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Premier League clubs are facing a digital BACKLASH from fans as they fight to appease them over ticket revolution... with enormous queues and chaos outside grounds expected as the top flight embraces technology

Football's digital ticket revolution has provoked outrage among fans, leaving Premier League clubs scrambling to deal with complaints.

Several clubs made the switch from paper and plastic to season tickets on smartphones last season, sparking chaos at the turnstiles and criticism from fans' groups. Now more are set to follow as the new season starts.

On Wednesday, West Ham agreed a print-at-home option on tickets after complaints from supporters who could not, or did not want to, download tickets on to their phones. Fans also launched an online petition.

Premier League clubs are fighting to appease angry fans over football's digital ticket revolution

Crystal Palace have backed down on plans to introduce a £40 membership fee for anyone wanting to transfer or resell digital season tickets for certain games.