Why Manchester’s Not-So-United on Tickets…
Manchester City fans are clutching their wallets tighter than Pep Guardiola holds the Premier League trophy. With the fear of another season ticket hike looming, they’re worried their passionate shouting will soon need a financial cheering squad. Rumor has it, even third-party ticket sellers got a red card from City, banning hundreds. The ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’ campaign unites them with their frenemies, Liverpool—or should we say, Liver-hypocritical, battling their own ticket-troubles at Anfield.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, always looking to stand out, decided to play ‘Ticket Price Olympics’ and went for the gold in price hikes! They’re well-known for their flawless ‘Oops, too many away fans in the home end’ routine, with Galatasaray providing the standing ovation last year. On the sidelines, Chelsea waved a virtual penalty card, dropping 1,500 memberships in their quest to end ticket touting—one using 340 accounts! They call it a multi-tasking masterclass.
Across stadium terraces, the vibe remains: ticket chaos is a universal club plague, and everyone’s invited to the pity party. Whether it’s Man, Liver, or Chelsea, the supporters are calling for peace with an unmistakable cry: “Stop the ticket tackles or football may just slide tackle its own survival!” Time for clubs to listen before fans decide their loyalty is something you can’t price-match.
