Very true sadly. Amateur football is dying on it's arse in this country. Our Sunday league, West Kent has gone from 7 divisions about 10 years ago, to 3 this season. Tonbridge Saturday league has disappeared. High pitch hire costs, admin, and the state of pitches all a factor. How many 4G...
As a ST I agree, it is expensive, and you don't want longstanding loyal fans being priced out of watching their team. How much would have been an acceptable increase, £5/6/8 a ticket ? There was always going to be an increase. Inflation is nearly 3%, living wage and auto- enrolment for pensions...