CARDIFF West MP and Consumer Affairs Minister, Kevin Brennan, has backed Cardiff City fans who feel they have been mis-sold their season ticket after the club’s promise to spend the money on new players has not been kept."Bluebirds fans deserve a fair deal and it is possible that Cardiff City supporters might have been mis-sold their season tickets," said Mr Brennan.
"The Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs) prohibit traders from using false or deceptive statements which are likely to cause the average consumer to make a different choice.
"The issue then would seem to be whether the average supporter would have purchased a season ticket early had they known that the money would not go towards bringing in new players during the January transfer window.
"I would urge any Cardiff City supporter that is concerned over the manner in which they were sold their season ticket to seek advice from the local Trading Standards office.
"Trading Standards will decide whether or not to investigate the matter and if they believe there has been a breach of consumer regulations what enforcement action should be taken."
Mr Brennan previously backed Cardiff City supporters in their request to be given a full allocation of tickets against West Bromich Albion and recently launched Sport Relief with Michael Chopra and Stephen McPhail (link).
In his capacity as the UK Government’s Apprenticeships Minister, Kevin Brennan, has also promoted Cardiff City’s apprenticeship scheme with the Bluebirds’ U21 International Adam Matthews (link).
Kevin added, "We all want to see the Bluebirds get promoted to the Premiership, but fans deserve openness and honesty from the Club when they are asked to part with their money."
If you would like to contact the Cardiff Trading Standards office you can phone them on (02920) 872059.
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