Former Jamie Carragher has called on Fenway Sports Group to revisit plans to increase season ticket prices at Liverpool FC.
The club recently revealed a proposal to implement gradual ticket price rises over the next three years, a move that has triggered backlash from organised supporter groups. Fans have already outlined plans for demonstrations, including marches and coordinated protests inside Anfield for the rest of the season.
Speaking, Carragher acknowledged the overall performance of the club’s ownership but expressed concern over the pricing decision. He noted that while ownership groups are rarely universally popular, Liverpool’s current leadership has generally delivered strong results.
However, he questioned the justification for increasing ticket costs, pointing to the club’s substantial income streams from sponsorship deals and broadcasting revenue in the Premier League. According to him, the argument that higher ticket prices are necessary to sustain player wages does not hold up, especially given Liverpool’s already competitive wage structure.
Carragher also suggested that fans are well aware of the club’s financial standing and are unlikely to accept the increase without resistance. He argued that the additional revenue generated from higher ticket prices would be relatively minimal, making the potential fallout with supporters unnecessary.
He further dismissed comparisons with London clubs such as Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC, noting that economic and regional differences make such comparisons unrealistic. Instead, he emphasised Liverpool’s global appeal and strong commercial partnerships as alternative sources of revenue.
While affirming that players deserve their earnings, Carragher concluded that raising ticket prices risks creating avoidable tension with supporters, with little tangible benefit for the club.
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