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'What has the club we loved turned into?' - Man Utd fans display large banners inside Old Trafford in protest against Sir Jim Ratcliffe over forced relocation

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<p>The unrest follows United’s announcement earlier in the week that several general admission sections of the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand would be reclassified as premium hospitality areas. As a result, dozens of supporters - many of whom have held their seats for decades - are now being told they will need to relocate. What has infuriated fans most is the abruptness and lack of communication. Season-ticket holders in the affected section only became aware of the change after receiving a brief message from the club on Monday.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The decision has sparked outrage, especially among the community of loyal fans in that area, who consider the move a betrayal. Many have voiced their concerns not just in private forums but in full public view, staging their protest directly in front of the club’s new CEO, Omar Berrada, and technical director Jason Wilcox. The most critical banners singled out Ratcliffe, the man who is in charge.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A lot of fans holding up banners in front of the directors’ box to express disapproval about being relocated <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mufc</a> <a href="https://t.co/YuLIuOK8kL">pic.twitter.com/YuLIuOK8kL</a></p>— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) <a href="https://twitter.com/samuelluckhurst/status/1913939228943151409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>One banner read: “Decades of love sold out,” while another declared: “Tourists over fans.” A third stated: “Sir Jim, what has the club we love turned into? You know the price of everything and the value of nothing.”</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fans in Sir Bobby Charlton stand who will be moved next season to accommodate pricier VIP seats are protesting right in front of Uniteds directors Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox. Ratcliffe, the target of most of the banners, doesn't appear to be here <a href="https://t.co/GSIxtWUqJu">pic.twitter.com/GSIxtWUqJu</a></p>— Richard Martin (@RichMartinMcr) <a href="https://twitter.com/RichMartinMcr/status/1913940106823565330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT THE BANNERS READ

<p>The decision is particularly cruel for older fans, many of whom have been seated in that section since season tickets were first introduced. These seats not only offer excellent views but also provide convenient access for individuals with limited mobility. For many of the senior supporters now being displaced, the location was ideal and irreplaceable.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>To make matters worse, the club are also implementing changes to the pricing structure. Starting in the 2025-26 season, general admission season ticket prices will rise by 5 per cent, though there will be a freeze for under-16s. Additionally, the attendance requirement for season ticket holders will increase from 15 to 16 of the 19 Premier League home games. </p>

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Manchester United fans displayed large banners in protest inside Old Trafford against Sir Jim Ratcliffe over forced relocation.

&apos;What has the club we loved turned into?&apos; - Man Utd fans display large banners inside Old Trafford in protest against Sir Jim Ratcliffe over forced relocation

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