Man utd to finish free lunches for stadium staff, only soup and bread for staff not playing in a training field: report – Firstpost

Manchester United cost reduction measures continue when the club has announced that up to 200 workers will be dismissed during the last dismissal cycle. The English Club of Premier League dismissed 250 employees last summer after Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority part in the team.

United in a statement said on Monday that the latest job cuts are aimed at restructuring the club’s business side and helping them save money.

“Manchester United must transform its business structure as part of a series of additional measures to improve the club’s financial sustainability and improve operational efficiency,” said a press release.

“The transformation plan aims to bring the club back to profitability after five consecutive years of losses since 2019.

“Within the framework of these measures, the club provides that around 150-200 jobs can be redundant, subject to a consultation process with the employees. These would be added to the 250 roles deleted last year. »»

No free lunches for the staff of the Old Trafford stadium in United

In addition to cutting jobs, Ratcliffe would also have decided to close the staff at the Old Trafford stadium in United while the free lunches currently offered will be replaced by fruit, the Tutor said.

Similarly, on the Carrington training ground in Man United, free lunches will only be available for players, while non -playing staff will only offer soup and bread.

The Old Trafford canteen should stop by the end of the week. Currently, employees are eligible for free hot meals, tea and coffee. This will be replaced by free fruits.

On match days, occasional staff will continue to have a lunch.

Man United plans to save about 1 million sterling pounds by ending free lunches.

Manchester United has been in financially difficult for some time with their performance on the ground which continue to be poor. Last week, United United States accounts revealed a loss of 27.7 million pounds sterling for the period, operating profit from 27.5 million pounds sterling to only 3 million pounds Sterling.