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Van Dijk Urges Liverpool to Heed Fan Protests Over Ticket Hikes

His plea signals dressing-room concern about unrest over inflation-linked prices.

Overview

  • Van Dijk said supporters have a fair right to protest, in what he called Saturday’s harmful standoff during the 2-0 win over Fulham that benefits no one.
  • Liverpool set prices to rise with inflation for the next three seasons, lifting season tickets next year by about £21.50 to £27 and match tickets by £1.25 to £1.75.
  • Supporter groups Spirit of Shankly and Spion Kop 1906 led a Not A Pound In The Ground boycott, pulled flags from the Kop, and displayed a No To Ticket Price Increases banner.
  • Fans aimed chants at owners Fenway Sports Group to voice anger over higher costs inside Anfield.
  • Chief executive Billy Hogan emailed season-ticket holders to defend and explain the policy, as the captain warned unrest could damage the team and urged a swift resolution.