Glazers despised, Ratcliffe on verge, tourist supporters - Man United ticket protest claims

Football supporters groups will stage a protest outside Old Trafford this week following price rises, calling for owners to "Stop Exploiting Loyalty" - but Manchester Evening News readers in our comments section are torn on whether ever-increasing ticket prices are a mistake, or just the price of modern football.

Manchester United fan group The 1958 will join forces with Everton supporters on Sunday to protest against the decision that saw 19 of the 20 Premier League clubs increase their season ticket prices this year. Manchester City and Liverpool fans will be holding their own rally, it has been confirmed.

The 1958's statement read: "FC58, Everton, Liverpool and City supporters will display the FSA banner to raise awareness that any future season ticket price increases, removal of concessions and treating match going supporters as an easy target to make quick revenues will not be tolerated.

"With the discussions around the rebuild or redevelopment of Old Trafford. We need to send a message to the club that we are laser focussed on keeping football affordable and looking after our loyal match going fan base.

"Manchester United have announced that they will be selling tickets to members for the remainder of the season at a minimum of £66 irrespective of is you are under 16, youth, OAP or disabled. Which is a clear exploitation of the loyal fan base and their first move towards dynamic pricing."

MEN Sport reader Bics thinks that modern football comes at the expense of the local fan: “Ticket prices are high because of the tourist supporters from all over the world, not just at Man Utd, no matter which ground you go to. That is what will pay for any new stadium. We live in a new age where you can’t get tickets, especially