The Battle of Bilbao: Tickets and Turmoil…
Hold onto your footy hats, because Sir Jim Ratcliffe has decided to tighten the purse strings more than a kangaroo’s pocket in a windstorm! As Manchester United gears up for an epic face-off against Tottenham in the Europa League final in Bilbao, Ratcliffe has told staff to cheer from the telly, as they’re only getting a big screen and a couple of beers in Manchester while guests buy their own brew. Looks like Old Trafford’s latest game plan is to keep wallets as plump as their matchday pies!
Meanwhile, down in the bustling land of Spurs, Tottenham is playing Santa Claus by handing every employee a golden ticket to Bilbao. It’s like Willy Wonka, but with football boots. Up to 700 staffers will be smelling the sweet scent of Basque sausages and hearing the deafening roars of the faithful right there in the stadium. Meanwhile, the Manchester crew gets a mega raffle with just a sprinkle of luck.
Back in the days of red carpets and Prawn Sandwich Armies, United did it posh with flights, fancy dinners, and Didgeridoos with free drinks for all! But now, with Sir Jim at the helm, the ship seems to be heading for slimming seasons. And while PSG showers their crew with trips to the Champions League, Old Trafford’s players are tiptoeing through the ticket drama, dreaming of lifting that elusive silverware!
