Premier League fans squeezed as season ticket perks vanish

The Holmesdale Fanatics are gone, and Premier League season ticket holders are feeling the pinch like never before.

What happened. Daily Mail Sport has spoken to insiders, experts and supporters to uncover how Premier League clubs are exploiting loyal fans. Crystal Palace's Holmesdale Fanatics ultras group disbanded, citing 'draconian restrictions'.

• Premier League rules now restrict season ticket sharing with family and friends.
• Digital tickets became mandatory at the start of the season, supposedly for security and to prevent touting.
• Manchester United banned 685 season ticket holders over 'suspicious activity' in a touting crackdown.

“draconian restrictions”

— Holmesdale Fanatics

The article warns that the worst may yet be to come for matchgoing supporters as commercialisation and gentrification accelerate.

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