GROUP SLAMS 'DECLINE' IN STANDARDS AT GROUND

THE Manchester United Disabled Supporters' Association (MUDSA) has criticised a 'decline in stewarding standards' and the decision to increase disabled parking by 15 per cent.

- STEVEN RAILSTON

MUSDA published an open letter addressed to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his staff earlier this week. It detailed several issues that disabled United supporters have encountered this season.

Rick Clement was recently appointed as MUDSA Secretary and he highlighted 'declining' stewarding at Old Trafford, which he claimed has led to 'poor communication' with disabled fans, 'additional challenges' on matchdays for their members and other fans obstructing the view of disabled supporters.

Clement also criticised a further 15 per cent increase for disabled parking, which was announced six months after United confirmed they would not back down from a 20 per cent rise.

MUSDA believe United have increased the price of a blue badge for disabled season ticket holders to an 'unjust' amount, and have written to Ratcliffe in an attempt to change his mind.

A segment from MUSDA's letter read: "During my short tenure as secretary, I have witnessed a decline in stewarding standards.