Man Utd fan was 'kicked out of FA Cup draw' after hidden protest live on BBC

A Manchester United fan was reportedly kicked out of the FA Cup draw after staging a protest during the live broadcast.

On Monday night, the draw for the third round of the FA Cup was made live on the BBC as Premier League teams entered the competition.

The tie of the round will see holders United take on Arsenal in one of two all-Premier League matchups, with Aston Villa vs West Ham United being the other.

Meanwhile, high-flying Liverpool will host Accrington Stanley, Manchester City will take on Salford City and Chelsea are at home against Morecambe.

After the draw, one United fan reportedly claimed that he was kicked out of the draw.

As reported by The Sun, presenter Kelly Somers was talking to the camera with the FA Cup trophy next to her when one fan held up a phone with the message which read: "£66 thieves."

The report also suggested that the individual understood to be responsible for the act later took to social media to write: "I got kicked out for this btw."

Man United fans protesting about their ticket prices during the FA Cup live draw on the BBC… pic.twitter.com/Y3q68FfjPR

— george (@StokeyyG2) December 2, 2024

SPORTbible has contacted Manchester United for comment.

The apparent protest comes on the back of United being slammed for their 'offensive' ticket prices, which have risen to £66 per match.

A statement from the Man Utd Supporters Trust said: "The club has provided zero consultation on the matter, neither with the Forum nor the Fan Advisory Board nor MUST. We were simply informed of the decision that there will be price rises affecting certain fans that are 'urgently needed' to address profitability and sustainability concerns.

"Suffice it to say, that the idea that the fans must pay their “fair share” for the club’s excesses and/or mismanagement—and above all, the Glazers lack of investment over two decades—is offensive. We fans have done everything we have been asked. We have cheered the players on even in the face of substandard performance."

It continued: "We have gone to matches and abided by the new usage rules for tickets. We have taken on a price increase this year. This is in addition to the hundreds, even thousands loyal fans pay to follow United home and away."

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