Man City fans call for club to scrap 'discriminatory' season ticket policy | OneFootball

Trade Union Blues, a supporters’ group, has urged Manchester City to scrap its new season ticket policy requiring holders to attend at least 10 of 16 home games or risk losing their tickets.

The supporters' group, formed by trade union members, argue the policy unfairly penalises fans who cannot meet this due to illness, disability, pregnancy, caring duties, or work shifts, calling it “discriminatory” and in breach of the Equality Act 2010.

Trade Union Blues Secretary Chris Neville said, “This policy doesn’t reward loyalty – it punishes people for being human… It’s divisive and discriminatory. We’re urging the club to sit down with fans, rethink this damaging policy, and create a fairer, more inclusive approach.”

Lifelong City fan Helen Powell shared, “Had this ten-game personal attendance policy been in place [during my pregnancy] I would have lost my ticket… It disproportionately impacts women, mothers, carers, and those with commitments beyond football.”

Leigh Day lawyer Ryan Bradshaw added, “Manchester City is legally obliged to avoid discriminating against protected groups. The failure to account for these obligations undermines the club’s stated values of equality and inclusion.”

Trade Union Blues have called for a meeting with the club to develop a fairer policy and await a response within 14 days. The legal challenge is supported by Law for Change.

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