Liverpool CEO blasted as 'disgraceful' reaction to Anfield ticket price protests caught on camera

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Billy Hogan was caught on camera reacting to the protests from fans during the game against Crystal Palace at Anfield, with the Liverpool CEO blasted by supporters on social media

Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan's reaction to the Anfield protest was caught on camera

Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan has been blasted on social media by supporters after his reaction to protests at Anfield was picked up by television cameras.

Fans conducted another protest against the club's plans to raise ticket prices at Anfield over the next three years during Saturday's game against Crystal Palace. During the 13th minute, fans around the ground held up yellow cards in a direct message to Liverpool's owners FSG.

While the protest, organized by supporters' union Spirit of Shankly, was conducted, television cameras broadcasting the game cut to the club's CEO Hogan watching the game on from the stands.

Hogan appeared to be stifling his reaction as those next to him laughed. Screenshots of the moment have been shared on social media, with supporters reacting angrily.

"Billy Hogan smirking and a guy beside him laughing . They don’t care," one fan posted.

"People in charge do not care. Was that Billy Hogan laughing at the fans? @lfc disgraceful," another wrote.

Fans of Liverpool protest against the clubs ownership, John Henry and FSG regarding ticket price increases

"Glad Billy Hogan finds it funny, won't be so funny when the decisions they make start to hit them where it hurts, make the right decision for once," another supporter posted.

Hogan has found himself at the center of the disagreement between fans and the club's owners. Liverpool's CEO justified the price rises by citing the rising cost of Anfield, which he outlined in an email addressed to fans and members two weeks ago.

Club executives feel that the price rises are unavoidable given they have been frozen for eight of the last 10 years, while ticket costs remain significantly lower than those of rival clubs.

It remains to be seen whether the club and fan groups can manage to strike an agreement in the coming weeks, with protests expected to continue in the meantime.

“As long as I am in football, there will be disagreements,” Arne Slot said when asked about the protests. “Almost all the time, these disagreements are between people who want the best for the club.

“It could be me and a player, someone else. There was a protest two weeks ago against Fulham but we still had the support from the fans. When we have a protest like this, they are still there to support the team.”