The Mancunian Way: '£66, you're taking the p***'

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Amongst the anger, it was a stark reminder of what this was all about. As fans protested outside Old Trafford at the latest hike to ticket prices, eight-year-old William sat on his dad’s shoulders. ‘It's my fault, so charge me more,’ read the sign he was holding.

His dad Ross Jenkins, 41, from Sale, is a life-long Red. He doesn't have a season-ticket, but is a long-term 'One United' member and attends games regularly with William and his brother.

But he says the increase - which has seen matchday ticket prices rise to £66 per game, with no concessions for children or pensioners - means he can no longer afford to go. "Overnight we have been priced out of tickets,” said Ross. “I accept some price increases will happen.

But to remove a child's price is absolutely appalling. It breaks your heart.” Hundreds of Reds joined the protest before yesterday’s match against Everton.