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United fans have, perhaps, been the most vocal of any group in their opposition to the ownership of the Glazer family since the Americans’ leveraged takeover in 2005. The tipping points appears to have been the Glazers’ leading role in the failed Super League proposal which emerged last month.
What happens next?
Fans’ protests before the game have continued with an open letter to Joel Glazer demanding greater fan involvement (Barrington Coombs/PA) The match has to be rescheduled, which is difficult in itself, but protestors are continuing the offensive. Manchester United Supporters Trust have written an open letter to the owners demanding greater fan consultation and involvement to avoid the likelihood of further demonstrations.
London (AFP) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he understood “people’s strength of feeling” over football and club ownership as police launched an investigation into the protest that led to the postponement of Manchester United’s Premier League clash at home to Liverpool.
Fans invaded Old Trafford and ran onto the pitch Sunday as part of a demonstration against United’s owners, the US-based Glazer family. Greater Manchester Police saying one of their officers required emergency hospital treatment.
Anger towards the Glazers has been reignited by United’s part in a failed European Super League (ESL) project, which collapsed within 48 hours last month after a backlash from fans, players, governments and governing bodies.
By Press Association 2021
Manchester United fan protest â Old Trafford
An officer injured when ugly scenes broke out at Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Liverpool is lucky not to have lost sight in his eye, Greater Manchester Police Federation said.
The policeman, with around 20 years’ service, suffered a significant slash wound to his face, according to the federation.
The organisation, which represents the force’s rank-and-file, has not named the officer but said he remains in “lots of pain” and will need an extended period off work to recover.
A @gmpolice officer who sustained a significant slash wound to his face after being attacked by Old Trafford protestors is incredibly lucky not to have lost the sight in his eye. Chairman Stu Berry has spoken to our colleague today and provides an update https://t.co/luVdcaMvPWpic.twitter.com/4U7TyF40aq