United manage to prove, almost daily, that their systems simply aren’t fit for purpose.
This week they emailed me coupons linked to a completely unrelated supporter — including their full name and supporter ID. I have absolutely no connection to them. A pretty serious data/privacy breach.
Today, they’ve emailed to tell me I’m opted out of the Carabao Cup scheme and no payment will be taken.
I’m opted into every cup scheme.
Yet at the same time, United are banning legacy supporters based on the accuracy of their “data” and systems.
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So news coming out today is that multiple life long Manchester United fans have had their season tickets cancelled due to the system deeming some of their activities as 'touting' - this means many season ticket holders who have supported this club for many years are no longer welcome at matches.
This is really sad and reminiscent of what’s happening currently at this club - Manchester United has been turned into a money grabbing enterprise that cares nothing about the fans.
However, I think this is a wake up call for many United fans.
We have long advocated for a boycott of matches and the stadiums but nobody listens, maybe now things will change and the fans will stand together and show the Glazers and INEOS what unity can do.
I'll tell you what else is "Suspicious Activity" - selling tickets at hospitality prices, but without the hospitality.
You may have seen Virgin Experience Days selling United tickets without hospitality, which is permitted under the Official Reseller contract.
How is a £500 package for two basic £45/55 East Stand tickets with zero food or drink perks "100% official"?
Follow the money to see who is actually profiting off fans:
- Manchester United: Instead of putting these seats in the general ballot at £45–£60 face value, the club sells bulk blocks to commercial brokers at inflated contract rates (£150–£200+ per seat).
The club makes 3x–5x more per seat while stripping general allocation from real fans.
- Wholesale Brokers: Middlemen buy these commercial allocations from the club, slap on a 20–30% margin, and distribute them to retail platforms.
- Retail Platforms (e.g. Virgin Experience Days): They list the seats, process the transaction, and pocket a 15–25% retail commission.
The result? A match-going supporter pays £250 per seat for a basic £45/60 ticket.
Business after business makes money, whilst the club will threaten Season Ticket Holders with bans for transferring a ticket to a friend at cost, while quietly offloading thousands of standard seats to corporate brokers to make millions on the side. Absolute double standard.
ref: https://t.co/3d09GISibg
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