'I'm going to have to stop taking my kids to the match - its appalling'

In amongst the anger, there was a stark reminder of what this was all about. Manchester United and Everton fans had gathered outside Old Trafford ahead of their Premier League match today to protest against ticket price increases.

United this week sparked fury when they announced a mid-season decision to raise matchday ticket prices to £66 per game, with no concessions for children or pensioners.

Hundreds of Reds' fans congregated and unfurled a banner reading "stop exploiting loyalty." A chorus of angry and abusive chants were aimed at both the Glazer family and new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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Amidst the wall of noise and red smoke bombs, three young fans shuffled their way to the front. They were holding up a homemade cardboard sign which read: "Man Utd - ripping off kids." An adult supporter ran over and pointed at them as the fans sang "£66, you're taking the p**s."

Stood not far from them was lifelong Red Ross Jenkins, 41, from Sale. On his shoulders sat his eight year-old son William. He too had a sign. "It's my fault, so charge me more," it read.

Ross doesn't have a season-ticket, but is a long-term 'One United' member and attends games regularly with William and his brother.

However, he said: "Overnight we have been priced out of tickets. I accept some price increases will happen. But to remove a child's price is absolutely appalling."

Ross said without concession prices, he would be unable to afford to take his kids to the match, and that if they couldn't go, he wouldn't either.

"It breaks your heart," he said. "As a dad its one of things that you look forward to and relish doing. I've always been a