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" It would be more weird if people didn't stare at me or shout at me. "

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" In terms of the pricing of football tickets, there's no need - given the massive amount of money that's coming in now from television rights, there's no need for them to be greedy. Look after the supporters; make sure they can still afford to go and watch football. "

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