Revealed: Man United's latest cost-saving measures

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Manchester United have axed lunchboxes for matchday staff and cut the number of programmes given to corporate fans in half as part of a series of ongoing cost-saving measures at Old Trafford. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team embarked upon a root-and-branch financial review after taking a quarter stake in the club earlier this year which, as revealed, led to them making around 250 redundancies. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have been implementing a variety of cost-cutting measures since they took part ownership in Manchester United earlier this year United are set to axe lunchboxes for matchday staff are also going to slash the number of programmes given to corporate fans in half They add that the review identified issues with the lunchboxes, saying that much of the food was not eaten and therefore wasted. Usage of private chauffeurs and company credit cards were among the first areas targeted The moves are indicative of a wide-scale drive to slash costs and create a leaner business Other perks for senior staff, such as a pre-match party, lunch after the match, and hotel accommodation, were scrapped entirely The moves are indicative of a wide-scale drive to slash costs, create a leaner business and ensure that the club maximises the amount it can spend on its playing squad.