Man Utd mascot, six, hit by club's ticket tout crackdown
Katie, 39, from Urmston, Trafford, said she had been left unable to apply for an away game ticket for her "football daft" son Ruari - who had once been a match mascot - ahead of the Premier League opener against Hull. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.Related topicsManchesterMore on this story'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatumPublished2 days agoLiverpool issue 432 lifetime bans amid ticket touting crackdownPublished1 day ago
- ▪Katie, 39, from Urmston, Trafford, said she had been left unable to apply for an away game ticket for her "football daft" son Ruari - who had once been a match mascot - ahead of the Premier League opener against Hull.
- ▪You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.Related topicsManchesterMore on this story'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatumPublished2 days agoLiverpool issue 432 lifetime bans amid ticket touting cra
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Man Utd mascot, six, hit by club's ticket tout crackdownImage source, Family photoImage caption, Katie said Ruairi has held a season ticket since birthByHaider SaleemNorth WestPublished1 hour agoA mother has said her six-year-old son has had restrictions put on his Manchester United season ticket as part of the club's anti-touting crackdown. Katie, 39, from Urmston, Trafford, said she had been left unable to apply for an away game ticket for her "football daft" son Ruari - who had once been a match mascot - ahead of the Premier League opener against Hull.
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