A protest over ticket prices was recently held at Old Trafford. (Image: Getty Images)
supporters could face a hike in ticket costs next season as the club grapples with Profit and Sustainability Rules.
There has been discontent among fans over this season’s revision of ticket prices, which saw the club remove concession rates for supporters, while hoisting all tickets up to the premium category A rate of £66 for the rest of the campaign.
Fans demonstrated their displeasure during the December clash between United and at Old Trafford, where followers of both sides united for a protest against their club hierarchy. A similar scene played out at Anfield, as and fanbases came together to focus on a common cause.
Meanwhile, United’s then-boss admitted that PSR concerns were driving a notably subdued January 2024 transfer period, and so far, there’s been no expenditure from the club this month. However, new reports suggest this financial restraint might persist past the current trading phase.
reveals that United have communicated their current PSR apprehensions in correspondence with fan group The 1958, asserting: “We are determined to ensure that our current fans can continue to afford to attend games and that tickets are accessible for future generations of fans.
“As previously communicated, we are however currently making a significant loss each year – totalling over £300 million in the past three years. This is not sustainable and if we do not act now we are in danger of failing to comply with PSR/FFP [financial fair play] requirements in future years and significantly impacting our ability to compete on the pitch.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe inside Old Trafford. (Image: Getty)
“We will get back to a cash positive position as soon as possible and we will have to make some difficult choices to get there. That has included a significant reduction to our workforce as well as cuts across many areas of spend across our club.
“None of this has been easy, but we believe it is essential to restoring financial sustainability to the club which will underpin us as we work to get back to the top of English and European football.
“We do not expect fans to makeup all the current shortfall – but we do need to look at our ticketing strategy to ensure we are charging the right amount, and offering the right discounts, across our products for our fans.”
Jim Ratcliffe has overseen a series of cost-cutting measures at Manchester United. (Image: Getty Images)
United have been open to offers for senior stars during the current window, with part-owner aiming to help balance the books. Cost-cutting measures have also been put in place in other areas, though, with a number of club legends impacted.
In addition to major job cuts within the club, United ended Sir Alex Ferguson’s multi-million-pound ambassadorial deal. Recent reports suggest that ambassadors Bryan Robson, Denis Irwin and Andy Cole have also faced significant wage reductions.
A summer of heavy spending saw players such as Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte join Old Trafford in an attempt to boost the team’s performance.
However, this has not yet yielded results, with Ten Hag being dismissed as manager in October and his successor finding it difficult to improve the team’s standing.
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