Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊

Calling all football fans



daib0

New member
Nov 20, 2011
263
Spain - England
Hi everyone,

My friend Clyde (admin on “Royals Rendezvous”) is petitioning the FA and Premier League to require Premier League club to offer fans free away travel to matches - before hopefully expanding to the Football League and cup competitions. The main aim is that the increased TV money isn't spent on player's wages.

See here

Recently, the Premier League announced a new television deal showing an increase of 71% on the previous deal. With this massive increase in revenue for the clubs - they should be able to offer away fans free travel to away matches without increasing ticket prices.

Ticket prices are already too high and put people off travelling to the games. Including the travel with the match ticket would enable more people to be able to travel to matches - especially younger people, who may not be able to travel to matches otherwise.

In Germany, away travel is included as part of the match ticket - and is subsidised by the clubs.

Some Premier League clubs, such as Stoke City, have already implemented a free away travel scheme for their supporters. Stoke started the scheme for the 2013-14 season and saw a 26% increase on away attendances for like-for-like matches when compared to the previous season. This shows how well this can work. Additionally, the increased away ticket money would offset the cost of the transport to the games.

The Premier League should force clubs to offer free away travel - as part of the rules of the league. This could, later, be expanded for Premier League sides playing in the FA and League Cups, as well as Championship sides.


Please take a second out and give a hand …
 


Hamilton

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 7, 2003
12,390
Brighton
Yep, I like that. Done.

Of course, all the cash will go to agents and greedy players.
 




Hamilton

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 7, 2003
12,390
Brighton
And Championship players are organizing a march in London.

Actually I feel for them. They get to about 30 and they have to get another job! I know. Would you believe it!
 


Pogue Mahone

Well-known member
Apr 30, 2011
10,719
And Championship players are organizing a march in London.

Actually I feel for them. They get to about 30 and they have to get another job! I know. Would you believe it!

No they don't. They never need to work again, and nor do those close to them.

I'll sign the petition, not that I think that there's any chance that it will have any effect.
 




Hamilton

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 7, 2003
12,390
Brighton
No they don't. They never need to work again, and nor do those close to them.

I'll sign the petition, not that I think that there's any chance that it will have any effect.

With you behind it Pogue, we can build up an unstoppable force!
 













Paying the bills

Latest Discussions

Paying the bills

Paying the bills

Paying the bills

Albion and Premier League latest from Sky Sports


Top
Link Here