Fans held up yellow sheets of paper in the 18th minute
Large sections of the Fulham crowd held up yellow sheets of paper during their game against Manchester United on Saturday.
The west London side were beaten 1-0 by the Red Devils after Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage time winner was the difference in a game lacking any real quality.
In the early stages of the game however, many home supporters held up yellow sheets of paper around Craven Cottage, with journalist Andy Mitten revealing the reason behind their protest.
He tweeted: “Fulham fans protest against their ticket prices. Good for them. Top price ticket of £160 for a normal seat today. They obviously go for the tourist market, but they should remember their hardcore.”
Speaking about the protest before the game, Fulham boss Marco Silva said: “It is not just for a game like this but we have to be sure that Fulham fans can afford all the matches.
“To be honest for a Fulham fan this match should be the same and value should be the same as the last one against Sheffield United or the next one we are going to play against Wolves.
“For me the value of the game is the same, three points there for us to fight for and the fans should be there to get behind the team.”
Silva added: “I have all the empathy with the fans in this situation but it is a commercial decision from the club and I want everyone to be focused on the game.
“We are here talking about Fulham vs Man United, and I’ve been asked three or four times about the ticket prices.
“This is a distraction, clearly. I would love to have everybody happy and just focusing on Fulham v Man United, and let’s go and support.”
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