TWENTY’S PLENTY
Away fans celebrate plan to slash prices
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FOOTBALL fans have given the thumbs up to a scheme to ensure away supporters pay just £20 for tickets.
As part of the Twenty’s Plenty campaign, followers of visiting sides in the Premier League will be able to claim back up to £10 from Virgin Media.
The fixtures, all later this month, include Southampton v Man City, Man Utd v Chelsea and Liverpool v Crystal Palace.
The scheme is being run in partnership with the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) who want to cut the current price of £30 for away fans in the top tier.
Brigitte Trafford, from Virgin Media, said: “Away fans are at the heart of the game and their tickets need to be affordable.
“Without them the atmosphere in grounds is reduced and their teams don’t feel supported. We want to be part of a positive change for Premier League football fans across the country and are stepping up by subsidising away tickets to £20.”
The campaign started in 2013 and demos have been held by fans fedup with forking out large sums for away games. Supporters of teams affected by the FA Cup during the promotion will be able to apply for their money after any rescheduled games.
Kevin Miles, boss of the FSF, said: “The Football Supporters’ Federation has a long-standing rallying cry – Twenty’s Plenty for Away Tickets.
“We’re delighted Virgin Media has helped make that a reality.
“Thanks to this Twenty’s Plenty deal, tens of thousands of topflight fans could potentially save hundreds of thousands of pounds.”
More details at virginmedia. com/twentysplenty.