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INEOS and the Manchester United hierarchy are continuously making new decisions, often controversial, in a bid to ease the financial pressures of the club.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently explained that without the difficult measures him and his team have taken, the club would have been bust by Christmas this year.
However, some of these decisions are having wider implications bringing about anger and disappointment from the fans.
In a recent move, United announced a 5% increase on season tickets, however, they also agreed to freeze the prices of tickets for under 16-year-olds.
Now, another decision has been made, directly affecting season ticket holders, resulting in many now being unable to attend matches.
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Manchester United move season ticket holders from pitch-side seating
Manchester Evening News has reported that the seating area around the dugout which has previously been season ticket seating is now set to be a “hospitality area” attracting a premium price
This move is one already implemented by Chelsea and Barcelona, with The Red Devils now following suit.
However, as a result, several long-term season ticket holders are concerned they won’t be able to hold onto their tickets due to accessibility.
The seating near the pitch offers easy access both in and out of Old Trafford, with this area being the first season tickets introduced at the stadium.
As such, a significant number of season ticket holders in the zone are senior citizens who also face their 50% discount on season tickets being cut to 25% as well as being moved to areas with more difficult mobility access.
Explaining the situation, one fan who’s held his season ticket for 40 years commented: “The people who are in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand are the people who’ve been season ticket holders and supporting the club the longest.”
He continued: “There’s been several clips on social media about people talking about having had those season tickets for over 50 years. I’ve had mine for 40. So you’re attacking the people who’ve supported the club through some very thin times over the years, and they’re the people who will continue to bring in the next generation of support.
“With a flimsy email, with no consultation or discussion, tell them you’re off and at the moment we can’t actually tell you where you’re going is really bad. We’ve had contact with a number of people who are thinking if that’s the way it is, I think the love affair’s over, unfortunately.”
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