Liverpool Voices Outrage over Reduced Away Ticket Allocation versus Man City
Liverpool’s Reduced Away Ticket Allocation
Liverpool fans have voiced their outrage over the reduced away ticket allocation for the highly-anticipated clash against Manchester City on 3rd April. The Premier League has authorized Man City to offer only 6% of their ticketing allocation, which equates to 2,700 tickets, to Liverpool fans.
Fans of Liverpool FC, known as the ‘Reds,’ have been quick to point out that they received a full allocation of 9,000 tickets in the same fixture last season. The decision of the Premier League to significantly reduce Liverpool’s ticket allocation has resulted in widespread disapproval from the supporters.
Liverpool Fans’ Reactions on Social Media
The decision to reduce the ticket allocation has led to an outpouring of frustration from Liverpool fans on social media. The hashtag ‘#EnoughIsEnough’ started trending on Twitter, with thousands of supporters voicing their discontent.
Several fans expressed how they had already made travel arrangements and booked accommodation in Manchester for the fixture, pre-empting that an adequate ticket allocation would be provided by the Premier League. It is a huge blow to those fans, who were eagerly anticipating the upcoming game.
Man City’s Response to the Outrage
Man City responded to the outrage by stating that reducing Liverpool’s ticket allocation was due to the construction of an additional seating area in the South Stand at the Etihad Stadium. The seating area would apparently impact sightlines, thereby reducing the capacity of the ground.
It should be noted that this isn’t the first time that Liverpool fans have had their ticket allocation reduced for an away game. Last season, both Chelsea and Arsenal reduced the number of tickets Liverpool fans could purchase, citing the construction of new facilities at their respective stadiums.
The Significance of Ticket Allocation
Reducing a club’s ticket allocation for a game is a huge point of contention within football. Access to tickets is a fundamental aspect of supporting your team, and fans look forward to the opportunity to attend ‘big’ games. Reducing ticket allocation not only limits the number of fans who can attend games but also has an economic impact, with fans unable to travel and spend money in the host city.
Summary
Liverpool fans are angry over the decision by the Premier League to give them a reduced allocation of 2,700 (6%) tickets when they play Manchester City on April 3. It comes after the Reds received the full allocation of 9,000 tickets when they faced City last season. The hashtag ‘#EnoughIsEnough’ started trending on Twitter, and Man City responded by stating that reduced ticket allocation was due to the construction of an additional seating area in the South Stand at the Etihad Stadium. #NEWS
