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Manchester United Evicts 1,100 Fans for VIP Seating

3/24/2026

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  • Tony Riley describes eviction of his family's seat, held since 1949, to accommodate VIPs paying £300 per head, a change overseen by Sir Jim Ratcliffe affecting 1,100 supporters.
  • Riley's daughter criticized the club for not valuing dedicated fans.
  • The Manchester United Supporters Trust opposed the relocations.
  • The final match for affected fans is on May 17 against Nottingham Forest.