Newport forced to close ticket office after ‘appalling abuse’ towards club staff

Newport closed their ticket office ahead of Manchester United’s FA Cup visits after staff were threatened. Pic: Robbie Stephenson/PA

Newport closed their ticket office ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Manchester United after staff suffered “appalling abuse and threatening behaviour”.

The Welsh minnows host the Premier League giants at a sold out Rodney Parade on Sunday – the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.