Manchester United voids 685 season tickets amid resale crackdown, fuelling fan concerns
United says the voided tickets had been resold on the secondary market, as fan groups criticise the club's ownership over ticketing practices.
Manchester United has voided 685 season tickets after a club investigation found evidence they had been resold on the secondary market, in a move that has reignited concerns among supporters about their standing with the club.
United said such resale practices "undermine fair access to tickets for genuine supporters and have no place at Manchester United." The club's action follows growing scrutiny across English football of ticketing practices and the balance between long-standing local fans and one-off visitors.
Fan groups have criticised the club's ownership over the episode, with some supporters saying "the way you treat us is a disgrace." The dispute touches on wider anxieties among long-standing season-ticket holders at clubs across the Premier League, who fear being pushed down the pecking order in favour of tourists and one-off visitors willing to pay higher prices.
Sources
- Slip sliding away: football season-ticket holders fear falling down pecking order — The Guardian — Business
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