Manchester United have slashed steward bonuses as part of cost-cutting measures following the Ratcliffe takeover.
Former Manchester United steward Frank Robinson says the club are cutting steward bonuses – including a £100 attendance bonus and £50 given to a steward of the week – as part of cost-saving measures under new ownership. The aim is to maximise available funds for the playing squad. The report reveals that stewards employed by the club – some of the lowest paid members of staff – have seen bonuses scrapped this season.
A steward of the week is also awarded and had been given a £50 bonus, but the cash prize has been cut. Robinson, who was a Manchester United steward for 24 years before deciding to leave due to the way they are being treated, says: 'A lot of stewards are leaving since Ratcliffe came in. 'Up until last year they used to get an attendance bonus. Every 10 matches we did, we got a £100 bonus. Now they said you’re not having that. So they stopped that completely. 'For many years you’d have a steward of the week, someone nominated or fans wrote in and said how well this steward had done. You got £50 for that. Now they still have steward of the week, but they have no award.' The 67-year-old added: 'It’s very petty for a football club. You’re pinching off people at the bottom of the ladder.' Many of the club’s stewards are being replaced by agency staff. The Stretford End and East Stand are now solely stewarded by agency staff. 'There’s no overheads with agency staff, no training, no uniforms, nobody having to work wages and holiday out.' Other cuts made at Manchester United since Ratcliffe’s takeover include 250 redundancies and cancelling staff FA Cup final perks. The club are also considering halving funds given to the club’s disabled supporters’ association
MANCHESTER UNITED STEWARDS BONUSES COST-CUTTING RATCLIFFE TAKEOVER
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