With the news that Tickets to next year’s world cup will reach up to $4,400 and the ability to park at these venues setting fans back $175 many fans are outraged.
Weve seen many examples over the last few years of anti-consumer behaviour from the elite divisions such as the European super league- the huge spike in ticket and food prices and an overall ditching of the traditions of English football.
It’s no wonder that may people have decided to start attending their local non-league team.
Local teams have been the beating heart of communities since the beginning, when teams arose from local factories.
Local team Sholing have roots in industry as the Woolston Works which gave them a key role in the community.
This role lasts until this day; Manager Ross white spoke about his team’s place in the local community as well as how supporting non leagues sides like Sholing can be a better experience for fans
“Its more personal at our level, our fans get to know our staff, our players and it becomes a family club, not just a number”
Many believe the experience at local clubs now tops that of a premier league game, siting the affordability of tickets allowing them to go with family, affordability of food, the fact games are on at times that make them accessible for fans and the lack of VAR and diving
During WW1 and WW2 many local clubs’ players were enlisted to the front lines to fight, being central to the community, clubs were often represented the pain and loss of the community when the wars effects took hold.
With Remembrance Day passing, Sholing and many clubs around the country paid their respects to those who died.
Sholing captain Byron Mason spoke about how the club’s role at the centre of the community means it’s vital for them to honour the day.
