Indestructable
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Re: Carers of disabled fans told to pay for ticket to watch City
Had no idea anyone was let in for free, seems fair to charge tbh.
Had no idea anyone was let in for free, seems fair to charge tbh.
I agreeEds said:Maybe peopl should actually read the whole story before passing judgement. Interesting that his father sits somewhere else in the ground, why can't they all sit together. I take my kids and although thankfully they are able bodied I have to look after them, should I get a free ticket? Why should a carer receive a free ticket?
lancs blue said:Bilboblue said:This is a disgrace, come on Khaldoon, nip this in the bud before it is implemented.
You say you don't want bad stories about City in the press then you allow this to come to light.
Sort it out City, these carers are doing their best to help the disabled enjoy the match, meaning most will not get to see the game, or certainly not all of the game, to charge them is wrong, plain and simply, it's absolutely disgusting.
Your post is wrong too, the article posted by the OP is a single incident, not an across the board change in policy by the club. As I posted earlier the club assesses each application for a disabled S/card + free helper on its own merits. Whether the club are right or wrong in this instance I don't know as we only have one side of the story to judge.
The OP should change the thread title as it is misleading.
Prestwich_Blue said:This is a non-story and the club are right on this in my opinion. Why should a 4-yr old with problems be treated any differently to a healthy 4-yr old? Both need someone with them and the parent or whoever takes them should pay. As has been said, the father already goes so basically she wants three tickets for the price of one.
I'm pretty sure that if a disabled adult goes and genuinely needs a carer then they will be accomodated by the club. The Disabled Supporters Association doesn't seem to be getting wound up about this and I would assume they were consulted.
gkmcfc said:I find it somewhat ironic that the very people who for years have campaigned for equal rights in employment, accessibility and in life in general still want to receive a perk that I and other fans have to pay for!
Would they give up their right to free parking too?