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Manchester United have introduced strict new social media restrictions for employees as part of a wider effort to protect confidentiality and maintain professional standards within the club.
The Premier League giants have warned staff against sharing behind-the-scenes content from the Carrington training base on personal social media accounts. The move is intended to curb the growing amount of unapproved footage and photographs emerging from areas linked to the first team and football operations.
First reported by The Telegraph and confirmed by SunSport, senior figures at Old Trafford believe that too much private material has made its way into the public domain. Staff will soon be issued with updated internal guidelines explaining what content may and may not be shared online.
While the club stresses that the policy is not intended to “stifle enthusiasm,” the changes have caused mixed reactions among employees. Some staff view the decision as overly strict, saying that showing pride in their work should be encouraged.
United’s sporting director Jason Wilcox recently outlined the cultural principles that the club hopes to uphold. “At the heart of it is our people, it’s really important,” Wilcox said. “I have a saying: feel like a family, perform like a team, and if we can feel like a family and create this atmosphere where we are able to have honest conversations, we’re able to give feedback, we’re able to have new ideas, no one gets offended. This is the environment that we’re trying to create.”
United’s leadership reportedly believe that tighter control over online content is essential to prevent potential leaks and protect the club’s image. The new measures also align with manager Ruben Amorim’s stance on digital conduct, the Portuguese coach has previously cautioned players against excessive social media use, urging them to avoid online abuse and distractions.
Meanwhile, in a move aimed at engaging supporters more closely, United are preparing to open sections of their revamped Carrington training complex to fans as part of expanded Old Trafford tours. Visitors will be able to explore the dressing room, gym, recovery zones, and press conference room, though photography will be prohibited in the most private areas.
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