Football is too expensive for working class fans, MP says
Summary
Ian Byrne, a Member of Parliament, has stated that football games are becoming too expensive for working class fans. Byrne suggests that an independent regulator should help set ticket prices to make games more accessible.Key Facts
- Ian Byrne, a Member of Parliament from Liverpool West Derby, expressed concern about the high cost of football tickets.
- Byrne stated that the prices for attending top football matches are especially high for younger fans.
- He highlighted that tickets for some games can cost over £1,000.
- He suggested to the House of Commons that an Independent Football Regulator should be part of the decision-making process for ticket pricing.
- The proposed regulator would also oversee clubs in the top five tiers of men's football, assure financial sustainability, protect club heritage, and encourage better fan interactions.
- Byrne also asked for a review of concessionary ticket prices to ensure that all fans, regardless of age, can afford to attend games.
- Liverpool FC stated that it has frozen its ticket prices for eight out of the past ten years.
- The cheapest and most expensive tickets for Liverpool FC have remained the same for nearly 15 years, with prices at £39 and £45 respectively.
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