Aston Villa Fans Face New Charges for Pre-Season Porto Match
Aston Villa's decision to charge fans £6.99 to watch the pre-season match against Porto has sparked outrage among supporters. The move has been seen as a money-making exercise, with the club potentially earning a small sum from the venture.
Why it Matters for Aston Villa
The decision to charge fans for the pre-season match has been met with frustration from supporters, who feel that they are being taken advantage of. The move has been seen as a way for the club to make extra money, rather than a way to engage with their fans.
What Comes Next?
The pre-season match against Porto is set to take place on a date to be announced. Fans who want to watch the match will have to pay £6.99 to do so, despite match-going fans not having to pay a penny to attend the match at Estadio de Dragao.
The Financial Reality
If the capacity of Villa Park, around 43,000, were to all buy a match pass, that would rake in narrowly above £300,000. To put that into context, that would have paid Louie Barry's £40,000-per-week wage for less than two months. That is how little these sorts of sums actually represent to Villa and why it makes no sense for them to try and fleece fans.
Current Form
Aston Villa are currently on a 4-game winning run, with their last result being a 2-1 win over Manchester City on May 24th. They are currently 20 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race and have a league standing of 4th in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games.
Next Fixture
Aston Villa's next fixture is against Chelsea on December 19th, with the match set to take place away from home. The Villans will be looking to continue their winning form and climb up the table.
Currently Sidelined
Amadou Onana is currently sidelined due to injury, with no return date announced.
With the pre-season match against Porto just around the corner, Aston Villa fans are facing a new charge to watch their side play. The move has sparked outrage among supporters, who feel that they are being taken advantage of. The financial reality of the situation is that the club will not earn a significant amount from the venture, making the decision to charge fans seem like a money-making exercise.
