NEWCASTLE have ripped up more than 100 season tickets for breaching ticket rules.
It comes following a shock investigation into unauthorised re-selling of tickets for matches at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle have banned 103 season tickets following an investigation
Newcastle insisted they wanted to be ‘transparent’
The club announced on Monday evening that 103 season tickets had been cancelled as a result of breaches.
A statement explained the breaches related to a batch of season tickets sold to a small number of tour organisers during the 2015/16 season.
Toon confirmed: “Following further investigation into unauthorised re-selling of tickets for matches at St. James’ Park, we have now cancelled a total of 103 season tickets in recent days for breaching terms and conditions.
“This instance does not relate to individual supporters re-selling their tickets, but to a batch of season tickets sold to a small number of tour organisers during the 2015/16 season for the benefit of school groups.
“The club terminated any third-party ticket provider agreements shortly after the club’s change in ownership in 2021, including some hospitality sales and a small allocation of match tickets for a former commercial partner.
“However, with no formal contract in place for the tour groups, the continued use and unauthorised resale of their season tickets at a higher package price was not detected until recently.
“Upon being made aware of this issue, the club took immediate action.
“At a time when we are doing our utmost to protect legitimate access for United fans, we want to be fully transparent and apologise for this oversight.
“The club has not received any funds above the face value price of these season tickets and has immediately returned the seats for sale to supporters who have entered the official ballot for upcoming fixtures.”
Last week it was reported Newcastle‘s plans to expand their home stadium had hit a major snag, as they look to address other concerns first.
The Saudi-led ownership group have discussed the in the city since taking over in 2021.
Plans for a new 65,000-seat ground on the site of nearby Leazes Park were set to be revealed earlier this year before being delayed.
Now it seems these plans have been pushed back until the club is on more stable ground in other areas, after the Daily Mail reported it had switched priorities to three key areas.
These are namely the appointment of a new chief executive, a new sporting director and the production of a new training ground.
