November 28th 2024.
Erik ten Hag, the former manager of Manchester United, recently faced an unexpected turn of events. Less than 24 hours after the team's defeat to West Ham in October, he was suddenly sacked by the club. It came as a surprise to many, especially since Ten Hag had just signed a new contract with United in July, extending his stay until 2026.
According to the latest financial report released by the club, it cost Manchester United a staggering £10.4 million to let go of Ten Hag and his coaching staff. This was not the only major expense for the club this month, as they also spent approximately £11 million on registering Ruben Amorim and his backroom team from Sporting.
In addition to these financial changes, Manchester United also made adjustments to their ticket prices. The cost of tickets for members has been raised to £66, with concession prices being removed for the rest of the season. This means that the cheapest tickets for a United game at Old Trafford, which were previously priced at £40 for adults and £25 for children, no longer exist.
These changes have not been received well by United supporters, who are now planning a protest outside Old Trafford before the team's upcoming Premier League game against Everton. The Manchester United Supporters' Trust (MUST) has expressed their disappointment with the club's decisions, particularly the increase in ticket prices.
In a statement, MUST stated that the idea of fans having to pay for the club's shortcomings and lack of investment over the years is offensive. They also highlighted how fans have always supported the team, even during periods of underperformance. MUST plans to have urgent discussions with the club to address these concerns and resist any further attempts to raise ticket prices.
United fans have always been dedicated and resilient, but they will not stay silent on this matter. They are prepared to stand up against any future changes that could drive ticket prices even higher. MUST hopes that the club will listen to their voices and work towards a more positive relationship with the fans.
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