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14.05.2024 - 13:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The magic of the FA Cup final might be somewhat diminished for Manchester United staff and WAGs this year, as their usually complimentary and luxurious trips to Wembley are at risk of being cut.
Employees at the troubled club have been informed that there will be no extra tickets available for family members, nor the customary free lunch or transport for the highly-anticipated match against Manchester City on May 25. The club's 1,100 staff members will each receive only one free ticket and are expected to contribute £20 towards their coach travel to London.
This potential move towards frugality comes amid concerns that new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a multi-billionaire, is initiating cost-saving cuts at Old Trafford, despite Manchester United being among the wealthiest football clubs globally. Manchester United is football's fourth richest club in the world, behind Liverpool, Real Madrid and top dogs Manchester City.
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In the past, United has provided top-tier hotel accommodations, thrown exclusive post-match parties, and covered flight costs for players' relatives attending significant fixtures. However, club sources have now indicated that there will be "no official trip" organised for this year's final, leaving families and partners of the players to arrange and finance their own travel. A final decision on the matter "was yet to be made", reports the Mirror.
Manchester United stars including Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, and Casemiro are expected to have their WAGs in the stands supporting them. Maguire, aged 31, will likely need at least eight seats to accommodate his wife Fern, aged 29, their two children, his
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