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'Double the price' - cost of watching Man Utd for fan forced to move

'Double the price' - cost of watching Man Utd for fan forced to move

Summary

A Manchester United fan, Michael Carney, has experienced a significant increase in the cost of his season ticket due to being relocated to a different seating area, which has been turned into a corporate zone. The club made these changes to reduce financial losses, but it has affected fans like Carney, who now have to pay more for their tickets.

Key Facts

  • Michael Carney is a long-time Manchester United supporter who had to move from his regular seat.
  • The club turned Carney's seating area into a corporate zone, raising prices significantly.
  • Carney's ticket cost increased from £420 to £840 after the change.
  • The club informed Carney that pensioner discounts were being reduced.
  • Manchester United confirmed a large reduction in their financial losses, aiming for better financial health.
  • Despite financial improvements, the team's recent performance on the pitch has been disappointing.
  • Carney has been a fan since the late 1940s and noted that current times are especially challenging for the club.

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