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Coventry City fans criticize chairman’s ticket pricing ahead of Premier League return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:02 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Coventry City fans criticize chairman’s ticket pricing ahead of Premier League return

Summary

Coventry City supporters, including fan Martin Wheatley, are expressing anger over the club's new season ticket pricing structure ahead of their return to the Premier League. Wheatley, a long-time supporter, stated that the increased prices feel like a disregard for loyalty, making it impossible for some fans to purchase tickets. He described the decision as a 'dreadful and upsetting' money grab that fails to accommodate long-standing supporters. Wheatley emphasized that many loyal fans are being left without ticket options, as the club has not communicated any plan to address these concerns.

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Status Watch

•Martin Wheatley has a season ticket for the Legends Lounge.
•Fans criticize ticket prices, feeling it prioritizes profit over loyalty.
•Club has not provided alternatives for displaced season ticket holders.
•Wheatley urges that the chairman has failed to listen to fan complaints.

Latest Updates

5:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'Spectacular own goal' - fan on 'dreadful and upsetting' pricing decision

What they're saying

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Coventry City supporter Martin Wheatley believes chairman Doug King "has scored a spectacular own goal" with the newly announced season ticket pricing structure before the club's return to the Premier League. Wheatley, who has been going to watch the Sky Blues since his sixth birthday, and has had a season-ticket in the Legends Lounge for the past six years, spoke about his feelings on the situation on BBC Radio CWR.
— Yahoo Sports

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