Man Utd executive explains Old Trafford ticket price increase
Manchester United's Head of Fan Engagement Rick McGagh has explained the recent 5% increase in ticket prices at Old Trafford. For the first time in over ten years, the Red Devils made the decision to up their ticket prices by 5%, being one of 15 Premier League teams to introduce higher ticketing prices ahead of the 2023/24 season. Arsenal and Crystal Palace have also increased theirs by 5% on average, while the likes of Nottingham Forest and Fulham have seen their rise by 20% and 18% respectively. The decision to hike prices has notably angered Man Utd fans, however McGagh has explained why the club felt forced to bump their prices. READ THE LATEST MAN UTD NEWS, TRANSFER RUMOURS & GOSSIP feed "We looked at lots of different factors, mainly the cost of operating the games at Old Trafford," he told The Athletic. "When you take into account the fact that we’re committed to paying the real living wage for our casual staff, such as our stewards, car park attendants, h...