Fans are planning a sit-in protest after the April 6 derby against City, echoing a similar demonstration during last August’s Nottingham Forest match.
The 1958, which recently joined forces with breakaway club FC United for the first “United United Day” protest since 2018, argues the Glazer ownership—now including Ratcliffe’s minority stake—is eroding the club’s soul.
United’s dismal 13th-place Premier League standing has amplified frustrations.
“The club is dying before our eyes,” said Chris Haymes of The 1958. “We’re telling fans: stay in your seats after the game. You’ve paid for them, some for 50 or 60 years—don’t let them push you out.”
Facing mounting backlash from supporters, Manchester United have reversed course on controversial ticket price hikes for the upcoming Manchester derby, slashing costs by nearly 40% after failing to sell out Old Trafford at the higher rate.
The club has reduced general admission tickets from £66 to £40 and reinstated concession pricing at £25 following fierce protests organized by fan group The 1958.
The move comes just weeks after new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s regime introduced the increases, which threatened to price out long-standing supporters – including an estimated 7,000 seniors who may not renew season tickets, according to a Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) survey.
The pricing U-turn marks a rare concession from ownership amid growing fan mobilization, but with protests planned and results floundering, the pressure on Ratcliffe and the Glazers shows no signs of easing.
