'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatum

'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatumImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester United have 46,800 season-ticket holders at Old TraffordByDaniel AustinBBC Sport senior journalistPublished3 minutes agoManchester United fans have reacted with fury after "thousands" had their season-ticket accounts restricted.The action follows an attempt by United to identify potential ticket touts and those breaking the club's ticketing terms and conditions.But supporters have told BBC Sport that those who have been informed their season tickets are now at risk of being revoked include many of the club's most loyal followers, and insist that the majority have done nothing wrong."I feel angry about it - they just want us gone," Andy, a season ticket holder for more than 35 years, who was informed his account has been restricted on Monday night, told BBC Sport."My dad has been a season-ticket holder since 1974, when we were in the second division. He is a pensioner now and I have to help him with all the online stuff since digital tickets became a thing."Going the match is our bond. Things like that are what keep older people alive sometimes. "It's stressful enough for my own mental health but I think it could make my dad ill."Manchester United declined to comment on the process or fan reaction when asked to do so.'They don't want fans, they want customers'In one email sent to a supporter, seen by BBC Sport, Manchester United said: "We have identified patterns linked to your ticketing account that we need to understand more clearly."We need to establish whether there is a straightforward explanation for the activity identified."As it stands, those under suspicion have had restrictions placed their online accounts, preventing them from buying and transferring tickets.Those whose accounts have been flagged have been asked to submit evidence to the club to...