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United have threatened to suspend season card holders from the derby if they do not buy a ticket for their Champions League clash with Olympiacos.

The Reds have written to supporters yet to snap up a ticket for the second leg in which they will attempt to stage a comeback from 2-0 down against the Greek side.

In an email sent to one fan they say that the deadline to pay for the Olympiakos match, on March 19, is at 8pm tonight. (WEDS)

They add that should the supporter not buy a ticket they will have their season ticket suspended for the clash with City on 25 March.

The message has been sent by Sam Kelleher, Ticket Operations Manager at Old Trafford.

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United operate a system in which season ticket holders agree to buy additional tickets for cup matches although there is an opt out option for Capital One Cup games and under 16s can opt out of FA Cup matches. A Reds spokesman pointed out that this system has been in operation for a number of years and added that there was no reason to make an exception for this tie. If fans do not buy a ticket then they are suspended for the next home league match.

The spokesman said: “We did notify fans that failure to pay for a game in the cup scheme would mean a suspension from the next game. We have consistently done this throughout this season (this is not the first time). The terms and conditions are clear: “in respect of each home cup match for which the Ticket Holder fails to provide valid payment card details or for which the Ticket Holder’s card or payment is declined, the Ticket Holder’s Season Ticket may be suspended for one home league match.

“This measure was introduced at the start of last season. If we successfully sell the ticket the fan has failed to pay for, they can apply for a refund of the City ticket at the end of the season.”