‘Absolute disgrace’ - Wife of ex-Man Utd star criticises major club decision affecting hundred of fans

The wife of former Manchester United star Norman Whiteside, has criticised the club on social media following the recent changes to season tickets that will see their seats held for more than 20 years being reallocated.

United announced several changes to their season-ticket policy last week, including a five percent price increase and further safe-standing seats to be built. But as part of the changes season-ticket holders in block S122 of the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand have had their regular seats reallocated, amid new corporate block.

Whiteside’s and his wife, Dee, are two of the ticket holders affected in that area, and the latter took to X to voice her frustrations at the decision: “So, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a loyal supporter, doesn’t matter if you played for your club, @ManUtd can just dump you from your seat when they feel like it, so they can expand exec seating! Absolute disgrace!

“I’d like to make clear that this post is not just about Norman. There are a whole block of loyal supporters who expressed their views to me at the West Ham game, but they feel as if they have no voice or platform to voice their anger.

“It’s not just about Norman, many of the “United family” we sit with have been in that block for 20-30+ years, and are all really angry about this ENFORCED seat relocation. At a time when the football has been less than spectacular and the season ticket price is increasing!”

Whiteside also wrote she had ‘agreed to the renewal of our 4 season tickets…. not even knowing where 2 of the seats are going to be’.

In response, United said via a statement: “We have the greatest respect for Norman as a legend of the club, and understand the disappointment caused to him and other season ticket-holders by seat relocations.

"There are various reasons why this happens, including, next season, the moving of matchday hospitality seats into consolidated blocks to address fan concerns about them being dispersed around the stadium.  Other changes next season include the removal of hospitality seating from the Stretford End and installation of further rail seating in the North-West Quadrant, bringing benefits to many fans but also causing some disruption.

"No additional hospitality seats are being created at the expense of season ticket-holders — in fact hospitality seating will reduce by more than 500 next season. We are committed to working with all season ticket-holders affected by relocations, including Norman, to find them the best possible alternative seats elsewhere in the ground.”