Last year, MUST got stuck in to Manchester United’s ticket policy, particularly where season tickets were concerned. Then the OFT got on board in MUST‘s fight after seeing how the normal fans were being priced out and how unrealistic and unfair the Automatic Cup Scheme was.
Following the investigation, United have told the OFT they do not believe the terms and conditions are unfair but plan to make things “clearer” in the future, whatever that means!
They are pledging to 1. provide clearer information on when, where and why season ticket holders are relocated for cup games, 2. more information on the potential cost of long cup runs and 3. a clearer appeal process for disputes over season-ticket cancellations because of non-payment for cup games.
The Automatic Cup Scheme, which can rinse you for hundreds more quid every season, but will see your season ticket cancelled if you don’t pay up, will still be in place. A further probe was required to take the club on over the ACS, but this was deemed too costly by the OFT.
The only substantial benefit seems to be for the holders of the one-year season ticket, who were made to cough up for all the cup tickets until things started getting interesting. When Barcelona came to town for the European Cup semi-finals, the one-year holders found themselves without a ticket! The club insists this will no longer be the case though, with all season ticket holders guaranteed a seat to every league and cup game… they’ll just charge you for it!
Man Utd News 24/7
Too costly eh? I suppose the OFT never realised that before! What a load of boll**ks!
LOAD OF CORPARATE BULLSHIT!
us supporters arent dripping with money ffs.
what a farce! Too costly? What about the fans? Not too costly for them is it?
This is fuckin ridiculous. Seems they’re hellbent on driving us away. I’ve decided not to even renew my One United membership when it expires, let alone fork out 660-odd quid for a season ticket next year.
I hardly go to home matches any more ($hite atmos) and when I go to aways, I don’t need the membership ’cause I have to buy off touts. It’s more expensive including food and travel but it’s a much more enjoyable experience.
Won’t pay Glazer or work for Sky………
Still sing City’s gonna die…….
TWO UNITED’S BUT THE SOUL IS ONE AS THE BUSBY BABES CARRY ON!!!!!!!!!!
FC UNITED.
The ACS is fucking bollocks!
Join MUST guys, its a worthy cause!
What a load of rubbish.
This season I lost my season ticket due to a mistake made by United Customer Services in relation to the ACS.
Funnily enough they can’t find the recorded conversation I had with them to confirm they are at fault.
Isn’t the ACS there to ensure all FAC and ECL games are a sell out to ensure the repayments on the debt are subsidised.
No doubt the season ticket price will again go up this season.
Says on teletext this morning that the one year season ticket is no more and that the season tickets now let us get into all home league (obviously) and all cup games? MUST spokesperson says “this is a great result for all fans”. Whats the “crack” then Scott please?
King Eric I would suggest it means that the price of a season ticket at Old Trafford will go up by the cost of all possible home games until the semi final for all competitions!
Cheers AlphaRS. They give us it with one hand and take away with the other. Cheeky Bastards.
nothings really changed…