United could reveal ticket price hike in bid to boost revenue

MANCHESTER UNITED’S beleaguered board will take another step towards staving off the threat of a Malcolm Glazer takeover tomorrow - and upset supporters too.

Next season’s ticket prices are due be confirmed to a meeting of the fans’ forum with chief executive David Gill under pressure to raise revenue.

Aside from trying to minimise the impact of a 50% loss in half-year profits, Gill must also show shareholders, in particular Cubic Expression partners John Magnier and JP McManus, the club is being run to its maximum financial potential.