Price of Football: Why fan protests will persist despite price freezes by Dan Roan BBC Sports Editor
The BBC's fifth Price of Football survey will come as encouraging news to the many fans who have grown used to the price of their loyalty consistently rising.
The fact the cost of watching football in Britain has mostly remained the same or even become cheaper, suggests pressure from supporters and government has finally had an impact after the ticket price inflation of recent seasons, along with clubs becoming more prepared to pass on more of their ever-increasing broadcast rights revenues to their customers.
However, it appears the sport is still becoming more expensive for the poorest fans who want to go and watch occasional matches.
Read more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34534840
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The BBC's fifth Price of Football survey will come as encouraging news to the many fans who have grown used to the price of their loyalty consistently rising.
The fact the cost of watching football in Britain has mostly remained the same or even become cheaper, suggests pressure from supporters and government has finally had an impact after the ticket price inflation of recent seasons, along with clubs becoming more prepared to pass on more of their ever-increasing broadcast rights revenues to their customers.
However, it appears the sport is still becoming more expensive for the poorest fans who want to go and watch occasional matches.
Read more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34534840
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