Why pay more? Rival supporters join ticket prices to be driven down by forces in attempt - Mirror.co.uk

"We must get rid of the blanket concept as any unfairness fans experience will be removed when they pay less to attend away games," says one Grab off! Supporters screen signals protesting admission prices in the stands Rival fans have joined together to try to drive down admission charges for away supporters. They have written to Premier League leader Richard Scudamore to try and obtain the issue mentioned at today's (Thursday) chairman's conference. It was highlighted earlier this year when Manchester City fans stayed away from the Emirates after being charged A62 but it is a national problem as Arsenal fans have to pay similar prices at the Etihad, Old Trafford, QPR and Chelsea. The followers need the Premier League to encourage clubs to lessen costs thanks to the new TV deal and also eliminate the rule which makes clubs to charge exactly the same price to home and away fans for seats. Bob Payton, of the Arsenal Supporters' Trust, said: "It is a nationwide issue, not merely an Arsenal issue. As any unfairness fans feel will soon be eliminated when they pay less to visit away games we should eliminate the blanket concept. "Arsenal, Spurs, Manchester United and Chelsea are billed the most for away games since those games are seen by the home club as an opportunity to rack up the values. Therefore the Trusts have come together to try and raise the issue." Supporters carry a in the stands relating to the buying price of tickets PA Early in the day this year, Manchester United fans were charged A20 for their FA Cup tie at Upton Park commensurate with a unique present - but West Ham fans were then charged significantly more than double for the replay. Oli Winton, of the Manchester United Supporters' Trust, said: "Since price banding began we have for ages been considered since the top price band. We possibly may be described as a rich club but that does not mean our fans are rich. "Manchester United were helpful in getting prices paid off at Upton Park however they still charged a lot more than double at Old Trafford."

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