Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust have announced a protest against the recent increase in ticket prices ahead of the club’s first home game against Manchester United.
Tottenham announced last month that match day ticket prices have increased from between £3 and £15 for Category B and Category C games, and between £10 and £17 for Category A games, raising the top price for a single match to an eye-watering £103.
This announcement was understandably met with quite a lot of anger on social media, with some Spurs fans questioning how the club can expect the fans to pay such high prices, given the team’s struggles over the last few years.
THST released a statement back then denouncing the club’s move to increase the price of matchday tickets and revealed that they were not consulted by the club on their plans to do so.
The Trust have now announced that they will be demonstrating against the move ahead of the clash against Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 19 August. Kick-off is at 5.30 pm.
THST’s call to action reads as follows:
- We are coordinating a Ticket Pricing demonstration ahead of the first Premier League home game of the season against Manchester United on Saturday 19 August. Kick-off is at 5.30 pm.
- Assemble at 3.45 pm opposite the ticket office steps on the High Road for one hour with a clear message to stop ticket price rises and to stop exploiting loyalty.
- We know the Club Board will not be persuaded easily. So, we will need to be prepared to keep taking action, and to step up that action. It is very important that we stick to this clear message – stop ticket price rises, stop exploiting loyalty – and that we ensure any action does not affect the team on the pitch.
- We need to be respectful but determined and we need to persist and build momentum until the Club agrees to our call. Further action will be publicised via fan channels.
Spurs Web Opinion
The anger over the ticketing prices as well as Kane’s departure combined with the club’s inability to swiftly address problem areas this transfer window, means that fans are now at the end of their patience with the ownership.
So, I would not be surprised if this protest turns out to be bigger than anything we have seen from Spurs fans over recent years.