West Ham has decided to backtrack its plans to increase the price of disabled tickets by 107 per cent after fans had voiced their concerns at being priced out of Upton Park.
Disabled supporters received a letter last week explaining that their tickets will be priced at band four from next season, meaning their current cost of £290 a season would increase to at least £600 a season.
However, Karen Brady has sent the same fans another letter detailed the club’s decision to compromise at just a 50 per cent increase after taking in to account feedback from fans. But this would still mean disabled supporters will be expected to pay around £145 more to attend Upton Park every other week next season.
A club spokesman told the Daily Mail: “Ticket prices for disabled fans at West Ham United have not increased for 21 years (other than inflation). Prices for the 2013/2014 season are being considered and reviewed in line with FA, Premier League and Level Playing Field rules.
“Following the review, a new Band 5 category will be created for disabled fans, meaning their season tickets and matchday tickets will still be the cheapest available at the Boleyn Ground and will remain very competitive with other London Premier League clubs.
“Disabled supporters will also continue to be able to bring a carer to games for free and take advantage of many other benefits including dedicated disabled supporter evenings attended by first-team players and management.”
