperson Gareth Roberts stated: “It’s time for clubs to remember that their wealth and success are built on the unwavering loyalty of their supporters. That passionate support that fuels the creation of flags and banners, of songs, and vocal backing, comes from generational commitment to the cause. That support is being threatened by the price of football – from tickets to TV subscriptions, even down to the prices of food and drink on the concourse. Raising prices when financial pressures on fans are at an all-time high is an insult. We’re proud to unite with fans from Manchester in this campaign to fight for fairness.”

FC58 representative (Manchester United): “The rivalry between these four clubs has been, and is fierce. But we all go to games, love our club and want to keep football affordable for future generations whilst protecting heritage and communities. The only way we can achieve this is collaboration. This is our first step. This movement will grow.”

Dave Kelly from Everton Fans Supporting Foodbanks stated: “We are delighted to be standing shoulder with the Reds and Blues from Manchester and Merseyside. This isn’t about the colour of the shirt or the badge upon the chest. It’s about the future of the beautiful game, protecting and making it affordable for all fans.”

The FSA’s Thomas Concannon included: “The price hikes and attacks on concessionary prices that we’ve seen in the Premier League have led directly to our #StopExploitingLoyalty campaign and this weekend’s actions. To see supporters from rival clubs stand together to deliver this message is amazing and shows just how strongly fans feel – they have the FSA’s full support.”

This is what fans are stating with Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool, Everton fans to demonstration ‘offensive’ ticket rate increases…

@NickDuGard1: Which is why, Henry, that many fans are turning to non league clubs for their football

@fazzamania: I cancelled my football membership the other day after thirty years with Sky. I’m merely not paying these footballers anymore for the majority of the groups to provide a season of dross. It’s starts with the broadcasters. Take action now.

@nickwaites11: Quite paradoxical because at the pre season conference in between Sky and the Premiership clubs industrial directors in 1992, Sky’s vision was to let fans go to video games for absolutely nothing on the basis that would produce the environment they wanted and Sky’s payments would compensate clubs.

@Stevo_j: How rapidly they forget the soulless “product” that Covid provided us, and the decreasing interest in enjoying it on television. They can generate the unbelievable travelers, with their complete bags from the megastore, however they require the routine fans to bring the environment.

@neil_pattinson7: The ‘back bone’ of every club, as they put it, are precisely the kind of individuals the PL clubs don’t desire at video games any longer! Clubs don’t desire lads rocking up at 5 to 3 after being down the club and not investing a cent around the ground and vanishing directly back there after!

@mywhufc: Would match participating in fans think about not participating in one video game if done as part of a Fans strike nationally. Only as a whole can fans beat the PL cartel in ditching concession tickets

@Jgibbins: At the most recent Fans Forum it was exposed 25% of tickets at Chelsea are now hospitality. Meanwhile, members who have actually invested their life following the club deal with a huge battle to get a smell of tickets for league video games. Needs a project by fans of all clubs to stop the greed.

@gantshillhammer:
The #football household requires to collaborate on this
the midweek video game on #amazon where every video game is telecasted
fans purposefully get in late
turn their backs
leave at a particular time
Some kind of demonstration that will be gotten all over the world
@WeAreTheFSA
the self exemplary

@scruffgolfer: The British fan is swindled in all sports due to the fact that they go to sporting occasions and the organisers utilize that as a supply and need reason for high costs. In the 80s it was inexpensive when television provided less. Dupe Britain

@WeAre1894: It’s a pity @henrywinter is almost an only voice in the media calling out PL greed. Where are the remainder of the media & when are the ex gamers who all make fortunes from media dedications, going to begin acknowledging the issue? All complicit by their silence.

@paulrm166: Fans require to vote with their feet Henry, by boycotting. That will quickly make the clubs reassess things. Problem is they don’t. Prices increase and up and video games stay offered out.

Well stated @henrywinter . Clubs are gaslighting fans. Quoting PSR presuming that we don’t understand how these things work. They ignore us, time and time once again.

— Hammers United (@HammersUnited2) November 28, 2024

This states a lot about the English video game. pic.twitter.com/VWTZ5GhrWB

— Jonathanlufc (@Jonathanlufc64) November 28, 2024