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BBC News
10 hours ago
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- BBC News
Ticket price increases 'absolutely outrageous'
Chris Rumfitt from Manchester United Supporters' Trust has slammed "eye-watering" increases in ticket prices for next have announced matchday ticket prices could reach £97 as part of their new ticket pricing strategy, following the club's worse domestic campaign since most expensive matchday tickets at Old Trafford last season were £ are four categories under the new system, with the lowest reserved exclusively for "some" cup means the lowest priced ticket for a Premier League game is £37, for the two category C matches against Sunderland and Wolves. That figure rises to £97 for the highest priced tickets in category A, which involves games against Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle and officials argue the £97 applies to less than 1% of the available tickets."These increases are eye-watering," Rumfitt told BBC Radio Manchester. "They are worse than anyone's worse expectations. "When they said they were going to introduce this model the suggestion was some tickets would stay the same price, some might even be a bit cheaper and a small number for the biggest games might be more expensive."What we've actually discovered is the price increases relate to 17 of the 19 Premier League games next season and for those games ticket prices are going up by typically 50%."The average cheapest ticket is going up by about 50% and that is absolutely outrageous, particularly after the season we just had."It's just extraordinary and I'm lost for words. We knew this model was coming but it's really the scale of it, the number of games that are being premium-priced and the extent of that pricing."There has been lots going on in terms of cuts at the club but they made the main ticketing announcement many months ago and we feel it's been pretty dishonest of them not to have made sure at that stage what was coming. We feel we have been misled and certainly we have not been consulted despite the club saying they would consult with fans."There has been nothing at all. "Listen to the full chat on BBC Sounds
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Hawker steps down as Exeter City board chairman
Exeter City club board chairman Nick Hawker is to step down from his who is chair of Exeter City Supporters' Trust - which owns the club - had been on the board for eight leaving the club is chief executive Joe Gorman, who first joined City as chief financial officer in 2023 before being promoted in September last year. Clive Harrison will chair the club's board of directors on a interim basis."It has been an honour to guide the club over the last eight years," Hawker said."During this time, we have seen the club promoted to League One, built a £3m training facility, and purchased the training ground and properties surrounding St James Park. "These milestones have been achieved through extraordinary teamwork and the backing of our fantastic supporters. I am truly grateful to everyone who has contributed to the success of this remarkable club."
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Swansea City officials have received 'death threats'
Swansea City's Supporters Trust says people involved with running the club have received death threats over the perceived failings at the Stadium. The Swans have slipped to 17th in the Championship having collected just one point from their past five games. The Supporters Trust is calling for an urgent fans' forum, but has also hit out at "unacceptable," abuse. "We are very aware of a number of personal attacks, vile insults and even death threats that have recently been directed towards many people involved with Swansea City, including their families," the Trust wrote. Coventry make third bid for Swansea skipper Grimes English FA rejects Welsh EFL clubs' European plan Latest Swansea City news, analysis and fan views "We accept and understand that scrutiny and criticism come with whatever roles we play to try and make Swansea City something we can all be proud of. Passions are obviously running high at present and sometimes we may not get it right. "But to hear and receive some of what has come into the club and the Trust over the past few days is unacceptable, will not be tolerated, and has absolutely no place in society." In a letter to fans, the Trust stressed that a failure to make January signings and speculation about head coach Luke Williams' future and captain Matt Grimes – who is subject to interest from Coventry City – have worsened the morale of fans. "Poor results, lacklustre performances and speculation surrounding approaches for our head coach and more recently our captain have had a demoralising effect, particularly among supporters," it said. "Fans are also rightly concerned that we are headed for another disappointing end to the transfer window and what knock-on effect that may have on our status as a Championship club. "In short, those of us who passionately follow the club are understandably becoming increasingly frustrated, concerned and discouraged by recent events." The Trust is urging chairman Andy Coleman to call a fans forum at the close of the transfer window and to commit to two meetings per season going forward. Swansea City have been approached for comment.
BBC News
28-01-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Swansea City officials have received 'death threats'
Swansea City's Supporters Trust says people involved with running the club have received death threats over the perceived failings at the Swans have slipped to 17th in the Championship having collected just one point from their past five Supporters Trust is calling for an urgent fans' forum, but has also hit out at "unacceptable," abuse."We are very aware of a number of personal attacks, vile insults and even death threats that have recently been directed towards many people involved with Swansea City, including their families," the Trust wrote. "We accept and understand that scrutiny and criticism come with whatever roles we play to try and make Swansea City something we can all be proud of. Passions are obviously running high at present and sometimes we may not get it right."But to hear and receive some of what has come into the club and the Trust over the past few days is unacceptable, will not be tolerated, and has absolutely no place in society."In a letter to fans, the Trust stressed that a failure to make January signings and speculation about head coach Luke Williams' future and captain Matt Grimes – who is subject to interest from Coventry City – have worsened the morale of fans."Poor results, lacklustre performances and speculation surrounding approaches for our head coach and more recently our captain have had a demoralising effect, particularly among supporters," it said."Fans are also rightly concerned that we are headed for another disappointing end to the transfer window and what knock-on effect that may have on our status as a Championship club."In short, those of us who passionately follow the club are understandably becoming increasingly frustrated, concerned and discouraged by recent events."The Trust is urging chairman Andy Coleman to call a fans forum at the close of the transfer window and to commit to two meetings per season going City have been approached for comment.
