Barry: First of all, it's not right for supporters to be expected to have that kind of money to be able to buy all the tickets in one go and, secondly, the price increase for the games isn't right either. Paula: As season ticket-holders, we were told we either had to buy the whole bundle (with immediate total payment) within the week or we will likely be unable to purchase our own seats. Bought mine and my son's tickets straight away.
We asked for your views on the Champions League ticket process at Stamford Bridge after the Chelsea Supporters' Trust (CST) called for the club to "stop exploiting our loyalty".
Here are some of your comments:
Barry: First of all, it's not right for supporters to be expected to have that kind of money to be able to buy all the tickets in one go and, secondly, the price increase for the games isn't right either. I had to pay £206, which works out at £51.50 per ticket. I'm also paying for my son, who can't afford the whole amount in one go. I'm paying the same amount to watch Barcelona as Pafos.
Paula: As season ticket-holders, we were told we either had to buy the whole bundle (with immediate total payment) within the week or we will likely be unable to purchase our own seats. Totally unacceptable. They want tourists, not loyal fans, and this is another step towards this.
Mark: Really don't know what all the fuss is about. I've been a season ticket-holder for 30 years in the East Upper. Bought mine and my son's tickets straight away. Saves all the hassle of having to remember to buy the individual games and missing purchasing slots.
James: Unfortunately, this is the way it is going with regards ticket prices and for many, this will mean they are unable to go and watch their team. Fans are already paying high sums of money for tickets, merchandise and memberships, on top of travel costs. The fans are the lifeblood of the game and should never be taken advantage of.
Paul: Absolutely agree with the CST. I have paid £67, including the booking fee, for a seat in the Mathew Harding Lower. Nonsense price for the league phase.
Barney: £50 a game for UCL seems cheap to me and I live up north... and it's a great thing to know you have secured all four games tickets too. That should cost more, I believe. What is it that people are unhappy about? A small takeaway on one of the rip-off apps would cost that much - some perspective needed methinks.
David: The whole ticketing situation is bad. Communication is poor, prices are too high and the membership tiers do not work fairly. Owners just don't care about the real fans - they just want to make money.
Dell: This is the problem the supporters have. The club knows the loyal fans will buy a ticket. The fact the club has said that if you don't purchase the "package", you might not be able to get your normal seat when the tickets go on "normal" sale stinks. All this money in their bank account is earning interest for them months before the tickets would normally be available.
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