A lot of Leeds United fans have flocked to a post from Beren Cross that confirms that the Whites’ Premier League game against Crystal Palace next Saturday will be available on BT Box Office for a fee of £14.95.
This post has gathered the responses of many Leeds fans, who are fuming at the price they will have to pay to watch their team in action.
So, what did these Leeds fans think of this tweet from Cross?
Outrageous. My local foodbank will be getting a donation instead. @btsportfootball
— rushlufc ? ?? (@rushlufc) October 29, 2020
Surely no Leeds fan wouldn’t pay that when there’s loads of streams available #BoycottPPV
— LeedsNLeague (@LeedsNLeague) October 29, 2020
Nah it’s ok thanks, I’ll listen to it on the old wireless or any other means that won’t cost £15 ?
— Cat (@catbm74) October 29, 2020
Do you think this is ridiculous?
Yes, awful stuff
No, it isn't too bad
Since pay-per-view was introduced, the reaction has been pretty hostile, with fans of Leeds, Newcastle United, and Leicester City among a number of clubs donating money to food banks instead of paying the fee to watch their team play.
The reaction had been so bad that the Premier League was thought to be considering scrapping it altogether.
However, nothing has changed for now and the price remains the same, which has clearly annoyed many Whites fans.
15 quid each time is too far. Season ticket holders should have access anyway but even if not sky should be ashamed of themselves. Football should be affordable for everyone.
— PerfectPoveda? (@LUFC_MOT03) October 29, 2020
Could be the beginning of a fall out with football this. Absolute disgrace.
— RobLUFC2020 (@BielsaRob) October 29, 2020
I’m sticking to my guns and not doing PPV
— Jan Newell (@JanNewell6) October 29, 2020
The broadcasters involved, Sky Sports and BT, are also supposedly against PPV, but as it stands, nothing has changed.
So, if Leeds fans want to watch their team live next weekend, then they will need to fork out £14.95, which to us seems ridiculous, and we hope that many Whites fans continue to donate money to food banks instead.