Man Utd fans plan protest for new season, The 1958 share disgust at season ticket ‘licence’ proposal

Manchester United are braced for more fan protests amid fury over a proposal that could see fans charged £4,000 for a season ticket licence.

Although Manchester United are trying to create an optimistic environment ahead of the 2025/26 season, there are many reasons for people at the club to be downbeat.

Job security is almost non-existent at Old Trafford since Ineos got involved in the running of the football club.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been reckless in terms of announcing hundreds of redundancies since becoming co-owner. On top of that, United fans have been hit with increased ticket prices.

There is genuine fear that prices will continue to rise and that the situation, for fans, will get worse. It is time that Ratcliffe realises the club will be relying on those loyal supporters to create an iconic atmosphere in the new stadium.

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The 1958 announce new protest plans for Premier League opener

The new season is almost upon us, but unrest among United fans has not been quenched from previous years.

United fans are planning further protests against the club’s ownership in the forthcoming season.

It emerged earlier this month that United were considering bringing in a personal seat licence system (PSL) should they move to a new stadium. In turn, supporters would be charged up to £4,000 for the right to buy a season ticket.

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This has understandably led to backlash among fans, who previously protested against the Glazer family and Ineos, even though everything is at an exploratory stage.

United fan group The 1958 claim the introduction of PSLs would ‘force out supporters who have followed the club for decades’ and come as a further slap in the face to the most loyal in the fanbase.

A spokesperson for the group told the Daily Mail: “The 1958 are fervently against personal ticket licences. This will force out supporters who have followed our club for decades home and away. It will price out the youth, local communities, and generations of loyal fans. It’s another step towards the Americanisation of our game which is ripping football away from its working-class roots, showing just how out of touch our club and owners have become.

“This isn’t about the game or the supporters – it’s about profit and greed over loyalty and tradition.

“We don’t believe a word the club say. United are a sounding board for all other clubs. Their actions prove their intentions. We will be campaigning hard against this.”

The 1958 are planning to protest ahead of the first league game of the season against Arsenal.

New season, same fight

While United need to improve on and off the pitch, it’s the fans who have consistently delivered in recent years.

Win, lose or draw, they rally behind Ruben Amorim’s side.

The same fight exists against the current ownership, but it’s time for the team to finally show on the pitch.

Especially after a turbulent 2024/25 campaign.

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