Season 5 Episode 5

Ticket Prices

Anger has grown this week over fan exploitation, fueled by Aston Villa’s steep Champions League ticket prices and the outrageous costs for the Oasis reunion.
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Episode Notes

Aston Villa fans have called the club "out of touch" for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season.

Villa announced on Wednesday that adult tickets for their four home matches will be priced at £85, £94 and £97, with season ticket-holders getting slight discounts.

The Football Supporters' Association called Villa's ticket prices "truly eye-watering".

"Loyal Villa fans who've waited as long as 40 years to celebrate this momentous season are being punished and exploited.”

Vocabulary

  1. Scam: a dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people
    ”Dynamic Pricing is a scam”
  2. Cap: a limit on the amount of money that can be charged or spent in connection with a particular activity
    ”UEFA have announced changes to their price cap”
  3. Exploit: to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage
    ”Football club owners love to exploit their fans”

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