It is tough one, as the Glazers are bad but yeah it could certainly be worse. I don’t know if a group of very rich people who want good for the club and aren’t totally reprehensible could be an answer. I think most would be fine with foreign owners if this was the case. It doesn’t sound that unrealistic, but of course the right people may just not exist.
Protest at Old Trafford
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Sounded like Taylor was explaining why he might not fully appreciate the passion of UK football clubs because US sports franchised. Don't see why Champion cut him off so abruptly
I knew what he meant and that is all that counts.
Genuinely thought it was spelt with a 4. Every days a school day.
Hehe! I suggested a (non-violent) action in the early days of the Glazers and I got banned.
I think the only thing that will hurt them is money or the lack of. All supporters refusing to attend (at least) say, 10 games of the new season. And repeat this sporadically throughout next season is one possible action.
Well fecking done. Hats off to everyone involved bar a bunch of idiots who crossed the line and resorted to violence. Long may the protests continue.
And he knew what you meant?
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And so it begins.
Blimey, that’s something I’d expect MUTV to do
This. Hats off to Carragher who basically said exactly this as well.
Of course Sky and the press will sensationalise the actions of the few idiots. Overall I think it’s been almost the perfect way to get the worlds attention imo.
Poor Jay Glazer, he is an NFL commentator and unrelated to the MUFC glazers:
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Not sure. Sponsorship, broadcasting and fluffy United pillows generate more cash than gate receipts. We made more than £300m+ from broadcasting compared to over £100m through gates - pre Covid.
It's the Torygraph. The mouthpiece of vultures like the Glazers. To be expected.
That's gas
No surprise there with the clip from ESPN. Remember, they're owned by Disney and just look at the way Disney market their films in China, in particular how they portray their black actors.
These corporations and the billionaires that own them care only about money.
These corporations and the billionaires that own them care only about money.
Sad, isn't it?
As a Manc who has family living near where the violence occurred, I'm glad you weren't. The less people breaking the law and causing chaos near them, the better.
Pathetic. He was making exactly our point when they cut him off.
Blackburn went from being a small club to a title and back to a small club.
we won plenty before the Glazers and when relegated, had the highest attendance in the country (all leagues). If we go down we'll come back
The game being postponed was ultimately the best thing we could have hoped for as a fan base in terms of impact and coverage, however, i can't help but feel it's bittersweet in terms of the 'potential' impact it may have on the pitch, especially if we have to rock up at OT tomorrow as some have rumoured..
Don't get me wrong, the bigger picture is the long term prosperity of the club and we all know that will require a change of ownership. This is an important Battle in the War to seek change.
The protests were always likely to attract the odd numbnut who decided he or she would launch a bottle or two just because and although I had no problems with people entering the ground, talk of damage being caused inside is again disappointing.
A strong message and hopefully one that resonates across the Atlantic.
Don't get me wrong, the bigger picture is the long term prosperity of the club and we all know that will require a change of ownership. This is an important Battle in the War to seek change.
The protests were always likely to attract the odd numbnut who decided he or she would launch a bottle or two just because and although I had no problems with people entering the ground, talk of damage being caused inside is again disappointing.
A strong message and hopefully one that resonates across the Atlantic.
Indeed. I can't understand anyone condemning the principle of direct, non violent action, even the break in. Those fans risked arrest and a criminal record for all our sakes. That's a sacrifice for a greater cause. Anyone who was violent against people or property was entirely wrong, but the principle is laudable: this is our club and we are far more important than any owners who want money. I support their right to civil disobedience today, which wasn't done not for their own benefit but for all of us. Let's have some fecking solidarity here, which is what our club was built upon. We are FANS of this club, not just customers. There is a massive difference.
I must say I am embarrassingly ignorant about this, but what are the realistic alternatives if the Glazers decide to step down? Who would have the money and the will to buy United? Or are there other alternatives?
Yes but it will hurt everyone who have a financial interest in the club. Sponsors and broadcasters will be looking at compensation and or court action against the club.
Jason Burt, what a fecking surprise. Absolute helmet
Never been prouder to be a red tonight.
What a day, what a club.
Unbelievable turn out. Absolutely loved it.
What a day, what a club.
Unbelievable turn out. Absolutely loved it.
A stock listing seems most realistic at the moment I guess, but that obviously leaves us open to another takeover eventually.
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Down with the media. I would assume the point is to make them sell, even at a loss. Sky, the media, the banks and these plastic owners ...can go do one. The protest made my day. I was sleeping and would have missed the game. They did it for the fans
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This does nothing except give the media and the Glazers an easy rebuttal. Thugs don't represent fans. It does and will do nothing.
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Exactly. A line needs to be drawn. Do we consider Manchester United to be a property of the Glazers or do we consider it to be a football club that was purchased via hostile acquisition? To me the Glazers are fecking leeches because of who the great club is lagging behind. The facilities are outdated, the fans are not taken into account, the debt was literally saddled onto the club to make sure that the parasites are able to take the club over and milk it. Feck the cnuts, feck the leeches, feck the parasites. Love United Hate Glazers. Screw them.
The Torygraph is a dressed up version of the Daily Mail. If they''re against it then something good has happened.
Did you get off your arse today mate?
Thugs?
Prick. What happened today was beautiful. I'm quite emotional about the whole thing.
Ah yes the usual propaganda when it goes against their narrative. Not surprising really
The Telegraph (Tories Propaganda Advocate), is owned by the Barclay Brothers who are billionaires. They're just protecting their own kind.
Somebody's job will be on the line. Was it an inside job, or done deliberately so the fans would be shown in a bad light.
You must lead a very simple existence.
is that the same guy who threw the camera/tripod?
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They can’t have people believing that mass (peaceful) protest is the way forward. They’ll focus on the violence to detract from our cause and to shame anyone into thinking against doing it for other causes. It happens every time there’s a protest against wider societal issues.