Man Utd fan ‘KICKED OUT’ of FA Cup draw after making protest against ticket prices live on BBC
A MANCHESTER UNITED fan claims he was “kicked out” of the FA Cup draw at Old Trafford after protesting the club’s rising ticket prices live on the BBC.
The third-round draw took place at the home of the holders Man Utd on Monday evening.
Ruben Amorim‘s side were drawn against record 14-time winners Arsenal in a blockbuster tie at the Emirates.
But one Red Devils supporter used the location of the draw to make a point to the club’s owners.
Man Utd have hiked Old Trafford tickets to an astonishing £66 per game.
They have also abolished concessions for children and pensioners, a move which saw protests before their 4-0 win over Everton on Sunday.
BBC host Kelly Somers was surrounded by Man Utd fans as she presented coverage of the FA Cup draw – with the trophy situated next to her.
But as she was talking to the camera, one person held up their phone which read: “£66 thieves”.
The individual understood to be responsible for the act later took to X to say: “I got kicked out for this btw.”
SunSport has contacted Man Utd for comment.
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Man Utd’s Supporters’ Trust have also criticised the decision to increase ticket prices.
Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has cut costs in many different areas since taking charge of football operations at Man Utd.
He let 250 employees go, stopped paying Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2million-a-year ambassadorial salary, cancelled the Christmas party, and axed company credit cards and private chauffeurs.
He has also gotten rid of staff lunches, accommodation, extra tickets and post-match parties.
As well as Arsenal vs Man Utd, a number of other third-round ties caught the eye including Manchester City vs Salford, Tamworth vs Tottenham and Everton vs Peterborough – which could see Ashley Young face son Tyler.
All matches will take place over the weekend of January 11, 2025.
The 32 winners of the third round will land £115,000, with losers taking home £25,000.
All matches will be completed on the day, with replays scrapped in favour of extra-time and penalties in the case of a stalemate.