October 13, (THEWILL) – In response to the decreased number of tickets made available for the game at Chelsea, the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust has vowed to file a lawsuit against Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
Due to Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League commitments, United’s trip to Stamford Bridge was moved to Saturday, October 22. Soon after, Old Trafford fans learnt that safety concerns have resulted in their ticket allocation being reduced from 2,994 to just 2,370.
They have challenged this reduction and filed a petition against Hammersmith and Fulham Council. A letter from their solicitors read: “We write to request you urgently issue a fresh safety certificate for the above fixture with allowance for the full ticket allocation of 3,000 MUFC fans. The decision is challenged on the basis that there is no rational reason to reduce the ticket allocation for away fans at a 5.30 pm kick-off when it is accepted that there would be a full ticket allocation at a fixture beginning no later than 4.45 pm.
“If we do not receive a reply to this letter from you by the above deadline for response, or if you confirm that you refuse to reverse your decision, then we reserve the right to commence judicial review proceedings against you without further notice.”
The match on the 22nd of this month is due to kick off at 5:30 PM local time.
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