West Brom fans rage after new Sky Sports announcement – ‘Such a joke’
West Brom have almost completed pre-season, with the new Championship season on the horizon.
Ryan Mason’s side lost their most recent match to Lincoln City and are yet to win a game so far this summer.
Of course, Albion’s new manager cannot be judged until the real business starts, with the Baggies set to start their campaign against Blackburn Rovers.
While Mason’s most recent defeat has angered many West Brom supporters, they are also not pleased with the latest Sky Sports and EFL announcement.
Why West Brom fans are fuming with Sky Sports and EFL
West Brom ticket prices have been increased at The Hawthorns, which has not gone down well with some supporters.
While the news of price hikes is frustrating, it is all too common in football, but the Baggies still offer good value with their season tickets.
It is difficult to predict what to expect in the West Midlands next term, with a new manager and a host of new players.
A top-six finish will surely be the target for Albion, but the second tier is stacked full of talent this time around.
| Season | Finish |
| 2022/23 | 9th |
| 2023/24 | 5th |
| 2024/25 | 9th |
Now, the schedule for the first five months of the Championship season has been finalised, but Baggies fans are not impressed.
Only three of West Brom’s away matches up until the New Year start at 3pm, while several long journeys are pencilled in for midweek.
Although Albion fans have time to plan ahead, several have voiced their frustration at the latest announcement.
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While increased television coverage generates more income for EFL clubs, it comes with its downsides.
More and more games are being aired at inconvenient times, with many early afternoons and evenings scheduled.
Furthermore, midweek games are tricky to navigate, meaning more supporters will be tempted to stay at home.
Not only that, but with trains often unreliable, it puts pressure on fans to find ways to travel to see their beloved teams.
It will be interesting to see if the news has an impact on attendance, and it would be a shame if there were more empty seats.
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