It was chaos in Manchester Sunday afternoon, as Manchester United fans protested vehemently against the club’s American owners. Hundreds of supporters first gathered at the players’ hotel, then entered Old Trafford and set off fireworks. The game in the Premier League with Liverpool was postponed and later canceled. Club legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane fully understand supporters’ anger and rally behind the fans.
It was not the first time that dissatisfied United supporters expressed their dissatisfaction. A week and a half ago they already protested at the training complex about participating in the Super League. Glazer then wrote an open letter to the supporters of the superpower in which he apologized for the whole course of events surrounding United’s involvement in the plans of the European top competition. “This is a direct result of the actions taken by the owners two weeks ago,” said Neville. “They are not loved and not trusted. My opinion is that now is the right time to put the club up for sale.”
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About two hours before the start of the game with Liverpool it became restless. Enraged supporters entered the stadium and lit fireworks, according to images circulating on social media. “I am disappointed that the game had to be canceled, but the fans have had enough,” Keane said. “They love the club and this goes beyond just the last few weeks. This is a huge statement. Hopefully the owners understand how deadly serious the fans are, and also understand that there is more to come. Because this is just the beginning. , I guarantee that. “
Not only at United has it been unsettled in recent weeks about the plans for the Super League. Chelsea and Liverpool supporters also reported to Stamford Bridge and Anfield respectively to express their dissatisfaction with the owners. “Fans thought it was good. Not just fans of Man United, but fans of football in general,” said Neville. “All supporters should rally behind what happened today. United and Liverpool have established themselves as the grandfathers of English football, by supposedly showing compassion and handing out their money in the football family. But in reality they have tried to make themselves known. run away with all the money, and let the family suffocate. An excuse is not good enough. “
Manchester United – Liverpool canceled after fierce protests
Furious Manchester United fans turned in a massive protest against the club’s American owners on Sunday.
United was bought in 2005 by the American Glazer family for 790 million pounds, more than 900 million euros. Although the club has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2012, the American business family retained a majority stake. According to Neville, support among the supporters has long since ceased to exist. “They never had that support,” Neville says firmly. Fifteen years ago, fans were angry about the Glazers takeover, those same fans are downright disgusted at what happened two weeks ago. We must not forget what they tried then, because it is unforgivable. The Glazer family is a danger for the concept fair play, for equal opportunities. “