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Protest at Old Trafford
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Seen lots of photos of loads of people protesting outside old Trafford but i can't find it reported by BBC or sky sports, hopefully more people will turn up
It's important to remember the main protest isn't till next week. Since we don't have a game at homes it harder to get huge numbers.
This turn out is quite good
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Pic of some flares going off near the trinity statue and a pic of a little lad named Alex being interviewed by The United Stand. It's a decent turnout.
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Looks a decent turn out. Expect next Sunday to be much bigger.
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Amazing from the people so far, I'm so proud of everyone able to attend! Hopefully the one next gameweek will be legendary!
That's going to catch like wildfire.
Beautiful post take a bow
Next week will be massive. Such a shame there is no fans at games.
The protest looks as good as can be expected when we're not playng this week.
However, based on what I'm seeing, next week might be a sight to see and something for the history books of football when Man Utd and Liverpool fans unite.
I am pretty sure despite the lack of official confirmation, the main supporter groups will be behind it next week and it will be properly organised. Seriously cannot wait.
It'll fizzle out unfortunately, nobody wanted the Glazers 16 year ago, protests for a few weeks and then it all just died off. A few summer signings and Ole pulling at the heart strings and the fans will fall into line in my opinion. Plus I'd guess we'll be getting a few educated pro Glazer Caf (and other fan sites) signups who'll tell us how great they've been for the club.
I think it'll gather momentum before fizzling out.
The difference between 16 years ago and today is social media. There's a lot of negative things about social media but giving a voice to the everyday folk is definitely a positive.
Whatever you think of the United Stand, they do 2-3 daily videos and if they keep pushing the narrative, it won't just die down. It is also up to Gary Neville to stay true to his word and keep pushing the cause, not just keeping quiet after his employers' bag was saved.
Whatever you think of the United Stand, they do 2-3 daily videos and if they keep pushing the narrative, it won't just die down. It is also up to Gary Neville to stay true to his word and keep pushing the cause, not just keeping quiet after his employers' bag was saved.
This time it isn't just about our club, I think if we work together with other fanbases of the top clubs in England, so much can change for the better. This is about preserving football, rivalries should come after it and they wouldn't even exist without the history and the traditions of the sport.
Very well said. I can see Utd and Liverpool fans coming together next weekend too. It’s going to be a mad summer
What are the main purposes of the protest?
Club executives will not succumb to protests. Protests raise awareness and demand change, but rarely do they create sudden and meaningful change that results in an outcome that solves the issues.
There's a distinct tribalism and belief of ownership by supporters in football, which is a huge attraction when involved with it. But at the same time, it can harvest a level of ignorance and entitlement that can be misguided.
All that to say....if those local supporters want change directly at the top, they must boycott all sources of revenue for the club...tickets, sponsors, etc.. Work with local and national government to facilitate discussions with The FA and Premier League. Those two governing bodies have been way too quiet in all of this.
Club executives will not succumb to protests. Protests raise awareness and demand change, but rarely do they create sudden and meaningful change that results in an outcome that solves the issues.
There's a distinct tribalism and belief of ownership by supporters in football, which is a huge attraction when involved with it. But at the same time, it can harvest a level of ignorance and entitlement that can be misguided.
All that to say....if those local supporters want change directly at the top, they must boycott all sources of revenue for the club...tickets, sponsors, etc.. Work with local and national government to facilitate discussions with The FA and Premier League. Those two governing bodies have been way too quiet in all of this.
Watching trolls is so delightful
They sow discord all around
Watching how they roll is so much fun
They make a big but subtle sound
Watch the spinners spin like a hurricane
The message is “it’s hopeless, it’s over”
The message is “it’s doomed to fail”
The message is “It’s been tried before”
But don’t be downhearted angry fans
don’t be one bit sore
You are winning just this once
Abram and Joel there’s the exit door
It’s half time now, we are one nil up
No we don’t believe you are sorry Joel
And as for the doom-sayers real and unreal
Caf has a little button called “ignore”
They sow discord all around
Watching how they roll is so much fun
They make a big but subtle sound
Watch the spinners spin like a hurricane
The message is “it’s hopeless, it’s over”
The message is “it’s doomed to fail”
The message is “It’s been tried before”
But don’t be downhearted angry fans
don’t be one bit sore
You are winning just this once
Abram and Joel there’s the exit door
It’s half time now, we are one nil up
No we don’t believe you are sorry Joel
And as for the doom-sayers real and unreal
Caf has a little button called “ignore”
Nobody cares about your cynical opinion of the protests, better focus on whatever you are actually interested in.
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If this carries on for a few weeks, what do you think the chances are of the government sacking off the return of fans for the last week or two.
Not sure how im being cynical. The protests are welcoming and trying to hold the owners accountable. And more than that,, trying to punish the owners. But more needs to be done and it's a difficult task that has to involve pressuring governing bodies of football in England/UK.
Why would the government postpone the return of fans? They are upset with ownership, as they should be. If government takes away another platform for fans voices to be heard, then this is the same government who just a week ago mobilized quickly and sent out statements in support of the supporters and spoke poorly of the owners. It wouldn't make any sense for government to intervene.
These aren't violent or disruptive protests.
Thats true. The government only care about shutting down protests that are damaging to themselves.
Only the Saudis could afford us. A case of out of the frying pan into the fire.
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Hats off to everyone that attended and hopefully it’s just the start. Let’s hound these parasites out of our club.
Live on the United stand with flex for anyone interested ... it’s seriously picking up. 10 minutes ago had nowhere near the numbers there now!
get on the United stand. Good coverage and bringing more awareness to it, hopefully more and more will get down there.
get on the United stand. Good coverage and bringing more awareness to it, hopefully more and more will get down there.
Yes a fan channel led by a Nott Forest fan is who we need representing us. No thanks. You see Glazers are in for the money, that fan channel is no different as it does not even have United fans.
I don't need a guy sitting in his basement pretending to support United as a rallying cry.
Now I usually ignore such blatantly deluded comments but since you've deemed it necessary to quote me and spout such nonsense, I need to respond.
You clearly do not watch the United Stand. You believe absolute lies and propaganda without no reference to reality. Goldbridge is not perfect but he's definitely a United fan and he's definitely not some mastermind you imagine him to be.
He's also got a huge platform and can help this movement. Where is your million-subscriber platform that can unite and spur people into action worldwide?
I generally find it funny the United Stand gets so much flak from people like you but 'fans' like Howson, who have been proven to be dodgy in the past, is somehow beloved by quite a few on here.
Frankly, your post is what anti-vaxxers are made of. You read something somewhere and now you believe you've discovered some worldwide conspiracy. Grow up.
The only way we can make an impact is for us to stop fighting amongst ourselves. Goldbridge, Howson, “top reds”, someone that only started supporting Utd last week, whoever. We are all United fans and we all need to stand Utd against the Glazers. I said it last week, if Liverpool supporters arranged something to protest and I could get there, I’d go. This is bigger than rivalries. We need to stop this ever happening again.