Sir Jim Ratcliffe has spoken seriously with Manchester United fans about ticket prices. After the billionaire spoke about the need for more funding during a meeting with supporters at Carrington on Thursday. The
72-year-old has been speaking to the Fans’ Advisory Board (FAB) to hear their views as the club considers its approach to full-season ticket prices next season. Fans
are concerned that costs will rise. After the controversial decision to increase the price of some matches to £66 and scrap some benefits during the season.
United’s financial problems have seen Ratcliffe and Ineos make more than 250 staff at the club. And Mail Sport reported last week that a further 100 staff will be made redundant to free up first-team funds.
The issues have also led to fears that ticket prices could rise further in the 2025-26 season, and สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที Sport understands. That despite no concrete decision being made, fans’ representatives have been vocal about Ratcliffe’s views on the issue of ticket prices.
The FAB is keen to stress that it has pushed through major decisions on ticket prices without consultation. As with the £66 increase, it will have a detrimental effect. And it is imperative that fans are involved in the decision.
It is understood Ineos has taken into account the views of the 13-member FAB,
while fans have also listened to Ratcliffe’s views on the financial challenges the club face – but have been adamant that plugging the revenue gap with a price hike would not be effective. It
is the second meeting between the FAB and Ratcliffe, who have already pumped £241m into the club since they officially joined in December 2023, having held face-to-face talks last year. Talks are
expected to continue before United announce player contract extensions for next season.