Can I arrange a ticket to do my own thing?

No, but please read on. This is something that many people have asked to do. The purpose of a supporters club is to go as a group. We organise trips to most home games but on occasion we cannot get enough people to attend and may have to cancel and tickets become available. We do this as late as possible so it sometimes doesn't suit people to get the cheap flights across.

Trip prices are based on a full coach going to a game. If a seat on the coach is empty then the price will have to go up for the remaining members and we don't wish to do this. Some people have paid to cover the cost of the coach/ferry in the past in order to be guaranteed a ticket to do their own thing. This can be expensive and we don't encourage it as it's against the aim of the club. But it is available.

Can I bring a relative to a game?

For legal reasons we are not able to bring a non-member to games. This is because our constitution states that our members agree that the trip is organised for on their behalf as part of a group with a common interest. This satisfies legal requirements as set down by law and monitored by Trading Standards. Many people aren't aware that anyone who organises any 2 aspects of a trip requires a license to do so. There are certain exceptions which we have made every effort to meet.

There is no reason why your family member cannot join us as a member.

Do I have to attend meetings?

Our meetings are held weekly. You don't have to attend but all updates are given at meetings and that is the best place to get up to date information. We do our best to update the website but sometimes we can't keep up with the demand for certain games and you may find that some of the games are sold out very quickly.

The constitution states that you must attend a minimum number of meetings but we haven't as yet withdrawn any memberships from people who were not able to attend because of other commitments on meeting nights. (Meetings are held almost every week)

How can I join the George Best Carryduff MUSC?

It's quite straight forward really. You can turn up at one of our meetings and join. The cost is nil at present due to the current financial climate but there are subs of £1 per week, which if paid in full.

i.e. £40 will cover until the end of the season

How many games can I attend?

If you wish, and you have the budget, you can go to any game. The cost is £160 per adult and £130 per junior under 16. Games are organised well in advance and members are updated at every meeting with regard to availability. We usually travel the day before the game and return the day after. Midweek games are different. Prices vary from £89 regardless of junior or adult status. Most of these trips do not require an overnight stay.

How often is the website updated?

We do our best to update as soon as news is available from the branch secretary and Old Trafford about date changes and ticket availability. The website is organised on a voluntary basis so we don't have someone available full-time to update ticket news. Certain aspects such as news are done automatically through RSS feeds.

The most up to date information is given on a Tuesday night at meetings. We make every effort to keep you informed if we have your email address.

Who organises the club and its activities?

Our club is run by a Committee of 11 people. They are responsible for everything that goes on in the club on behlaf of the members. We hold two events each year. A Night at the Races and an Annual dinner dance around Christmas time. From time to time we will organise a bigger function at somewhere like City Hall or the Europa as a fundraiser for charity. This is usually attended by someone from Old Trafford.

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