Tottenham have sparked uproar amongst their match-going followers after scrapping season ticket reductions for senior followers.
Spurs introduced a worth rise in season tickets on Wednesday which they put all the way down to a “significant increase in matchday costs” when it comes to utilities, charges and consumables. The membership hierarchy, headed by long-time chairman Daniel Levy, “reluctantly” additionally determined to not make new senior concession season tickets for 65s and older obtainable ranging from the 2025/26 season.
Existing season ticket holders who turn out to be eligible for a reduced season ticket for the 2024/25 season will nonetheless qualify for a senior concession season ticket at a reduced fee of fifty%. But present senior concession season ticket reductions can be decreased season after this season to only 25% by 2029/30, pricing out many followers.
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The north London membership claimed the modifications come because of the variety of senior concession season tickets rising to 4 occasions the quantity at their earlier stadium White Hart Lane, earlier than saying such a rise is “not sustainable and will start to limit ticket choice for others year on year”.
A membership assertion learn: “Football is not immune to the rising costs of goods and services across the board and we continue to look at all options to minimise ticket price increases, while absorbing the vast majority of costs.
“There has, however, been a significant increase in matchday costs outside of our control such as utilities, rates and consumables, along with the need to continue to operate on a sustainable basis. For 2024-25, season ticket prices will increase by six per cent.”
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And whereas matchday senior concession tickets will stay obtainable, there was big backlash on social media in the direction of the modifications.
“So my understanding is that having had a Season Ticket every Season since 1982 and now being in my early 60’s that my loyalty is being rewarded by never being able to buy a Senior Citizen discounted Season Ticket. Thank you so much Tottenham Hotspur Football Club,” one fan wrote on X.
Another replied: “Absolute joke. The club should see this as an example and change their decision,” whereas a 3rd fumed: “Today’s announcement is disgraceful.”
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A fourth heartbroken Spurs supporter mentioned: “I’m in my early 60, I first went on my 4th birthday, I’m sad to say I can’t afford it now, breaks my heart,” and a fifth added: “They don’t care about the long-term loyal fans.”
Others voiced their anger by tweeting: “Just like that the atmosphere in the stadium gets worse every season. Absolute state of this ownership. I give up immediately,” and: “As a soccer fan I’m disgusted at this. Where is the respect for loyalty and the appreciation for longstanding assist.”
Another identified: “The season ticket waiting list is a myth. The last 2 years members were offered season tickets in the summer. Can only assume they want less season ticket holders?” as one fan urged: “Do the right thing and reinstate this discount!”