Liverpool fan group to remove flags from Anfield Kop end in ticket price protest
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Liverpool announced an increase in ticket prices, noting that the adjustments will follow the annual inflation rate, while junior and local general admission tickets will remain fixedLiverpool fan group Spion Kop 1906 are set to remove their flags from the Kop at Anfield in protest at rising ticket prices. Liverpool announced last month that ticket prices will increase in line with inflation over the next three seasons.Premier League ticket prices have been rising at a number of clubs in recent times as they look to balance increasing costs.
However, the decision has raised concerns among supporters, many of whom are finding it increasingly difficult to afford attending matches.Following Liverpool's supporters' union Spirit of Shankly's announcement outlining plans to protest against rising ticket prices, beginning with Fulham's visit on Saturday evening (5.30pm kick-off), Spion Kop 1906 have now released their own statement.It reads: "Since the announcement regarding future ticket pricing, we have been in discussions as a group regarding our response. The culture and traditions, which have been passed down by previous generations must be preserved, with football remaining accessible to future generations."We, the fans, are the heartbeat of the football club; the same heartbeat that Liverpool Football Club market for a pound note.
NO TO TICKET PRICE INCREASES."Liverpool say they remain committed to meaningful consultation with the club's Supporters' Board and it is understood that while a right to protest is respected, there is disappointment inside Anfield that the action from Spirit of Shankly is viewed as the next step.Match-day operating costs have increased significantly in recent years, with a rise of 85% over the last decade. The increase in ticket prices is set to net the club around £1.2m annually, however, which is viewed by critics as a negligible amount a for a club who broke the £700m barrier for revenue for the first time in its history in the recent accounts.Liverpool are using the UK's CPI (Customer Price Index) inflation from January of each year to determine the basis of their pricing.