Liverpool fans announce Anfield protests after concerns ignored - 'We will make them listen'
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Spirit of Shankly have called for supporters to take action during Liverpool's Premier League game against Fulham on Saturday after the club hiked ticket pricesLiverpool supporters' group Spirit of Shankly have urged fans to take a stand over the club's decision to hike ticket prices for the next three seasons.The Reds confirmed the price increases a fortnight ago, sparking a wave of anger amongst supporters, particularly given Liverpool posted record revenues earlier this year.The club intends to raise prices in line with the CPI annual inflation rate, up to a maximum of five per cent. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Arne Slot's future at Liverpool has Micah Richards and Alan Shearer in disagreementREAD MORE: Ibrahima Konate's Liverpool future takes new twist with agreement 'closer than ever'However, SoS are pushing for further changes, as outlined in a statement released on Easter Monday.
"Liverpool FC has chosen to ignore clear, overwhelming opposition from its own supporters and push ahead with plans to increase ticket prices for the next three seasons."The open meeting online, the survey, and countless conversations all point to the same thing: fans do not accept this decision. And if the club's owners won't listen, then we make them.
We support that."The club defended its price hikes by pointing to its longstanding pledge to freeze ticket costs under FSG's ownership, while highlighting the rise in matchday operating and utility expenses, as well as business rates.However, SoS hit back in its statement, reaffirming its position that those choices lie firmly with the ownership, while making clear the protests are not solely for the benefit of Liverpool supporters but are relevant to every other Premier League club. It's about what kind of football club Liverpool chooses to be.