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Crystal Palace have been accused by supporters of leaving a 'bitter taste' by scrapping long-standing discounted tickets for armed forces and staff.

The discount has been removed from season tickets ahead of the 2024-25 season by the club.

Police officers, nurses and soldiers will be among those to see their season tickets increase by as much as £300, as reported by the Mirror.

Crystal Palace, who reported club record revenues of £160m in their last accounts, will reportedly earn an additional £25,000 next season by scrapping the discounted tickets.

The club’s ticket office has confirmed the discounted tickets will not be reinstated, stressing the decision had been highlighted to supporters last season.

'I understand that the removal of the discount may come as disappointing news, especially considering the support and loyalty you have shown to the club over the years,' an email to a supporter read.

'Please know that this decision was not made lightly, and we value the contributions of our military personnel.

'I would like to clarify that when season ticket renewals went on sale last season, we informed supporters in person or over the phone that the discount would no longer be applicable for the 24/25 season. I have since spoken to our box office and the discount will not be reinstated.

'We recognise that changes like these can be unsettling, and we apologise if there was any confusion or inconvenience caused.'

One supporter, Danny Hannigan, told the Mirror the club's relationship with supporters has 'moved backwards'.

'I'm seriously considering not renewing,' he said. 

'It's not the money, it's the way it's been handled. I do a 200-mile round trip to the ground, a whole day, but this has left a bitter taste. 

'They don't care about fans anymore.

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