NafisaManchester United have drawn sharp criticism after placing tickets for their upcoming clash against Nottingham Forest on general sale, exposing a contentious hike in ticket prices that has outraged fans.The club’s decision to scrap concessions for children and pensioners, introducing a flat rate of £66 for all tickets, has sparked widespread protests among supporters.
A survey conducted by the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, involving 4,000 fans, revealed that 68% plan to attend fewer matches due to the price increase. This has raised concerns among the club’s 55,000 season-ticket holders, who fear they might face similar price hikes next season.In response to the backlash, Manchester United defended their actions, pointing to financial challenges. A club spokesperson explained: “As a club, we have been focused on cost saving to put us on a stronger financial footing.
This means having to make very hard decisions, including a significant reduction in our staff numbers. It also means looking for opportunities to increase our revenues so we can continue to invest in football and infrastructure.”The statement added: “We have now sold over 97 per cent of tickets this season, many of which were at a discounted rate. We are implementing some policy changes for matches that have already sold out, where only small numbers of tickets will be released.”Despite the club’s justifications, the move has left many supporters questioning their future attendance.
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