Liverpool fans express ‘deep concern’ over club’s future direction in open letter to owner amid ticket price row

Ticket prices are set to increase at Anfield (Reuters)

The board highlighted that "concerns have fallen on deaf ears”, explaining that "supporters have been clear in their opposition to the introduction of multi-year price rises. Not simply because of the increase itself, but because of what it represents: the removal of meaningful annual dialogue, and a shift towards a model where prices are set for years in advance, regardless of supporter sentiment, and any financial realities they or the club may face."

They warned that such decisions "shape who is able to attend matches in the future and in doing so, they shape what the club becomes”, expressing, "supporter concern is that future generations – their children, grandchildren and beyond – will not be able to do what they have done before."

Despite the strong criticism, it is understood that Liverpool has reached out to the Supporters Board and other groups like Spirit of Shankly, expressing a desire to maintain open lines of communication.

The club has justified the price increases by citing an 85 per cent rise in matchday operating costs since the 2016-17 season.

They insist adult season tickets will increase by no more than £3.50 per game over three years, with general admission tickets rising between £3 and £4.50 during the same period.

The club also stressed that current match ticket prices on the Kop remain unchanged from when FSG took ownership over 15 years ago, despite a 45 per cent cumulative inflation over that time.