Date: 2024-03-29 00:02:36 | Author: UEFA | Views: 98980 | Aston Villa
Manchester City and Manchester United fans are facing serious travel disruption for the FA Cup final after train drivers announced fresh strikes in a long-running row over pay.Aslef rejected what it called a “risible” pay offer from the 16 train companies it remains in dispute with and announced union members would walk out on May 12 and 31 and then June 3 when Wembley hosts the all-Manchester final.The Football Association only confirmed on Wednesday that the final will start at the traditional time of 3pm after Metropolitan Police deemed it a high-risk match and insisted upon a kick-off time no later than 4.45pm.With the last train to Manchester scheduled for 9.01pm, the earlier kick-off had been helpful to fans looking to travel back from London via public transport but the strike has now thrown their plans into chaos.Both clubs are assessing the situation and will be liaising with the FA, authorities and fans groups, with the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust expressing their frustration at the situation. Chess
Manchester City and Manchester United fans are facing serious travel disruption for the FA Cup final after train drivers announced fresh strikes in a long-running row over pay.Aslef rejected what it called a “risible” pay offer from the 16 train companies it remains in dispute with and announced union members would walk out on May 12 and 31 and then June 3 when Wembley hosts the all-Manchester final.The Football Association only confirmed on Wednesday that the final will start at the traditional time of 3pm after Metropolitan Police deemed it a high-risk match and insisted upon a kick-off time no later than 4.45pm.With the last train to Manchester scheduled for 9.01pm, the earlier kick-off had been helpful to fans looking to travel back from London via public transport but the strike has now thrown their plans into chaos.Both clubs are assessing the situation and will be liaising with the FA, authorities and fans groups, with the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust expressing their frustration at the situation. Prize