We asked for your views on Liverpool's decision to change their planned ticket price rises over upcoming seasons and whether it goes far enough.
Here are some of your comments:
James: It does not go far enough. Ticket prices in the Premier League are vastly inflated and does not feel inclusive of the ordinary fan. This is a sport where exuberant prices are paid on transfer fees and wages and, currently, there is no balance or realism to look after the fans.
Mo: Compared to most items, the increase is not bad. We, as supporters, have to decide what we can afford, but the club has to make good business decisions.
Paul: Poor performances do not warrant any price increases. Based on the level of performance this season, I think that the ticket prices should be heavily discounted.
James T: You have to accept it is a business and price rises are inevitable to keep the club competitive. At least there is a dialogue between fans and ownership. Far better than many clubs.
Tony: We need to find a sponsor for Anfield that could generate up to £20m a season and would mean there was no need for ticket price increases. I understand it’s an emotive subject, and any solution must include retaining the Anfield name, but we can’t ignore this obvious source of significant income.
Rob: I get it (the protests), but this has a real knock-on effect for the club’s morale, performances on the pitch and therefore results. If people aren’t happy, I’d happily take their ticket for me and my seven-year-old boy, who has never been and asks every month or so when we can go. It is frustrating to see yellow cards being waved at players when, for so many, the wait for a seat goes on!
Eug: Should reduce prices. Clubs make money from TV and sponsors. Not fans.
Richard: Liverpool are losing their way at the moment. Slot needs to go. The club needs to respect fans, the lifeblood of the club. Tickets and season tickets are already too expensive. This is another FSG misstep, like their former European Super League foul-up.
