Man United fans are furious that scalpers are profiting from Sir Bobby Charlton-themed programs following the club’s Champions League win over FC Copenhagen… and selling them on eBay at a hugely inflated price
Manchester United fans are outraged that matchday programs dedicated to Sir Bobby Charlton are being sold on eBay for five times their original price.
On eBay, sellers were seen selling the memorabilia for up to £21, while the programs were originally sold for £4.
Because of the Charlton tribute, there were huge queues for the broadcasts last night and all the vendors were sold out after the final whistle.
Sources say United are reminding fans that official programs can still be purchased online at the initial price of £4.
Publisher Reach Sport has confirmed they will be reprinted due to demand for online sales.
Fans on X, formerly Twitter, have vented their frustration at the opportunistic approach following Charlton’s death on Saturday.
Manchester United fans have taken to Twitter to hit out at the eBay seller who is selling Sir Bobby Charlton tribute programs at inflated prices
Charlton passed away on Saturday aged 86, leaving behind a great legacy
“Modern fans are complete garbage,” one user wrote
“I saw a few boys walking around with boxes of more than ten books.” “Should have limited it to one per boy,” another user wrote
“So called “fans” who have been buying up all of last night’s Sir Bobby Charlton tribute programs to resell for a tenner on eBay. “I despair at how low some people will sink,” said one
“Modern fans are complete garbage,” wrote one.
“I knew this was inevitable when I saw the queues.” “P****s,” wrote another.
“I’ve seen a few boys walking around with boxes of more than ten books.” “Should have limited it to one per boy,” said another.
“So called “fans” who have been buying up all of last night’s Sir Bobby Charlton tribute programs to resell for a tenner on eBay. “I despair at how low some people will sink,” said another.
United fans also sold free scarves, flags and bucket hats on eBay that were given to them for the final at Wembley last year.
One fan tried to sell all three as a package for hundreds of pounds.
Mail Sport has contacted Manchester United for comment.