Manchester United fans’ protests at Old Trafford

Manchester United fans’ protest at an entrance to Old Trafford round the back of the Stretford End and those who made it onto the pitch, coming down the hill in wave after wave,  which trigged the match between Manchester United and Liverpool to be postponed. Supporters of the other five big six clubs, Manchester United’s fans are angry about the European Super League proposals. The Manchester Untied fans are not surprised at the actions of their owners -the US-based Glazer family  only care about money and that they have no affection for the world famous 149-year-old institution they are in charge of  after their controversial £790m leveraged takeover in 2005. Emotions have been simmering for 16 years. Manchester United were a debt-free organisation when they were on the stock market prior to the Glazer’s buying the club, as currently the debt stands at £455.5m as per the club’s latest accounts which was released on 4 March 2021. It is thought in general finance costs, interest and dividends, the Glazer takeover had cost United in excess of £1bn.

The Glazers introduced a commercial plan which was different to any other club with major deals with Adidas, Chevrolet and others, they also sold on a regional basis across the globe, so they have telecoms partners in USA and Canada, another in Africa, another in China and maximised Manchester United ‘s popularity.

Police said two police officers had been injured during the protests. It was the first time a Premier League match has been postponed because of fan protests.

Supporters are currently not allowed into grounds because of the coronavirus pandemic but some Untied fans got onto the Old Trafford pitch to protest and even though they were removed, some then made it back onto the grass later on.