Man Utd staff stunned by brutal cuts to FA Cup final perks

MANCHESTER UNITED staff are "disgruntled" at new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to cut their FA Cup final perks.

The Red Devils will play a second successive FA Cup final on May 25 in a repeat of last year's showpiece against Manchester City - where Pep Guardiola's men claimed a 2-1 win.

In the past, Man Utd have given tickets to all of their 1,100 staff members, while senior staff and directors were able to take friends and family.

Travel to and from the stadium, pre-match food, a post-match party and hotel accommodation were also paid for by the club.

But The Times have now revealed an email has been sent to all staff after new protocols were established by co-owners Ineos, headed up by British billionaire Ratcliffe.

Staff were told they will only receive one ticket for the game, while they will also have to pay £20 for coach travel to and from Wembley on the day of the match.

All other perks have been scrapped.

The email read: "There is still hard work ahead over the coming weeks, but I know everyone at the club is completely focused on delivering the performances and results expected of Manchester United and finding ways to win in whatever role you do.

"In recognition of your ongoing support this season, we will organise a colleague trip to Wembley for the final on 25 May.

"This year, the trip will be a little different. We will still provide you with a complimentary ticket to the game. However, we’ll ask you to contribute towards coach travel, and lunch will not be provided.

“While we appreciate this is a change from previous trips, you will all be aware of the need for us to spend the club’s money effectively, with a focus on performance and outcomes.

"We hope that this year’s trip balances the opportunity for you to go