Manchester United have announced that they are to scrap the 'one year' season ticket scheme at the end of the 2008/09 season.
United took the decision following a ruling by the Office of Fair Trading into there sale and the fact that the Manchester club could not guarantee the ticket holder's entry into cup matches.
The tickets were launched in 2006 and have never been accepted by the Manchester United supporter's because of the cup ticket allocation saga.
The Manchester United Supporters Trust which have always contested the way the cup tickets were allocated, never had the intention of forcing United's hand by totally abolishing the scheme but were just trying undermine the controversial cup scheme.
''This is a significant victory for supporters and we welcome the changes secured to season ticket terms and conditions and the commitment to ongoing monitoring to ensure they are operated fairly in future,'' said MUST chief executive Duncan Drasdo.
United have reacted calmly to the OFT's announcement on Tuesday and are looking at amending their working practices to ensure the true clarity of their season ticket sales in the future.
''We are very pleased that a season ticket will continue to include cup matches,'' said United chief operating officer Michael Bollingbroke.
''That is central to our strategy and we have made the necessary changes for next season to avoid the situation where holders of 'One Year' season tickets were not guaranteed tickets for some cup games.
''While the number potentially affected was small, we accept that all season tickets should come with that guarantee in future.
''Most of the other changes to terms and conditions reflect existing practice, but their inclusion in the terms provides fans with greater reassurance and transparency.
''This is good news for the club and for season ticket holders.''
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