Manchester United: A history of protest

Supporters clash with police outside the ground that April day
“Manchester United supporters are not afraid of making their voices heard. Over the years, fans have tackled takeover attempts, lobbied politicians, staged demonstrations and even broken into Old Trafford to show their anger at how the club is being run. This weekend, they intend to rise up again. Group The 1958 is planning action before Sunday’s Premier League game against Fulham to air grievances against the Glazer family, who remain United’s majority owners, and, in particular, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the minority owner who came on board in February 2024. …”
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Manchester United owners Avram Glazer, Jim Ratcliffe, Joel Glazer and Malcolm Glazer on a devil’s fork held by a protestor in May 2025