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Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League

Posted by Coop Board User icon on September 17, 2026, 19:58:55

🏟️ Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League and heading to Edgeley Park.

✍️ John K Bilsbury discusses rising ticket prices, hospitality packages forcing loyal supporters out and growing frustration at how the Premier League is run.

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Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League

Posted by dosser jacket User icon on September 18, 2026, 12:01:47, in reply to "Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League"

You need to check your facts.

Since when did we have a gate of 1700 in the Go Go Go era?

We had double that for some Reserve games.

It's only City fans that believe that shite.

Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League

Posted by dosser jacket User icon on September 18, 2026, 08:56:16, in reply to "Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League"

They aren't heading to EP though, our home gates are down. There are no 'Ten to three 'ers' anymore because of having to open an account, giving your personal details before you can buy a ticket.

I thought we were a football club--not a Bank.

Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League

Posted by MickMck User icon on September 18, 2026, 10:21:41, in reply to "Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League"

Yup, the days of casuals making a last minute decision to watch a game are sadly gone.

Modern life - apps, registrations, log-ins, passwords, etc., every detail of your life mapped out on a giant digital turd.

Mick

Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League

Posted by DownUnderHatter User icon on September 18, 2026, 15:20:59, in reply to "Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League"

Orchestrated disease forcing everyone to use electronic payment and abolishing cash is to blame.

Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League

Posted by Goodmonson User icon on September 18, 2026, 17:57:02, in reply to "Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League"

Completely agree with this. Even HT Draw now cashless which is ridiculous.

Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League

Posted by dosser jacket User icon on September 18, 2026, 12:52:39, in reply to "Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League"

Don't sit on the fence Mick 😊👍

Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League

Posted by Luis Cavaco User icon on September 17, 2026, 23:02:19, in reply to "Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League"

Great report,

however,it beggars belief that the penny is just dropping.

Sit on your hands long enough !

Re: Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League

Posted by jonnyquango User icon on September 17, 2026, 21:26:17, in reply to "Why fans are turning their backs on the Premier League"

That’s an excellent analysis of how the game is changing. The PL teams focus on how much money they can fleece out of fans & that also includes the FA.

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