There is a lot of unhappiness about the ticket allocation arrangements for the Champions League final in Athens and there is talk of ticketless Liverpool fans organising a protest against the allocation.
Yesterday thousands of Liverpool supporters learned the result of the club’s ballot - only season ticket holders and Fan Card holders who had attended six European ties this season were entered into the draw.
But there has been a lot of criticism of the system from fans who claim it rewards people who have only attended European fixtures, rather than the loyal season tickets holders. I have a lot of sympathy for this view because it is the loyal week in weekout fans who keep the team going.
There is talk that some fans are thinking about a protest at Anfield to show their unhappiness before, or during, the final home game of the season on Sunday against Charlton.
One fan was reported as saying “In every round before the final, season ticket holders were given priority before Fan Card holders. Why did this change just for the final? I paid £610 for my season ticket and someone who buys a Fan Card for £3 is put in the ballot at the same time. Words fail me.”
But it seems that the club aren't happy either as Liverpool FC criticised Uefa for a “totally inadequate” ticket allocation and a club spokesman has sympathised with fans.
“Just 17,000 won’t satisfy our extraordinary fanbase.”
I'll need to check with my brother later to see if he got a ticket. He will not be a happy bunny at all if he didnt.
Thursday, 10 May 2007
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Well written article.
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