ANGRY Blackburn Rovers fans claimed they were being priced out of following their heroes after the club announced soaring season ticket prices.

The club defended the quoted figure of a 40% price increase, saying it was based on match day prices.

But the cost of season tickets rocketed by as much as 120% in some cases, with fewer games on offer than the previous season.

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