Liverpool make a decision on rising ticket prices amidst Anfield unrest

Liverpool FC and its Supporters Board confirms that they will not reverse the ticket price increase

Liverpool FC confirmed via their official website that they intend to maintain the two percent rise in ticket price despite strong opposition from match-going supporters. There were no flags on the Kop on Thursday.

A joint statement released by Liverpool FC and its supporters’ board in response to midweek demonstrations over ticket prices. Following the announcement of a two percent raise, there were no flags on The Kop during the Reds’ 3-0 Europa League loss to Atalanta.

Liverpool have now already affirmed that there would be no appeal of the ruling. However, in addition, the club announced that it will ‘assess and refine its engagement strategy in partnership with the supporters’ board, given that both sides agreed that deeper, more substantive involvement about ticket pricing is necessary’.

Liverpool supporters had previously voiced concerns regarding the increase to all matchday tickets, which led to this meeting between the club and the Supporters Board over the last few days.

An official statement from the club regarding the matter:

“LFC confirmed that its decision on the two per cent rise will not be reversed.”

“LFC has agreed to review and improve its engagement approach in collaboration with the Supporters Board as it was acknowledged by both parties that more meaningful engagement over ticket prices is required.”

“Membership prices were on the agenda for discussion during the meeting. LFC had proposed a small rise for next season but both parties have agreed to pause on this until more meaningful engagement can take place between LFC and the Supporters Board.”

The parties decided that membership costs will not rise until more “meaningful engagement” can occur between Liverpool and the Supporters Board, even in the face of general admission and match-day ticket prices rising.

Next for Liverpool

The two percent increase may not seem like much, but the cost of going to football games is already excessive. Furthermore, the two percent rise would obviously affect the fans far more than a billion-dollar firm.

For some, it might be affordable, but for others, who are already working too hard to barely be able to pay the initial price, the rise would be just too much.

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In the big picture, Liverpool won’t make all that much more money, but the goodwill that is lost in this situation might be significant. LFC owes its supporters a debt of gratitude since they are essential to the team and the atmosphere would not exist without their support.