Floodlit football games could be banned this winter over energy bill fears
dailystar.co.ukPremier League, will next month discuss the energy crisis at its board meeting. Some clubs are already petrified they face crippling power and running costs.They are also weighing up increasing ticket prices but know the move will drive away fans who are already skint.
Andy Holt, chairman of the League One side Accrington Stanley, said: "We don’t use a lot compared with some clubs but our bills are going to quadruple.READ MORE: Arsenal outcast Hector Bellerin set for Barcelona switch as Arteta rips up contract"It’s going to be hundreds of thousands of pounds a year and it’s going to be a disaster in the winter.
It’s floodlights, heating, electricity in the concession areas, everything."The only way we can cover the extra costs is by raising the price of tickets – but our fans will be struggling themselves with the energy price rises."This is Accrington not Belgravia.
Their available income will be going down so can we really raise prices?" HAVE YOUR SAY! Should the government be doing more to tackle the cost of living crisis?
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