Pensioner Concessions Cut, Fans Cry Foul …
In what can only be described as pensioner pandemonium, Manchester United fans with senior discounts are feeling more “Red Devils” than usual. The club announced an eyebrow-raising move, slicing senior ticket discounts to just 25% for the 2025/26 season. Cue dramatic cries of “we’re being cheated” turning Old Trafford into Grumbleham Palace.
Previously, the club was a bit like that generous grandparent slipping you a cheeky fifty – but now, they’ve halved the deal. To add insult to injury, the age for senior discounts is now tied to the state pension age of 66, leaving fans contemplating pickle jars rather than pickle rolls on match days. One loyal fan felt the pinch particularly acutely, their email expressing frustration at the whopping £261 ticket price hike faster than you can say “VAR missed another!”
Amidst the uproar, club officials say that it’s a move to bring consistency—because why not share the love (and price hikes) all around? CEO Omar Berrada explained the decision with a spin, noting this was all about filling every seat and keeping the club financially healthy. On the bright side, at least junior prices have been frozen; future retirees, start saving now!
