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Manchester United staff were angry and frustrated by YouTuber IShowSpeed’s appearance at an FA Cup final after-party following the victory over Manchester City.
Speed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr, was Alejandro Garnacho’s guest at the after-party at the Marriott Hotel in Mayfair, but Mail Sport can reveal his attendance did not sit well with many of the club’s non-playing staff.
In the latest example of growing unrest among United employees, sources said staff were offended by the presence of the 19-year-old who was seen partying with United players while they were unable to celebrate the win at Wembley because he did not They were invited and their own event had been cancelled.
In the past, United has hosted separate events for players and general staff.
United had previously held an after-party for staff after cup finals, but this was one of the perks scrapped by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group as part of their cost-cutting drive.
YouTuber IShowSpeed angered Manchester United staff because he was invited to the FA Cup final after-party on Saturday.
Man United held a party after beating Man City to win the FA Cup, but staff were not allowed to attend
It is unclear how Speed got a ticket to the final. Seats in the United side at Wembley were voted on and sold exclusively to season ticket holders who had purchased at least five cup matches last season.
Speed does not have a season ticket and is understood to have previously secured tickets for matches at Old Trafford through partners and sponsors.
The American YouTuber and rapper, who has more than 20 million followers on social media, was involved in a heated argument with another United fan inside Wembley and was then abused by City fans after leaving the stadium.
Many United employees were already unhappy with the club scrapping its traditional cup final benefits, which included free tickets, travel and meals, as well as a post-match party.
For the City clash, staff were offered just one ticket each and told to pay £20 for a bus to the stadium, with no free food.
Speed (pictured) also upset Manchester United fans while attending Wembley for the final.
The mood among employees darkened further on Tuesday when staff received an email inviting them to accept the redundancy, after Ratcliffe told all staff to return to the office by June 1 or “look for a job.” alternative”.
It is anticipated that up to a fifth of the 1,100 workers could leave as United looks to save money.
Mail Sport has contacted Speed’s agency for comment.
