FULHAM fans have slammed their own club as “shameless” ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Manchester United.
Marco Silva‘s side are set to host the Red Devils at Craven Cottage on Sunday at 7pm.
AFPThe ticket prices of Fulham’s Riverside Stand have caused controversy[/caption]
The majority of tickets in their new Riverside Stand cost a staggering £160 – the highest price for any non-corporate seat in the Premier League.
These seats are priced at £140 for those aged 18-21 or 65+, and £80 for Under-18s.
Seats in the corners of the stand are priced at £150 for adults.
As of Saturday lunchtime, the match had not yet sold out.
Tickets initially went on sale to members earlier this month, with season ticket holders then able to purchase extra seats.
Earlier this week, tickets went on general sale, meaning that even supporters that have never bought a Fulham ticket before can get their hands on four each.
The Cottagers’ X account has frequently posted advertising tickets.
These posts have received a significant backlash from supporters disgusted with Fulham’s unprecedented pricing model.
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“The fact that the game isn’t sold out isn’t a surprise to most Fulham fans with the club’s outrageous ticket pricing strategy.
“No right-minded Fulham fan is going to fork out £160 for a seat in the Riverside, £70-80 for a seat in the Hammersmith End is way too much in first place.
“No wonder they’ve had to do daily adverts, put on general sale and even advertise in the Metro. But this isn’t anything new, Fulham have had ticket price issues and protests dating back to Stop the Greed at Man City (H) in 2019.
“I think the club’s hierarchy don’t realise what this bums on seats strategy has caused. It’s killed any atmosphere, as the people who can afford the non-season ticket holder seats aren’t exactly a vocal majority.
“Then there was Chelsea away where they decided to put the club’s biggest game of the season on sale with no loyalty points to appease their higher spending customers.
“Most fans are enjoying the outside of London away days simply due to the fact they feel like a proper Fulham end ie Leicester away last week.
“CEO Alistair Mackintosh, director David Daly and the Khans are pricing out the next generation of fans.”
One responded on X: “The penny still hasn’t dropped yet? Shameless.”
While a second blasted: “2 days before the game still trying to shift these £160 tickets eh? Your obsession with money doesn’t make you see that this is embarrassing for the club.”
A third commented: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen our club have to post and advertise to sell tickets so much in the space of a week. Maybe have a think on why you can’t sell them.”
And another added: “Send the link direct to Utd fans, your own fans are too clever to be ripped off.”
Last month, boss Marco Silva appealed to Fulham fans to generate a better atmosphere within Craven Cottage, saying: “I’d like to ask them (for) even more if they can.
“They have been great for us – it’s been fantastic since I joined the club. It’s been a long journey for us and a great one. But if they can, we need more and more and more, because it’s a moment of the season that’s going to be tough.”
Fulham’s new Riverside Stand possesses non-corporate season tickets costing £3,000.
It also boasts lavish VIP facilities, including a rooftop bar, fine dining area and even a swimming pool.
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