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Aheed Abrar

Fri 27 March 2026 17:10, UK

Rangers fans will see adult season ticket prices increase by 6.5 per cent for the 2026-27 season.

While the cost of living goes through the roof, the Gers have decided to up the expenses for loyal match-going supporters.

Andrew Cavenagh has raised a £16million share issue to further invest in the squad, but it may feel like an inconsequential gesture to fans who are already paying too much out of pocket just to support their team.

Rabbi Matondo still remains at Ibrox, with the Wales international likely on a hefty pay package, and instead of offloading the deadwood from the squad, the Glaswegian outfit are clearly resorting to other means to increase revenue.

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Matondo moved to the Gers from Schalke 04 for £3m in 2022, signing a four-year contract until 2026.

The Welsh forward’s deal is one of the several that have failed to live up to expectations at Ibrox in recent seasons.

Oscar Cortes is another player who initially signed on loan for the Light Blues in 2024, with his move becoming permanent for £4.5m last summer.

There are several examples of the Glaswegian outfit wasting funds on players over the last few years and it would be safe to assume that most of them will be on large pay packets.

Instead of increasing ticket prices, the Govan side should’ve instead focused on offloading players like Matondo, Cortes and Jose Cifuentes.

Fans in G51 have every right to question Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises’ strategy as unwanted players continue to strut around Ibrox.

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Cavenagh has shown ambition at Rangers, which will be encouraging for fans after an abysmal start to the American ownership’s tenure in Govan.

The Gers’ hierarchy have put their money where their mouth is in the last two transfer windows, but fans are now expected to feel the effect of that investment.

From Cavenagh’s point of view, the announcement of hiking season ticket prices has come at the perfect time, with the Light Blues in contention to win the William Hill Premiership title.

While most of the fanbase is in high spirits heading into the final stretch of the campaign, they may soon wonder why their expenses are rising if the Govan side finish third under Rohl, which could lead to a toxic environment around the club.

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