Man Utd look into treatment of fans in Lyon following travel issues and tear gas
Manchester United are looking into the treatment of their supporters in Lyon after police used tear gas following Thursday's Europa League quarter-final.
Thursday's first leg in France was attended by 2,800 away fans, who were required by local authorities to travel to a conference centre 13 miles away from the city centre to collect wristbands before boarding shuttle buses to the ground.
The significant expense and inconvenience of those demands were compounded by a malfunctioning public transport network and large queues at the pick-up point before being taken to the Groupama Stadium in the east of the city.
From OT to OL, thank you for your magnificent support despite a difficult night getting to the stadium.
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 10, 2025
More issues were to follow after the 2-2 draw against Lyon with tear gas deployed by police as fans were held back for an hour.
The PA news agency understands United are looking at the issues suffered by fans.
United fan Harry Robinson posted on X: 'Frustrating end to United's game in Lyon.
'Fans warned of an hour's holdback, but with full access to facilities. French police have locked off the toilets and concourse are now pepper spraying behind riot shields. Thanks for the hospitality.'
Manchester United Supporters Trust chief executive Duncan Drasdo said: '90 per cent of the time on Euro aways if there is aggro it's with the police rather than local fans.
'Most countries can do this right but there are almost always problems with the French police. All too often they create the aggro they are supposed to be preventing.'
UEFA has been contacted by PA for comment.
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