Aston Villa ‘set for empty seats’ v Newcastle after ‘disgusting’ new announcement
Aston Villa’s struggles with Profit and Sustainability rules have been well documented this summer.
It has been a very slow start to the window for Unai Emery‘s side, who still have a lot of work to do if they are to compete for the Champions League again.
Several additions are certainly going to be needed at Villa Park; however, PSR issues have so far halted any progress this summer.
With the season set to begin in just a few weeks, Aston Villa‘s latest announcement has left supporters in shock.
Aston Villa fans react to ticket prices
Aston Villa supporters are going to be forced into spending more money next season.
Despite all the success on the pitch for Emery and his Villa squad in recent years, the news that ticket prices are rising again for Villa’s opening match of the Premier League season against Newcastle United has left fans disappointed.
Adult tickets start at £58 and rise all the way up to £92.
For under-14s, prices start at £16.50, but again rise to a shockingly high £92. Villa had already confirmed earlier this summer that adult season ticket prices would rise by five per cent.
After hearing about the price hikes, one fan called for the introduction of a price cap on home tickets.
Expectations for Emery’s side are lower next season due to their lack of transfer activity, and some fans don’t think the club will be able to justify the costs.
One said, “The bubble won’t be far from bursting, our fans paid these prices for the elite nature of last season.
“Now it’s back to a bit more reality and having to sell more players, the ground will have empty seats this season, sadly.”
Villa supporters’ loyalty is being exploited
Villa can only use PSR as an excuse for so long.
It should not be the fans’ responsibility to ensure that the club complies with the financial regulations.
Trying to justify prices with claims that the club could slip down the table won’t cut it with supporters, especially due to the lack of transfer activity.
The sad reality is that if a Villa supporter does not want to pay these new prices, there will be someone desperate to take their spot, whatever the cost.
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