Football and Big Business
The Mule | 11.08.2009 16:26 | Analysis
Those who run English football would say it’s as good as it gets. But at what cost? Stadiums have been rebuilt, comfortable and safe. Standing areas were destroyed and replaced by very expensive all seating areas. In the 1990/91 season, 20,000 people stood on the Stretford End at Old Trafford and paid £4 to watch a game. At Arsenal thousands stood on the North Bank and paid £6. Nowadays the most expensive cinema ticket in central London is around £12, whereas a Premier League match will cost £30-50.
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