Man United protest: Why are Manchester United fans protesting against the Glazers and what are the plans vs Liverpool?
Manchester United are scheduled to meet Liverpool on Monday, but a cloud of protest surrounds the Premier League derby. Man United fans lined up to protest against the home team.
It was a time when United were bottom of the table after losing their first two games of the season – to Brighton and Hove Albion, and to Brentford.
Furthermore, United have lost four straight league games (measured by losses in the last two of last season) for the first time since February 1979.
It also fell to 7 consecutive away defeats for the first time since 10 consecutive away defeats from September to December 1936.
Why are Manchester United fans protesting?
Protest fans are unhappy with the way the club is managed by its owners, the Glazer family. The Glazers are American and have a taste for real estate.
After the Glazers took over the club in 2005 (two years after they started buying shares), United fell into debt of £550m almost overnight.
Manchester United fans during a protest outside the stadium on April 16, 2022 in Manchester, England. | Image source: Getty Images
The burden of repayment is split between Man United and Red Football, an investment firm used by the family to buy out the club.
The debt skyrocketed to £700 million in 2010. According to the latest financial statements, the club’s debt was £495.7 million.
Joel Glazer has to get on a plane tomorrow, go to Manchester and start diverting matters away from the club and telling everyone about his hellish plans with the football club. What is the man doing?
– Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville arrives at Sky Sports after losing to Brentford
The Glazers family, according to a report by Ramble Switzerland, sold ‘Class A’ shares amounting to £465 million, but no part of the money came to the club.
Money at risk, Man United, one of the biggest football clubs in the world, has been underperforming since iconic manager Sir Alex Ferguson left Old Trafford in 2013.
Manchester United, who hold the Premier League record for most trophies with 20, have not won the competition since 2013. Also, their last major European trophy, the Europa League, was six years ago. five.
Who are the Glazers who run Manchester United
Six members of the Glazers family, five brothers and one sister – Joel, Avram, Kevin, Bryan, Edward and Darcie – run the club at the moment.
Avram Glazer – Co-Chairman and CEO
Joel Glazer – Co-Chairman and CEO
Kevin Glazer – Director
Bryan Glazer – Director
Edward Glazer – Director
Darcie Glazer Kazzewitz – Director
When did the Glazer family buy Manchester United?
The Glazers entered the fray in 2003, when Malcolm Glazer – the father of six current owners – bought a 2.9% stake.
In June 2004, the Glazers increased their market share to 19% and by October it had increased to 30%.
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In May 2005, the family acquired shares of British entrepreneurs JP McManus and John Magnier to become the majority shareholder of the club. By the end of June 2005, the family share had grown to 98%. The Glazers then announced their takeover.
Who is organizing the protest?
Many Manchester United fan clubs are likely to join the protest, the most prominent of which is 1958 – a group that describes itself as “an underground group of the Red Devils intent on upholding the values of Manchester United.” of Manchester United, the culture and traditions of Manchester United.”
The group dates back to the 1958 Munich air disaster in which several Manchester United players and members lost their lives.
In a statement on its website, the group asked protesters to bring ‘fireworks’ (flares and fireworks) during the protest. If this happens, it could result in those responsible being banned from Old Trafford for up to three years.
“Obviously, we can’t enforce what participating fans choose to do but it’s worth considering above,” the group said in its statement.
When and where did the protest take place?
Protesters are due to begin gathering at The Tollgate in Old Trafford at 5:30pm BST (10pm IST). They plan to begin marching from the Toll Station at 7pm BST (11:30pm IST) to the Holy Trinity.
The statue of Unity Trinity, depicting footballers George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, is outside Old Trafford and was the intended destination for the protest march. | Photo Credit: Bloomberg
Is this the first protest against the Glazers?
No. Protests against the Glazers began in 2005. And since then, there have been ongoing demonstrations, some of them seeing malicious chants.
The last such protest occurred in May 2021, when hundreds of Man United fans ran onto the pitch ahead of the Liverpool vs Manchester United match, defying COVID-19 protocol.
Flares were lit on the pitch and the match was postponed and rescheduled. However, this year, Liverpool do not want to have as much of a foothold.
What is Liverpool’s position in Monday’s derby?
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has demanded that his team be awarded three points if the game does not take place.
In a situation like this, always, the other team should get the point because they have nothing to do with it.
– Klopp told the press during his pre-match press conference
“We have nothing to do with this situation. If that happens and the supporters want the match not to take place then we cannot reschedule the match and then fit it somewhere in any way.” in any way in an extremely busy schedule,” he told the press.
Why do Man United fans wear green and yellow shirts in protests?
If the rallies go as planned, expect to see a sea of people in green and yellow or green and yellow, as opposed to the team’s current shade of red. Green and yellow or green and yellow are the colors of the club’s original name, Newton Heath.
A Manchester United fan waves a towel in protest during the Premier League match at Old Trafford. | Image source: Getty Images
The name Manchester United was born in 1902, but when it was founded in 1878, the club’s original name was Newton Heath Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Football Club. The club was originally founded by railway workers.
In 1910, Man United moved to Old Trafford from Bank Street. The green and yellow scarves in the rallies serve as a reminder of the club’s roots – passion and struggle.
Can the rally stop the match?
Based on walkie talkie, Greater Manchester Police currently have no plans to beef up security measures beyond the additional resources required for an evening game at Old Trafford. Incidentally, according to local protocols, the security layer marked for Monday is the highest risk category.
With developments in last year’s derby in Manchester, however, Monday’s developments in and around Old Trafford will test police authorities.
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What is the word Man United camp?
Man United manager Erik Ten Hag has called for peace amid uncertainty. “I can only say that the bosses want to win and the fans want them to be behind the club,” he told the press. “I can understand but I haven’t been in the club that long to see all the background. We have to fight together and be united.”
