Manchester United followers protest in opposition to Glazer household’s possession

Hundreds of Manchester United supporters gathered exterior Old Trafford on Saturday to show in opposition to the Glazer household’s possession after the membership was concerned in plans to hitch the now-failed European Super League, British media reported.
Manchester United had been amongst six Premier League golf equipment who signed up for the breakaway league earlier than withdrawing on Tuesday amid a storm of protest from followers, gamers and the British authorities.

At least 3,000 right here now on the #GlazersOut protest at Old Trafford. Flares, banner, and chants of the United greats are nonetheless going one hour in. pic.twitter.com/b3MZpbl95K
— Mike Parrott (@MikeParrott_) April 24, 2021
The membership was purchased by the American Glazer household for 790 million kilos ($1.1 billion) in 2005. Although it has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2012, the Glazers retain majority possession.
Club supporters assembled by the Trinity Statue exterior the bottom on Saturday and set off yellow and inexperienced flares – colors synonymous with fan protests in opposition to the Glazer household, the Manchester Evening News reported.Protest indicators learn “United against greed” and “Glazers out”, in response to Sky Sports.
Manchester United government vice-chairman Ed Woodward, one of many main figures within the breakaway challenge, mentioned on Tuesday he would step down from his position on the finish of 2021.Liverpool, owned by Fenway Sports Group and one other of the English golf equipment concerned within the Super League, additionally noticed round 150 followers protest on Saturday earlier than a match with Newcastle United.

Scenes from exterior Old Trafford – despatched by way of @_benparsons #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/VsaDQdfkOo
— Stretty News (@StrettyNews) April 24, 2021
Banners saying “Enough is enough, FSG out” and “Our game, our club: thanks but no Yanks” had been unfurled exterior Anfield. American proprietor John Henry has apologised for the membership’s involvement within the challenge.
Manchester United, who’re second within the Premier League, go to Leeds United afterward Sunday.