Slip sliding away: football season-ticket holders fear falling down pecking order

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What happened

It is a symbol of the connection between the fanbase and club, but there is a growing fear executives would prefer stadiums full of one-off tourists The document known as “the oldest football season ticket in the world” promises its bearer access to…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:47 UTC.

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