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The true cost of being a football fan in Britain
JAMES NALTON insists it is time to cancel the TV subscriptions, and to support our local clubs instead - a chance to lower the cost and benefit our communities
A view of the corner flag on the pitch at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER UNITED’S league meeting with Leeds United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night was the latest fixture to raise the issue of how football is broadcast on TV in Britain — what football is shown, how much of it and the cost to fans.

Despite being on a Wednesday night, the game was not broadcast on TV in Britain.

This was due to it being rearranged from September 17 last year and not initially scheduled for broadcast as it was a 3pm Saturday game.

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