"The news that the FA Youth Cup Final, a great fixture which has heralded so many superstars of the future, is to be played in a stadium of just 6,000 people is a disgrace. Last time United were in the final we had 67,000 fans in Old Trafford so allowing this massive game to be played in front of such a paltry few fans is letting down supporters and denying these young footballers the biggest night of their careers so far."
"United have a long-reaching history in the competition winning it more times than any other club, 11, and also being runners up on four occasions. We were the first team to win it with our legendary Busby Babes side who won it for five consecutive years."
The FA Youth Cup Final will take place at Manchester City's academy stadium, which has a capacity of only 7,000. Manchester United fans received a mere 968 tickets, a stark contrast to the 60,000 who attended the previous final. United offered Old Trafford as an alternative venue, but City declined. The decision restricts access for fans and denies academy players a chance to perform in front of a large crowd. The Manchester United Supporter's Trust has called for the final's location to be changed to Old Trafford, emphasizing the need for fan consideration.
Read at Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog
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