Outrage after YouTuber IShowSpeed crashes Man Utd’s FA Cup after-party

United employees are angry at the YouTuber for attending the FA Cup victory after-party which they were excluded from.

Tensions ran high among Manchester United staff following the appearance of YouTuber IShowSpeed, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr, at the post-FA Cup final celebration last Saturday. 

The victory over Manchester City was marred by frustration as IShowSpeed attended the after-party at the Marriott Hotel in Mayfair as a guest of Alejandro Garnacho. 

Daily Mail Sport reveals that many of the club's non-playing staff were disgruntled by IShowSpeed’s presence. 

Staff members, who were unable to join the festivities at Wembley due to the cancellation of their own event, felt particularly aggrieved seeing the 19-year-old celebrating with the players. 

 

 

 

 

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This marks another instance of growing unrest among United’s employees.

Under the new cost-cutting measures imposed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group, the traditional post-final staff party was axed, Mail Sport reports.

Previously, staff enjoyed perks such as free tickets, travel, meals, and a post-match party for cup finals. 

However, for this final, they were offered only one ticket each and were charged £20 for coach travel, with no complimentary food provided.

Questions arose about how IShowSpeed obtained a ticket for the final, as seats in United’s section at Wembley were reserved for season ticket holders who had attended at least five cup games last season. 

IShowSpeed, lacking a season ticket, reportedly secured his tickets through partners and sponsors.

IShowSpeed’s post-final celebration followed a heated argument with another United fan at Wembley and subsequent abuse from City supporters upon leaving the stadium.

The mood among the staff worsened further on Tuesday when they received an email inviting them to take redundancy. 

This came after Ratcliffe’s directive for all staff to return to the office by June 1 or "seek alternative employment." 

It is anticipated that up to a fifth of the 1,100-strong workforce could be laid off as United seeks to reduce costs.