Manchester United have slapped a three-year ban on a supporter for offensive social media remarks aimed at the disabled.

The season ticket holder’s disparaging posts came in the wake of United announcing plans to rehouse some fans inside Old Trafford to accommodate a larger number of disabled match-goers.

Three hundred new spaces are being opened up for them to comply with Premier League regulations.

This tweet was picked up upon by Manchester United, who have subsequently banned the fan

Another tweet mocking the disabled sent by the same user was seen by Manchester United

That decision will see the ground’s capacity decrease to around 73,000, with 2,600 season ticket holders moved elsewhere inside the stadium.

A small number of supporters have been left infuriated by that and United have come down hard on one in particular, who vented his fury on Twitter.

'F*** em, gona go ticket office, and tell them they are retards, cheeky c**** (sic),’ one read, which Sportsmail understands the club construed as in relation to the disabled.

Another saw a picture of a wheelchair user captioned with: 'Scenes for last minute winner against Dippers next ur (sic)’.

United wrote to him this week, revoking his season ticket for the remainder of this season - with a refund of £190 - and suspending him from attending home and away matches for the next three years.

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo (second left) celebrates scoring last weekend

A letter sent this week read: ‘Manchester United is wholly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

‘The club will continue to address any inappropriate or discriminatory behaviour that we are made aware of.’

Meanwhile, Sportsmail understands no formal talks have taken place over any expansion of Old Trafford, an idea floated after news of a reduced capacity came to light.