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LIVERPOOL fans will storm out of Anfield tomorrow in the 77th minute, in protest of ticket prices being raised from next season to £77.
The Spion Kop 1906 group — backed by the Spirit of Shankly — suggested supporters walkout in the 77th minute in protest at the £77 top-priced ticket in the new main stand.
Despite the club saying that 64 per cent of season ticket prices will decrease or be frozen and that 45 per cent of matchday tickets will see a price decrease, the rise from £59 to £77 has left fans furious, especially with the club posting an article on the site on how to turn supporters into customers.
And Spion Kop 1906 have told those in charge at the club that this will be the first of many protests until a change is made.
They said: “Liverpool think it is acceptable to make more money than ever before from supporters, £2 million more.
That means price rises for many. £77 match tickets and £1,209 season tickets. Big increases for some, a few frozen and others get a tiny bit off. The club still make more.
“Every week we get right behind the team. Now supporters need to get behind each other. Let’s make sure the owners know this is unacceptable. On 77 minutes, leave your seat and walk out.
“Tell you mates and family. Tell the people around you. Tell them why. Walk out on 77 minutes and show you care.”
Spirit of Shankly were outraged that the club ignored their calls for cheaper ticket prices.
“We engaged fully in the last 13 months to find a solution that benefits all supporters,” they said in a statement released on Tuesday. “The clubs proposals do not do that.
“The outcome is extremely disappointing and a missed opportunity for Liverpool to lead in a fairer approach to ticket prices.
“We believe it is right and fair to lower ticket prices in order to sustain our support and subsequently the atmosphere inside Anfield.”
The group were pleased with the price of tickets for children, £9, but said they had “fears on the long-term sustainability” and were upset that they were not consulted.
“Yes there is a £9 ticket. For just three matches a season. 527 of them a game. 1,581 seats out of a possible 878,693 seats a season.
“These local supporter tickets were introduced right at the end of the process, after we asked for reductions to prices overall. This was their only ‘offer’ with no consultation.
“There are additional tickets for young supporters, a move we pushed for throughout and welcome. We have fears on the long-term sustainability but this move should be applauded.”
