Manchester United Fans to Protest Ticket Price Hike and Concession Cuts

Supporters criticize the club's decision to raise ticket prices to £66 and remove discounts for children, seniors, and disabled fans, citing lack of consultation and financial pressures.

• Manchester United has raised member ticket prices to £66 and eliminated concession discounts for children, seniors, and disabled fans for the remainder of the season.
• Supporters' groups, including the Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) and The 1958, have condemned the changes, calling them exploitative and warning of potential further increases next season.
• The decision is part of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting measures aimed at addressing the club's financial losses, which have totaled over £370 million in the past five years.
• Fans from Manchester United, Everton, Liverpool, and Manchester City plan to join forces in protests outside their respective stadiums this weekend, supporting the Football Supporters’ Association's 'Stop Exploiting Loyalty' campaign.
• Critics argue the price hikes unfairly burden loyal fans while the club faces ongoing debt of £714 million and continues to grapple with broader financial sustainability challenges.

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