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INEOS have faced huge backlash from Manchester United fans for their cost-cutting decisions.
When INEOS arrived at United, fans fell in the trap of thinking existing problems would be cut out.
However, it has been the opposite.
They have removed Sir Alex Ferguson as club ambassador and massively increased ticket prices.
Yet, despite these price hikes, INEOS have not spent significantly on the first team.
Now, their latest move has sparked fresh outrage among supporters.
Next week’s FA Youth Cup fifth-round tie against Chelsea will not be held at Old Trafford.
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Instead, it will take place at Leigh Sports Village, a venue without a train station or tram access.
This decision has fueled speculation that INEOS deemed it too expensive to open Old Trafford.
As per Manchester Evening News, every Youth Cup home game in United’s 2022 winning run was held at Old Trafford.
The first team will not have played there for five days and will not again for another two weeks.
Many fans believe there is no valid reason to move the game other than cost-cutting.
United’s academy players will miss out on the experience of playing at Old Trafford in a key fixture.
United and Chelsea are the most successful clubs in FA Youth Cup history.
Their last meeting at Leigh in 2018 ended in a thrilling 4-3 win for United.
Now, instead of a potential Old Trafford moment for new young talents, they play in Leigh.
Supporters see this as another example of INEOS being out of touch with the club.
Rather than investing in United’s future, their focus appears to be on cost-cutting measures.
From ticket prices to academy decisions, fans are growing increasingly frustrated with INEOS.
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Source: Centred Devils
