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​FSF hopes recent ticket protests will see cap for away fans

Football Supporters' Federation chairman Malcolm Clarke says recent publicity over ticket price increases could force Premier League clubs to set a £30 price cap for away fans.

The FSF expressed its dismay last week when talks involving representatives of all 20 top-flight clubs failed to yield the two-thirds majority required to push through the move.

But last week's mass walk-out by Liverpool fans at Anfield has placed the issue back on the agenda and Clarke hopes it could prick the conscience of officials when they reconvene for another meeting next month.

"The proposal to have a £30 cap on away tickets was blocked by a number of clubs but with the publicity and focus on the issue there is now a groundswell of support for change," said Clarke.

"When the clubs meet again to discuss the issue hopefully it will get the required level of support. It won't necessarily be as much as we want, but at least a £30 cap on away prices would be a good start."

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