I think you Gooners are all missing his point… that it’s too expensive for a middle-class family of four to go to the games on a consistent basis, and that’s a shame.

It IS an issue of supply and demand, and according to the laws of economics, yes- they could charge even more and continue to fill the stadium. But that doesn’t make it right.

Unfortunately, the club has gone the way of our own American pro sports teams- jacking up the price almost as high as the market will bear. That’s great for revenues, but results in the exclusion of your most dedicated fans- the working class.

I went to Pro football games a lot as a kid, as it only cost $20 to $30 to get a decent ticket and I’d go with my father. We had a great time…

Now, 20 years later, I’m lucky enough to be making more than my father ever did, but I still can’t justify buying season tickets for my family at $80+ per seat, per game.

The net result is a stadium full of distracted, affluent people talking on cell phones throughout the match…

Though I’ve never been to a Premiership game, I can see the difference in atmosphere on the television…

One last thing… the Gunners suck anyway! You’ll come crashing back to 3rd place soon enough.

Have a nice evening.

The fact remains ticket prices are verging on criminal and the costs are out of the reach of many people.

It’s a sad fact that Nick Hornby’s fantastic book would never had been written if he was a teenager now as he would not have been able to afford to go.

I’m not that old but when I was a teenager I could go and pay on the gate to get in at my club. I even paid on the gate for a European semi-final.

Reducing the prices to watch the reserves play Newcastle! Whoppie skip. Maybe some non-season tickets might get to see that game but why would they want to pay double figure prices.

If you followed Arsenal at all, you would know that the ticket prices have remained constant for three consecutive seasons.

Quoting prices in the pathetically weak US dollar is misleading to say the least.

With a season ticket waiting list of 41,000, and with every game selling out easily, Arsenal should arguably be looking to increase prices, as they are frankly leaving money on the table at the moment.

The quality of the product at Arsenal is worth at least double what Chelsea are charging.

Example: A Compact Disc there costs 10 pounds which would often cost 10 dollars here – not 20 dollars.
You also probably picked the wrong club to make an example of as Arsenal are without a doubt one of the 3 most entertaining clubs in Europe in terms of style and current results so people might be happy and willing to pay these very high prices for games. A gentleman above says its what the market bears and he is correct, Arsenal are technically undervaluing their tickets with such high demand clearly evident. Its just the state of the world and the Premiership. I went to Reading 4 years ago in the CHampionship and had to pay 20 quid to sit in the corner of the Madjeski – thats steep for non Prem I feel but thats the norm.

However Gaffer I know what sentiment you are trying to bring here and I somewhat agree, its very expensive for a family of 4 to go to a game. Too expensive in my opinion and Arsenal even charge you to be a member (you need to be a member to have a prayer of getting a ticket) – so you have paid before you even purchase a ticket. They also charge one pound for a merchandise program in the Arsenal shop at the stadium – seriously folk do you want to pay a pound for the privilege of seeing Van Persie dressed up in an Arsenal sweater and then buy the sweater. Thats just poor in my opinion. Merchandise catalogues should be FREE – Arsenal can afford it.

Dont get me wrong, I am a former Arsenal ballboy and love the club and would never support anyone else. The quality is awesome.

I think you want to ask this question after the Wenger years Gaffer when the football is unlikely to be as high quality. Would Arsenal fans be willing to pay the same high prices to watch the cra* that Spurs put out? Its inevitable we will go through a lean time and find out – hopefully long after I am gone.

Also a few people had some very juvenile comments above – very unecessary. You can disagree certainly but no need to be petulant like John Terry.

Incidentally folk for those of you who think the Gaffer hates Arsenal – he did pick us to win the league last season, mad pick mind you but he did pick them which is more than I did.