Manchester City fans have come together to support disabled supporters facing new parking charges at the Etihad Stadium. Blue badge holders are now being asked to pay £6 per match to park outside the stadium, prompting a strong backlash from fan groups. The club argues that the decision was necessary to address unused reserved spaces in previous seasons. In response, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help cover the costs for affected fans, raising over £1,500 so far. The funds will be used to assist those impacted by the new charges.

Fans of Manchester City have initiated a fundraising effort in response to the implementation of parking fees for disabled supporters at the Etihad Stadium.

A fundraising campaign created on GoFundMe just a few days ago has already gathered over £1,500 in donations.

A fundraising campaign has been organized prior to Manchester City’s upcoming game against Brentford next Saturday, aimed at helping those affected. Howard Cohen, who leads the disabled supporters’ association, expressed disappointment that the club continues to charge disabled fans for parking near the stadium. This is a common practice among Premier League clubs, but City claims that any money collected will be used to improve facilities at the Etihad. Mark Todd, a former representative for disabled supporters at the club, criticized them for their decision, saying they should feel ashamed. A spokesperson for the Football Supporters Association noted that disabled fans already face many obstacles when attending matches, and it is disheartening to see a club of City’s stature introduce a parking fee for disabled supporters. They support the efforts of supporter groups at City to reverse this decision, emphasizing that the funds raised so far send a strong message to the club that they need to reconsider their stance.