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Revealed: Premier League clubs charging thousands for children to be mascots

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The most expensive package has surged 157 per cent since clubs were accused of neglecting low-income families in a Telegraph Sport analysis in 2020 .

Half of top-tier clubs now hand all places out for free, but Nottingham Forest , Brighton , Crystal Palace , Ipswich and West Ham are still charging rates branded exploitative’ by critics.

Clubs vehemently defend their pricing policies, pointing out hospitality and kit is often provided.

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