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Manchester United’s ticketing crisis: how INEOS risked a revolt among supporters

From season ticket suspensions to supporter resignations, tensions at Manchester United continue to rise. WAYNE BARTON explores why this summer has become a defining test of the club’s relationship with its fans.

30.08.26, 22:20 Updated 11.09.26, 16:35 9 Minute Read

Wayne Barton

Wayne Barton

Manchester United’s self-inflicted ticketing fiasco, which has plagued their entire summer, added another chapter over the weekend as the Manchester United Supporters Trust issued a statement condemning the club’s practice over alleged touting and Harry Blevins, the secretary of the Portadown branch of the Supporters Clubs, resigned from his position and returned his season ticket.

It follows the recent resignation of Luca Black from the Youth Supporters’ Club and marks the latest vote of no confidence in both the running of the club and the communication used, particularly through the process of this summer.

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