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Manchester United have sparked outrage among fans after setting ticket prices at £66 and removing concessions.
In a hugely controversial move – the latest move in Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos’ ongoing effort to cut costs and increase revenue – the Premier League club has delivered eye-watering increases for the rest of the season.
United say only three per cent of fans will be affected as 97 per cent of tickets for all remaining matches have already been sold. And officials insist nothing has been decided yet for next season.
However, the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust criticized the club for offering “zero consultation” over the staggering increase and claimed they are being asked to pay for the mistakes of majority owners, the Glazer family, in what is “an act” offensive”.
Prices had started at £40 for adults and £25 for children, but tickets will now be charged in the highest category, A, regardless of where they are at Old Trafford.
“There is a risk that this is just the opening salvo in what will surely be massive pressure to implement a significant price increase for next season,” a MUST spokesperson said. “Once they get used to charging £132 for a father and son entry to OT, will they really go back to the old price levels for next season?”
Manchester United challenge club’s decision to increase ticket prices for members to £66
Tickets that previously cost £40 for adults and £25 for children will now cost £66 for fans, and concession prices have been removed for the rest of the season.
The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust fears that the club will add “a significant price increase” for the 2025-26 season
Fans were informed of the increase at a forum on Tuesday night, the same day the club announced its figures for the first quarter of the financial year, which showed a loss of £6.9m and a drop in revenue across the board. areas thanks to the lack of Champions League. American football.
Since the arrival of co-owners Ratcliffe and Ineos in January, a series of drastic cost-saving measures have been implemented.
As Mail Sport revealed, 250 staff have been made redundant and, as this newspaper also reported, the club is considering halving its annual budget for its Disabled Supporters Association, from £40,000 to £20,000.
United say the move, which will come into effect after votes for the Arsenal and Manchester City matches, was a “difficult decision following recent changes at the club”.
They believe the increased revenue, believed to amount to a few million, will go towards the club’s efforts to operate more efficiently and will “support investment in the team and contribute to the success of football”.
Future cup matches will continue to have age and location discounts.
The MUST spokesperson added: “We, the fans, have done everything we have been asked to do. We have encouraged the players even in the face of poor performance. We have gone to the matches and complied with the new ticket usage rules. This year we have taken on a price increase. This is in addition to the hundreds, even thousands, of loyal fans who pay to follow United home and away.
‘We have opposed this action in the strongest possible terms, both because of the action itself and the complete lack of consultation, which is a step backwards based on the process we had agreed with the Club before the arrival of INEOS .
“Over the next few days we MUST seek urgent talks with the Club to listen to fans’ concerns about this policy. United fans have put up with a lot. We will not remain silent about this and must be prepared to resist any attempt to escalate further. ticket prices.’
