Join the Manchester United Supporters Trust for Free

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 15:05

The Independent Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) are having a membership push and are giving those who can't afford the normal membership fee the opportunity to get membership FOR FREE.

For those who don't know about MUST, they were set up under the name of Shareholders United back in the 1990s and their aim is to realise supporter ownership of Manchester United. Currently we, the supporters, are paying for Malcolm Glazer to purchase our club, through increased ticket prices. Why not buy it for ourselves?

To find out more about MUST and to apply for free membership, click here:
http://www.joinmust.org/

The Hairdryer · 4th May 2008, 15:30

Say if one had shares in SU but didn't do anything about them once the takeover happened are they automatically a member of MUST?

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 15:33

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Originally Posted by The Hairdryer

Say if one had shares in SU but didn't do anything about them once the takeover happened are they automatically a member of MUST?

Yes you remain a member, but not a full member cos you've not paid your subs. But make sure MUST still have your contact details.

VidaRed · 4th May 2008, 16:18

what if i donate 800 million ?

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 16:20

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Originally Posted by VidaRed

what if i donate 800 million ?

If you donate £800m you will get a nice membership pack. Lovely pin badges.

Dippersripper · 4th May 2008, 16:20

Should I live in UK?

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Dippersripper

Should I live in UK?

Living in the UK has advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side you get a comfortable climate, a free health service, a good music scene and pub culture.

On the down side, fags and petrol are very expensive, the women aren't great, we're run by a bunch of cunts and we've not had a summer for about 2 years.

Any more questions?

VidaRed · 4th May 2008, 16:25

i thought british woman had good tits ?

CantonasWife · 4th May 2008, 16:28

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Originally Posted by ralphie88

Living in the UK has advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side you get a comfortable climate, a free health service, a good music scene and pub culture.

On the down side, fags and petrol are very expensive, the women aren't great, we're run by a bunch of cunts and we've not had a summer for about 2 years.

Any more questions?

Dippersripper · 4th May 2008, 16:32

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Originally Posted by ralphie88

Living in the UK has advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side you get a comfortable climate, a free health service, a good music scene and pub culture.

On the down side, fags and petrol are very expensive, the women aren't great, we're run by a bunch of cunts and we've not had a summer for about 2 years.

Any more questions?

Should I live in UK to join MUST?

P.S Idiot

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Dippersripper

Should I live in UK to join MUST?

P.S Idiot

Har

No, absolutely no reason why you shouldn't join MUST. There are loads of MUST members living abroad, you should see some of the addresses we post our packs out to!

malcolm31337 · 4th May 2008, 19:31

Is there any affiliation with FC United?

Number7 · 4th May 2008, 20:35

I'll have to join...

Got money in the phoenix fund ut not paid memership for 2 years

topper · 4th May 2008, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Number7

I'll have to join...

Got money in the phoenix fund ut not paid memership for 2 years

got money in the Phoenix fund but nah I won't rejoin

GazM · 4th May 2008, 20:48

If we join for free do we get the pack?

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Number7

I'll have to join...

Got money in the phoenix fund ut not paid memership for 2 years

If you've still got money in the fund then unless you have withdrawn you're membership you'll still be a member (albeit not a full one). We've not taken your money and ran!

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 20:49

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Originally Posted by GazM

If we join for free do we get the pack?

Nope, the pack's for full members (only a tenner!). But there are other freebies and offers you get (should say more on the site).

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 20:50

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Originally Posted by malcolm31337

Is there any affiliation with FC United?

No. We are purely a supporter's trust for MUFC.

Although some members are of course be FCUM fans.

Clueless · 4th May 2008, 20:51

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Originally Posted by ralphie88

The Independent Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) are having a membership push and are giving those who can't afford the normal membership fee the opportunity to get membership FOR FREE.

For those who don't know about MUST, they were set up under the name of Shareholders United back in the 1990s and their aim is to realise supporter ownership of Manchester United. Currently we, the supporters, are paying for Malcolm Glazer to purchase our club, through increased ticket prices. Why not buy it for ourselves?

To find out more about MUST and to apply for free membership, click here:
http://www.joinmust.org/

If I put money in the Phoenix fund, will they be used for anything else than a takeover bid?

If no, why can't I just wait until such a situation occurs before I chip in?

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Clueless

If I put money in the Phoenix fund, will they be used for anything else than a takeover bid?

If no, why can't I just wait until such a situation occurs before I chip in?

Good question. No it won't. The money in the fund (and the interest accrued) doesn't belong to MUST - it belongs to the members. That said, the clubhouse will most likely be an investment from the fund.

As for waiting until that situation occurs, you're perfectly welcome to not contribute (although we'd prefer you as a full member of course) - hence why this membership offer is FREE.

esmufc07 · 4th May 2008, 20:57

What do member benefits include? And what will any money actually do? For me there is absolutely no way the fans will be able to buy out the club, if the Glazers were thinking of selling, some Billionaire would come in and continue where he left off.

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 20:59

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

What do member benefits include? And what will any money actually do? For me there is absolutely no way the fans will be able to buy out the club, if the Glazers were thinking of selling, some Billionaire would come in and continue where he left off.

We are already buying the club! Who do you think is paying off the interest payments for the Glazers?

Fan ownership of clubs like United and Liverpool is feasible. Ironically the Glazers have demonstrated how you can buy a club with hardly any money whatsoever.

esmufc07 · 4th May 2008, 21:05

I understand what you're saying, but there is a shedload of moneyto be made out of United, a billionaire won't stand by and let the fans takeover. All he needs to do is up the bid by a few million and you'd struggle to raise the extra funds.

Dippersripper · 4th May 2008, 21:09

So, the paid membership is 30$ for me. I will join once I complete a few online projects. Do they accept paypal?

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 21:10

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

I understand what you're saying, but there is a shedload of moneyto be made out of United, a billionaire won't stand by and let the fans takeover. All he needs to do is up the bid by a few million and you'd struggle to raise the extra funds.

If we get to a situation where the fans are in a position to buy the club, no-one will be able to stop us. We'd more-or-less be able to name our price.
What investor would try to come in and buy the club away from its own fans? It'd be financial (and possibly physical) suicide.

Anyway, we're getting ahead of ourselves. Do you have any reason not to join? Not as if it's going to cost you money and you can always resign your membership.

esmufc07 · 4th May 2008, 21:11

Don't get me wrong, I respect what you're doing and if one day the fans are in a position to buy the club, I will happily chip in with what I can afford.

Signing up now

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Dippersripper

So, the paid membership is 30$ for me. I will join once I complete a few online projects. Do they accept paypal?

Not sure actually mate. There should be a "contact us" link on the site you could use to find out.

Dippersripper · 4th May 2008, 21:13

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Originally Posted by ralphie88

Not sure actually mate. There should be a "contact us" link on the site you could use to find out.

Thanks anyway.

RedNome · 4th May 2008, 21:17

How would someone signing up for free benefit MUST and United Ralphie?

ralphie88 · 4th May 2008, 21:24

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Originally Posted by RedNome

How would someone signing up for free benefit MUST and United Ralphie?

The fans owning the club would benefit United because we wouldn't be running the club to make a profit for any owner. We'd purely be running it for success on the pitch and for the fans.

The more members MUST has the better. Obviously if we're making a bid for the club then money becomes the issue, but at the moment it's not the most important thing. There are a number of offers that are financially beneficial for both MUST and new members but that's not the reason for this push.

4th May 2008, 15:05	#1 (permalink)
ralphie88 Bitterer than a bitter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stretford Posts: 7,191	Join the Manchester United Supporters Trust for Free The Independent Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) are having a membership push and are giving those who can't afford the normal membership fee the opportunity to get membership FOR FREE. For those who don't know about MUST, they were set up under the name of Shareholders United back in the 1990s and their aim is to realise supporter ownership of Manchester United. Currently we, the supporters, are paying for Malcolm Glazer to purchase our club, through increased ticket prices. Why not buy it for ourselves? To find out more about MUST and to apply for free membership, click here: http://www.joinmust.org/

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The Hairdryer Crikey that stung Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Never argue with a fool. They'll just drag you down to their level then beat you with experience Posts: 11,941	Say if one had shares in SU but didn't do anything about them once the takeover happened are they automatically a member of MUST?

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VidaRed First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,574	what if i donate 800 million ?

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Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reason is an excuse for faith. Faith is everything. Please don't take, My Fletcher, Away..... Posts: 10,228	Should I live in UK?

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VidaRed First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,574	i thought british woman had good tits ?

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malcolm31337 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 93, 94, 96, 97, 99, 00, 01, 03, 07, 08...09 Posts: 3,810	Is there any affiliation with FC United?

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Number7 Ret's Slave Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 21,972	I'll have to join... Got money in the phoenix fund ut not paid memership for 2 years

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GazM Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cheeses Dried Foyer Shins. Praise the Lard Posts: 4,363	If we join for free do we get the pack?

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esmufc07 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cobra on my left; Leopard on my right! Posts: 149	What do member benefits include? And what will any money actually do? For me there is absolutely no way the fans will be able to buy out the club, if the Glazers were thinking of selling, some Billionaire would come in and continue where he left off.

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esmufc07 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cobra on my left; Leopard on my right! Posts: 149	I understand what you're saying, but there is a shedload of moneyto be made out of United, a billionaire won't stand by and let the fans takeover. All he needs to do is up the bid by a few million and you'd struggle to raise the extra funds.

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Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reason is an excuse for faith. Faith is everything. Please don't take, My Fletcher, Away..... Posts: 10,228	So, the paid membership is 30$ for me. I will join once I complete a few online projects. Do they accept paypal?

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esmufc07 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cobra on my left; Leopard on my right! Posts: 149	Don't get me wrong, I respect what you're doing and if one day the fans are in a position to buy the club, I will happily chip in with what I can afford. Signing up now

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RedNome Cnut Rating: 9(conservative) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Well, here we are in a room with two manky hookers and a racist dwarf. Posts: 12,812	How would someone signing up for free benefit MUST and United Ralphie?