Manchester United's crackdown on ticket touting has sparked anger among long-standing supporters, who claim the club's new measures are punishing genuine fans rather than the resellers they're supposedly targeting.
According to BBC Sport, several season ticket holders say they've been issued ultimatums or had access restricted after their tickets were flagged for resale activity — even when they insist they were simply unable to attend matches themselves. Fans told the broadcaster the club's tone feels less like enforcement and more like an attempt to push out loyal supporters, with one telling BBC Sport: "They want us gone."
The dispute highlights a growing tension between clubs trying to stamp out the secondary ticket market and supporters who feel caught in the crossfire of policies meant for professional touts. United, like many Premier League clubs, has stepped up efforts to curb unauthorised resales, but the report suggests the crackdown risks alienating exactly the kind of fans who form the backbone of matchday attendance.
BBC Sport's investigation raises questions over how the club distinguishes between genuine supporters and those exploiting the system.