There is a UK social media blackout.
The newspaper, radio, TV and website coverage is all going on as normal.
Journalists have the players phone numbers and loads were even at the same hotel yet not a single quote.
Protest at Old Trafford
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
The newspaper, radio, TV and website coverage is all going on as normal.
Journalists have the players phone numbers and loads were even at the same hotel yet not a single quote.
Yeah be lucky if has still got a job in America with such strong views as that
The cut part is up on their website. Apparently it wasnt censorship, ESPN have a history of simply fecking up.
I know it's likely to make very little difference but am going to either e-mail or leave a message on the Facebook of all our main sponsors asking them if they really want their brand to be associated with a club who doesn't care about it's fans
It breathes!
Know he has said some stupid things in the past but clearly Stan can see there is a narrative much like Carragher too
PatheticWell yeah, a UK social media blackout would be enough to not hear anything when there is a match due in Manchester. We would only really speak when we are scheduled too, otherwise it serves the managers and players to be quiet up until then.
The only reason Milner/Matic/Mount etc. got to share their views was because of scheduled interviews be it press conferences or post match interviews.
Yeah, for all the drama these Sky and other major papers started during ESL, there are very journalists who cares about the game and fans. Also people like Stan, Carragher, Neville are more connected with fans and think like fans than these Journalists.
Christ what a narrative.
Anything you'd like to contribute to the conversation?
can you please give the link? i call bulls* if that is what ESPN told, glad it’s trending so people can see
Yeah, what he said
Well lots of Utd fans in here who live outside the UK care.
Pure Tory brain.
Agree. This was planned but only so far. As soon as the fans got onto the pitch they just p*ssed about. A huge GLAZEROUT sign with the fans together would've been perfect.
There's usually about 3/5 people in control of protests. There seemed to be zero leader when the fans entered the stadium.
This protest lacked smarts on occasion.
There's a league wide social media blackout over the weekend. Will probably take a while before they all start posting their PR approved answers.
It can't be mid week next week. We play Leceister city on the 12th May.
Any updates?
You’ve really nailed the sentiment and expectation of the protest in just one post and clearly have a brilliant understanding of everything, any fan base would be proud to have you, and so witty as well.
Why would ESPN be bothered?
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They are hoping for it to blow over. They probably think the protests will die down by the start of next season.
So the only way they would sell is if there wasn't any prestige to owning MUFC? That is soul destroying.
Then fecking engage with fans, stop taking out dividends every year and invest in the infrastructure. It’s not hard is it?
If the protests don't go away I think they'll reach a point where they question if it's still worth it. They could easily cash in for 4 billion or more. The worry is who they sell to...
Exactly.
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They're unlikely to sell because of the financial gains. Doesn't matter if it's Manchester United or Dildo United, the prestige is secondary at best, we're not a sportwashing project
You sum up all that is wrong with "fans". Using the support of an institution to excuse loutish and crap behaviour purely because you hate the owners (as we all do).
You'd rather see a visual spectacle you can tweet about rather than actual change. It's empty and it's a waste of time.
ESPN - the same lot who just cut Jon Champion off half way through his Glazer rant? They must have a stake in their channel.
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They're unlikely to sell because of the financial gains. Doesn't matter if it's Manchester United or Dildo United, the prestige is secondary at best, we're not a sportwashing project
While a few people are feeling very proud of themselves for yesterday, the reality is that the Glazers didn't lose any money from yesterday at all. It's covid, so no sales were being made, and sponsorship/tv deals were already locked down.
They were unfazed and ready for the superleague backlash.
Or your the perfect example of someone labelling thousands of people as thugs based on the actions of a minority and patronising why people do it and what they expect.
No one is going to feel sorry for you because you couldn’t watch the game and despite what you think your clearly not better than fans who took some action.
Any one with any sense has criticised those that went too far it’s only certain people like yourself that focus on it and attempt to act all superior.
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The lack of people in the world who could trouser that money is one thing, but I also think these protesters are overlooking one small thing with their behaviour.
What owner is going to witness the scenes yesterday, and be more encouraged to get involved?
Unless they plan to come in and literally treat us as their own wild footballing ride and plough insane money in, they'll see that merely owning us, and spending what the Glazers allow each year isn't enough.
Just why would you? Just buy another business and get your profit out of that, or another club that costs say 200million.
and cops beating supporters is totally fine?
Has anyone well sourced articles/blogs/statistics about how much money the Glazers paid themselves and how much money has been used to service the debt after the acquisition? How does it compare to other owners (e.g. FSG / Kroenke)?
Can't really say that i share the optimism here..The Yanks are hated, nothing new. Didn't effect sponsorships the last round of major protests (take over) and it's unlikely to have a direct impact on the club this time around. The type of protests like we saw yesterday aren't sustainable in the long run, security and police will be increased and the club could easily risk being docked points + having to forfeit the match if this happens again, and the goodwill towards the protests will quickly turn. We're a cash cow, not a sportwashing project ala PSG, Manchester City etc where bad publicity is unwanted. It's difficult to guess where the breaking point is for the owners, but it seems highly unlikely that it has got anything to do with bad publicity related to how they are making millions..
Said nobody anywhere.
Just like nobody tried to claim fans bottling cops is totally fine.