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Prem clubs launch 'fan token' schemes with Socios

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Topic: Prem clubs launch 'fan token' schemes with Socios

Posted By: Steve@Mose
Subject: Prem clubs launch 'fan token' schemes with Socios
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2022 at 13:28

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/62207595" rel="nofollow - Harlequins, Leicester and Saracens launch 'fan token' schemes with Socios

Three English rugby union clubs have become the latest sports teams to launch 'fan token' schemes.

Harlequins, Leicester and Saracens have announced partnerships with Socios.com that will allow fans to "access a wide range of rewards and experiences".

The 'fan token' concept has been used by several football teams in recent years and uses similar technology to crypto currencies to generate funds.

It has not been without controversy - in 2020 Premier League team West Ham United ended a deal with Socios after a backlash from fans who felt they were being unfairly "monetised".

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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2022 at 13:31

The general reaction on comeallwithin seems to indicate nobody has a bargepole long enough.

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Posted By: Richard Lowther
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2022 at 14:45

There is a very good (football) podcast - the Price of Football which cautions in the strongest terms against this kind of thing.

My view is that it is a rip off and clubs are out to exploit fans for even more money.

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