This week Nottingham Forest became the latest Premier League club to announce significant price rises for the 2024-25 season.
Forest fans say the rises are likely to price many fans out, particularly teenagers and young adults as the worst rises hit those age brackets.
New restrictions on the club's youth tickets are coming - which will now be limited to 17-year-olds down from 19. Meaning an 18-year-old sat in certain sections of the ground could be going from a ticket that is under PS190 to PS850.
Nottingham Forest Supporters' Trust said the rises were "totally disproportionate" and will likely price people out. Additionally, the club's flag group, Forza Garibaldi, also condemned the price rises and will be withdrawing upcoming displays at the City Ground in protest. "We are dismayed and frustrated to see the significant rise in season card prices," they said.
Clubs have been hit by inflation, notably utilities which show up in 'other expenses', but any increases need to be carefully thought out and targeted.
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