The protests at Anfield could not have been missed by FSG, but a new statement from Liverpool Supporters Group suggests it didn’t do much to move the needle.
It’s fair to say the majority of fans at Anfield to watch Liverpool’s clash with Crystal Palace were involved in protesting against the planned ticket price-hikes that were announced for the next three seasons.
Liverpool officials aren’t budging on the decision — an outcome that is equal parts deeply disappointing and painfully predictable. An official fan statement released on Tuesday afternoon voiced that disappointment, shared what they have heard from club since, and outlined their stance.
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The letter — posted on X — is almost 500 words long, so here’s a summary of what they said.
They made it clear that this was not a small pocket of dissent. In their words, it ‘wasn’t some fans’, but ‘the overwhelming majority inside Anfield’.
The club’s stance appears to be that dialogue remains open. Liverpool have told them they want to keep speaking to the Supporters’ Board about long-term pricing issues, including what happens beyond the next three years.
However, that does not deal with the immediate problem. The club have suggested the current increases can only be reviewed if alternatives are found, either through ‘supporter-focused sponsorship’ or ‘action across the Premier League’ on ticket prices.
That explanation has not gone down well. As the statement put it, ‘Supporters are looking for a resolution now’ and want FSG to reconsider what they see as an unnecessary increase at a time of record revenues and huge wealth in football.
That’s the sticking point for fans. Liverpool have been one of the most financially successful clubs in Europe under FSG. Why do additional funds need to come from the pockets of match-going fans?
Anfield has made its feelings clear, and Liverpool supporters are waiting to see whether FSG are prepared to listen. On first glance, it doesn’t look promising.
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