Fans over the age of 16 have been hit with a five per cent price hike on their season tickets for the 2015/16 season.

In a statement released on whufc.com this afternoon, the club confirmed that season ticket prices for what will be the final season at the Boleyn Ground will rise five per cent across the board for all adult supporters. However Under-10s and Under-16s season ticket prices will be frozen at current prices, for a second consecutive year.David Gold said: "As long-standing advocates of making football more affordable, we are pleased to confirm that we will be freezing Under-10s and Under-16s Season Ticket prices for a second consecutive year."With prices starting at just ?110 for Under-10s and ?235 for Under-16s, we are hoping as many young Hammers as possible can be part of what is sure to be an exciting and emotional 19 games."Karren Brady stated that the new deals on offer were 'fantastic value for money' adding: "After last year's price freeze across the board, I am pleased we have been able to once again freeze prices for junior supporters."For everyone else we have capped the increase to all tickets at five per cent, the equivalent of just ?1.58 per game for price band 4 or ?2.37 per game for price band 1."In addition to the price rises, fans have also been informed that a deposit will be required by 17 April which guarantees supporters the opportunity to purchase a season ticket.In essence, the decision to insist upon a deposit bears similarities to the hated Bond Scheme of the early 1990s, albeit on a smaller scale. Then, the club insisted fans purchase a costly Bond which would entitle them to buy a season ticket, as means to pay for the stadium improvements necessitated by the Taylor Report into the Hillsborough disaster.Since the club's statement was released, a number of fans have taken to the KUMB Forum to comment on the decision to rise ticket prices and insist upon the payment of a season ticket deposit for the first time in living memory.KUMB member window74 wrote: "When one of the pledges they made on selling the move to the fans was a promise of cheaper tickets then they are currently, this is going to leave a very bitter taste in the mouths of many fans."I see fans biting the bullet for the last season at The Boleyn, I think it is going to bite them firmly on the arse in our second season at the Olympic Stadium after the initial furore has died down with everyone and their aunt wanting to come see the new show in town."hammer1975 added: "I'm quite surprised they are only increasing prices by five per cent for the final season and holding kids' prices flat. But I'm confused by the other strategy which seems to be to get deposits in early; it seems a pittance for the negative impact it will have on supporters."RichieRiv posted: "It strikes me as opportunist to pay a deposit, but it's not then end of the world, especially when it will be offset against the final cost - although I do appreciate that of many it will cross the line of affordability."In terms of the increase, again I expected it to be more - but I am sure the PR machine has run the calculations to determine what would be swallowed and what would cause a riot."And frankiemac said: "I'm surprised they aren't putting them up by more, it was always going to happen. Every man and his dog will want to go next season so they can charge what they want."* The UK rate of inflation hit a 12-year low of 1.0% in November, according to official figures. You may add your views on the club's statement on the 'Season Tickets 2015/2016' KUMB Forum thread