Football Fans Are Spending More Than Ever

Football fans are spending more than ever to travel to matches. According to a recent study published by Virgin Money, 46 per cent of Premiership supporters, said they had gone to fewer games this season, 41 percent in the championship, 37 per cent in League One and 35 per cent in League Two. Virgin said its price index for Football Fans showed that the cost of going to games has risen by 17 percent since early 2006. One in seven state supporters to be playing at least 10 less this year because they can not afford it. 41% of fans said they had reduced the number of games in 2006 went to go to games, at least, 10 fewer than last year. The average attendance at Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic this season are, in any case, significantly down on levels of 2005-06. Even loyal support of Newcastle United has been affected, with average crowds fell below the mark of 50,000 to 52,000 more after last season. The rising cost of living has forced football fans to reduce the number of games they attend. President of the Federation of football, Mr.. Malcolm Clarke said: "I just hope that the presidents of clubs, federations and leagues to sit up and take notice." The fans are tired of the back teeth of being treated as turnstile fodder. Their loyalty is exploited with ever increasing prices. "Football is not played much longer than people in this country if it persists." The inflation rate in the football world is three to four times higher than here on Earth. "It is time that the follower current game to give it a rest. Prices of the tickets have come down." Public football is aging - where is the next generation of fans coming? "The index shows that in 2006 the cost of attending matches has risen by 17.33 percent to 91.46 ฃ. When the index was launched on 31 January 2006, the day of the basket of goods costs ฃ 77.95. Travel with peace of mind with travel insurance Virgin Money