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Overseas fans as allies in the collective supporter movement
JAMES NALTON discusses how people are trying to reclaim the game at the top level, which has drifted into the hands of the ownership class of billionaire capitalists

COLLECTIVE momentum is growing within English football support as fans try to reclaim or hang on to the game at the top level, which has drifted into the hands of the ownership class of billionaire capitalists and state ownership.
During the past year or so, a fan-led movement across English football has protested against owners and governing bodies exploiting fan loyalty. It’s a movement that is still growing and has proved vital in securing ticket price freezes at some clubs and putting pressure on those owners who are still finding excuses to raise prices.
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