Man Utd threaten to ban season ticket holders if they don't show up to matches

Posted Saturday, February 12, 2022 by Dailystar.co.uk

EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United are considering banning season ticket holders if they don't attend enough Premier League matches - and have written to more than 50,000 fans

Manchester United have threatened to ban season ticket holders who don't attend at least 10 home league games next season.

United have written to more than 50,000 current season tickets holders warning them they will not be able to renew it for the 2023/24 campaign unless this condition is met.

United state the season ticket must be either used by the holder or given to someone else for at least 10 of the 19 home matches, otherwise it will be revoked.

But the move has caused outrage among supporters, due to the fact some of them live around the United Kingdom or even abroad and are sometimes unable to attend matches at Old Trafford.

Man Utd threaten to ban season ticket holders if they don't show up to matches
United has launched its renewal scheme for next season - with fans having until May 20 to agree (Image: Getty Images)

United has launched its renewal scheme for next season - with fans having until May 20 to agree to the terms and conditions in order to renew tickets for the following one.

In a letter from United's Ticket and Marketing Services department, the club have outlined the new terms.

It reads: "If you are unable to attend a match next season, please forward your ticket to another person online.

"In a change to a terms and conditions, your ticket must be used for at least 10 out of the 19 Premier League games, otherwise a renewal will not be offered for the 2023/24 season."

One fan said: "I travel from Newcastle and there are some ridiculous kick-off times. Wow, this is a s*** way to treat fans."

It's understood United bosses are determined to see Old Trafford filled to capacity for every home game in order to maximise revenue streams from merchandising, drink and food.

A Manchester United spokesperson said: “We want Old Trafford to be full and atmospheric for every game.

"With season ticket prices frozen for the 11th consecutive season, it’s not fair on fans who can’t get tickets when seats are left empty.

"To address this, we have introduced measures to encourage season ticket-holders to use their seats whenever possible, and transfer them to friends and family when they cannot.”