I largely agree with this but I’d counter it with a few points/additions:
* first up, with the birthday promo code, you can get a membership for a tenner - this is a good price
* the big ticket releases have sold out, sure, but the smaller releases still happen, for example the Brighton game still had one in spite of being the opener
* being able to access Europa league tickets is worth it
* having a membership to buy tickets off other members is worth it
Just my 2 pence mate! I endured the ticket day madness so this doesn’t apply to me but maybe it does to someone reading.
To Clarify, the post United put out was on the 18th July. The 18th June the fixtures came out and the sale of tickets started. 18k-20k in the online queue.
Matches deemed ‘big games’ have gone to ballot. The people who have signed up this season didn’t get tickets in the ballot with the stipulation that the ballots were weighted on last seasons ticket purchases.
Itrespected of the cost (even at £20 the lite membership would be good value if you could get even lower grade tickets), United are not been wholly truthful when they imply a member will get you tickets.
The ticket transfer is a minefield. Lucky if you know someone personally. But if you are not on the CAF, you are dealing in the murky world of Facebook. Pay Now, I’ll transfer later.
It’s a common trait with the membership and ticketing services. Similar last year when they advertised premium memberships to get advancement on obtaining a season ticket. Further, if you put a deposit down, you stand an even better chance. Only to advise that they won’t be selling any new season tickets this season.
All in all, if they were to be truthful and say memberships entitles you to log in and attempt to purchase tickets at the start of the season. Some tickets will become available as limited releases, but you need to hold your computer tight at all times, and hope you beat the queue.
The UEFA cup tickets are available. We don’t know who we will be playing, and it’s mid week which is not favourable for those travelling.
Again, it’s not the cost of the membership. It’s the function of buying, the lack of transparency and MUTS advising AFTER purchase that no new STs shall be sold (blanket email) or that home tickets ballots will take into consideration attendance last year as key metric.