Crystal Palace supporters made their feelings clear once again during Thursday night’s big European clash at Selhurst Park.
Frustration over ticket pricing spilled into the stands as a banner was unveiled by the Eagles' passionate Holmesdale Fanatics during the match.
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During Palace’s UEFA Conference League tie against Zrinjski Mostar, supporters in the Holmesdale Road End displayed a banner reading: “Forty quid? Palace fans fleeced = empty seats.”
The protest came as Crystal Palace booked their place in the last 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League, but attention inside the stadium was somewhat diverted by visible gaps in the stands and a frustrated fanbase.
The message was widely interpreted as a direct swipe at chairman and co-owner Steve Parish, with many fans voicing anger at the ticket prices reportedly set at £40 for this fixture.
The protest is not an isolated incident either, with supporters having recently used banners to express dissatisfaction over other issues, such as their managerial situation, underlining growing tensions between sections of the fanbase and the boardroom.
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European nights should feel like an occasion for everyone, but pricing can quickly sour the build-up and atmosphere.
When fans start highlighting empty seats with protest banners, it suggests that there is a major disconnect that needs addressing, especially ahead of upcoming fixtures.
If Palace want Selhurst Park rocking in Europe, then they cannot price their loyal fanbase out of attending, and as such, affordability must be part of the long-term plan.