'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatum
Fans tell BBC Sport that a crackdown on touting is affecting some of the club's most loyal fans.
Manchester United fans have told BBC Sport they are angry that the club’s crackdown on ticket touting is also hitting some of its most loyal supporters.
The dispute centres on an ultimatum linked to ticket use and resale rules, with some fans saying the policy is leaving long-standing season-ticket holders and regular attendees worried about losing access. Several supporters interviewed by BBC Sport said the club’s approach was too broad and risked punishing legitimate fans alongside anyone trying to profit from tickets.
According to the report, the frustration is being felt most sharply among supporters who say they have followed United for years and rely on family or friends to use tickets when they cannot attend. They argue that the club’s anti-touting effort is meant to tackle abuse, but in practice is creating uncertainty for ordinary fans who have always tried to stay within the rules.
The BBC Sport piece says some fans believe the measures show little distinction between organised resale activity and genuine attempts to make sure tickets do not go unused. That has fuelled accusations that loyal supporters are being treated as if they are part of the problem, rather than part of the solution.
The anger comes at a time when demand for Manchester United tickets remains intense, and concerns about access and fairness have long been a sensitive issue at Old Trafford. Fans quoted by BBC Sport said they accepted the need to stop touting, but wanted a system that recognised the realities of modern match-going, including work, travel and family commitments that can prevent people from attending every game.
The debate reflects a wider tension in football between protecting ticket integrity and keeping the game accessible to committed supporters. For Manchester United, one of the world’s best-supported clubs, even small changes to ticket policy can have a major impact on trust between the club and its fan base.
The report is based on a monitored public feed and attributed to BBC Sport, which gathered reactions from fans concerned about the effect of the crackdown on ordinary supporters.
Source: BBC Sports - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2elxzrpw4eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
