Thousands of Fans of Manchester United have launched a furious protest in the way the club is run.
Proponents believe that the club “dies slowly” and make their voice heard prior to the match against Arsenal.
Man United is confronted today with the title hunters in Old Trafford.
It has been reported that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and at least one member of the Glazer family will be present.
The news from Manchester Evening has claimed that an estimated 5,000 fans participate in the protest.
Fans – many of which were dressed in black – were photographed against the ownership of the club with various signs.
One was: “£ 66 for children's tickets! Dreams exploit!
“We are more than just a seat number.”
Another stated: “Fight fight fight for united. Glazers out.”
Another banner even claimed that “fan culture” died this year.
Fans will protest from the Tollgate Pub and march to Old Trafford before 4.30 pm kick off against Arsenal.
The spokesperson for 1958 Steve Crompton has claimed that the club “dies” and “is” confronted with financial armageddon “.
He said: “The club is slowly dying in front of our eyes, on and next to the field, and the fault is in the current ownership model.
“The club is confronted with Financial Armageddon. Debt is the way to ruin.
“Sir Matt Busby would be his grave in the current plight of one of the world's largest football institutions that are brought to his knees and a smiling stock is brought in many ways.”
There has been no secret of the financial issues in the club, where Ratcliffe cuts hundreds of jobs to reduce the expenses.
Last year, 250 employees were made superfluous, while in February it was announced that up to 200 more could also lose their jobs.
Ratcliffe have canceled the annual Christmas party of the club, the prizes for concession tickets increased and reducing financing for a good cause former players.
While Sunsport also reported exclusively how the Onder-18s were denied the chance to play in Old Trafford in the Youth Cup Fifth Round FA Youth Cup, with the game played in Leigh Sports Village to save £ 8,000.
Manager Ruben Amorim was aware of the protest before the competition during his press conference before the competition.
He admitted that the fans have the right to protest while he is focusing on the game.
He said: “For everyone in our club it is a very difficult moment. It's all at the same time.
“The only thing I can do and our players can perform and win well.
“People have the right to protest. I think it's a good thing to do that. It belongs to our club. Everyone has a voice.
“But our task and my task is just to improve the team and to give them something right now because they deserve it and they are great.”
More to follow …
Comments