Manchester United fans have protested against the Glazer family, who own the club, ahead of their Premier League home match against Norwich City.
The protest at Old Trafford was organised by a new group, “The 1958”.
Anti-Glazer banners have been displayed on the outskirts of Old Trafford, while some protesters marched with signs and flares.
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A small group of fans, including some from The 1958, had gathered at the club’s Carrington training ground on Friday — the day before the Norwich match — and also expressed their displeasure towards the Glazers.
Police were called as around two dozen individuals gathered and displayed anti-Glazer signs.
In response to the fan protest, a Manchester United spokesperson said: “We are working hard to create the conditions for renewed success on the pitch, while strengthening our engagement with fans. We respect the right of fans to voice their opinions peacefully and we will continue to listen to them, with the aim of working together to get the club back to where we all want it to be: competing for trophies.”
This is not the first time in recent memory United fans have protested against the club’s owners. In April 2021, their home fixture against Liverpool was postponed after a large number of protesters made their way onto the pitch.
There were thousands of supporters outside Old Trafford, who were protesting against the Glazers and the club’s involvement in the failed Super League.
Later that month, a banner reading “£2bn stolen #Glazers out” was flown over Elland Road ahead of United’s league game against Leeds United.
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