Brady still angry with League decision

Karren Brady, the Birmingham City managing director, still appears to be unhappy with the decision of the Football League to impose the ticket prices for next Tuesday's Carling Cup game with Hereford United.

Brady has told the Birmingham Post that she is concerned about having two successive Premier League gates at St Andrew's more than 5,000 below capacity. The paper goes on to report that 'Blues had been hoping to target the amount of children still on their summer holidays and attract a big gate by charging seriously reduced prices for season ticket holders, as well as letting in all kids for £2.'

"We understand that for families football is expensive," said Brady.

"In an age where we are campaigning for cheap prices the League are not helping us which is extremely disappointing.

"We are the second cheapest club in the Premier League. Some league games are only £15 for adults and £5 for kids in all areas, and kids under 12 can buy a season ticket for £99.

"I hope that Coca-Cola, as the sponsors of the Football League, and also as a family brand, put pressure on the League to get the grounds full of families and kids enjoying a night out for this stage of the competition.

"Surely that's better than having thousands of empty seats. The club is outraged at the outcome, especially at being dictated to about the price we implement for our home fixture."

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