How far are Liverpool fans willing to go to speak out against the proposed increase of ticket prices?
With the news this week that some tickets in the new main stand at Anfield would set supporters back £77 (€100), some fans have decided to push back.
Supporter group Spion Kop 1906 is urging fans to send a message to the Liverpool board that the price hike will not be blindly accepted.
The group want spectators to leave the stadium during the 77th minute of Saturday’s home tie against Sunderland in protest at the increase.
If the club want to charge up to £77 a ticket, make your feelings known and walk out on 77 minutes. #walkouton77
— Spion Kop 1906 (@SpionKop1906) February 4, 2016
77 – A number associated with @LFC. From Rome '77 to £77 a ticket. Let's give the number 77 a meaning on Saturday. #walkouton77
— Spion Kop 1906 (@SpionKop1906) February 4, 2016
Saturday is your chance to make your feelings known. Unhappy with the prices for next season? Then #WalkOutOn77 pic.twitter.com/KZQ29F2GKK
— Spion Kop 1906 (@SpionKop1906) February 4, 2016
It seems as though the proposition has some legs, and fellow fan group ‘Spirit of Shankly’ has thrown their backing behind the move.
We're right behind the action of @SpionKop1906 to #walkouton77. We need to stand together, all supporters, or prices will never change.
— Spirit of Shankly (@spiritofshankly) February 4, 2016
