A Liverpool fans’ group has "warned of further demonstrations" in the matches against Man City and Chelsea following Saturday’s mass Anfield walkout over ticket prices, saying the action against Sunderland was "just a start," according to the PA. Several thousand fans left their seats in the 77th minute of Liverpool’s Premier League clash against Sunderland "in protest against the club’s new pricing structure," which includes a £77 ($112) matchday ticket. Liverpool was leading 2-0 before the walkout but late goals from Adam Johnson and Jermain Defoe "secured a draw for Sunderland." Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson told the BBC’s Match of the Day program that he and his teammates "could not use the protest as an excuse for letting the lead slip," and a spokesperson for Spirit of Shankly -- the fans’ group which helped to co-ordinate the demonstration -- has "no regret over its actions and vowed to stage further protests." Jay McKenna said, "We are happy with yesterday's demonstration and we are pleased with the number of supporters who took part. But the protest was aimed just as much at the owners because the decision of the prices is one made by Fenway Sports Group and the ownership of the club. It is a good indication that supporters are very angry at prices and this will just be the start of taking more action" (PA, 2/7).
