The Kop problem explained (and how to solve it)

There's understandable confusion and anger over the club's recent announcement regarding the Kop. Here's what's happened, which other clubs are facing similar issues, and a potential solution

Words: Joseph Clift

“Kop issues.” It came in a short statement – emailed first to season ticket holders, then placed online soon after. Concerns over fans not sitting in designated seats, and issues around persistent standing, mean that the Kop is now effectively only open to season ticket holders. We don’t know how long that will be for – though the phr…