Hell yes.
Do you agree with the protest today?
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Which assets do you mean?
Players and commercial partnerships, then yes.
The stadium and training ground, then perhaps not.
Peacefully, 100%.
But it's all for nothing if those greedy Glazers fail to take note.
I'm proud of everyone making a stand and demonstrating their passion for our community and football club.
But it's all for nothing if those greedy Glazers fail to take note.
I'm proud of everyone making a stand and demonstrating their passion for our community and football club.
Are you incapable of looking at the bigger picture here?
110% I back the protest if done peacefully.
Well done to our fans that did.
Well done to our fans that did.
Not buying merchandise or tickets won't make any difference as some or other fan will do and it won't make a marked difference.
When Glazers/Premier League/Sky know that football won't happen, they have to lookup and make a decision.
When Glazers/Premier League/Sky know that football won't happen, they have to lookup and make a decision.
yes but more will be needed
Yes. Everything except any acts of violence or antagonising bystanders. Throwing flares towards the pundits, and jumping on cars on the main road was too far.
But protest has to be disruptive and uncomfortable to have an impact, and getting the game postponed is a huge impact. It puts a spotlight on the events all over the world. It took one of the biggest games away from multiple broadcasters, which is going to make the moneymen take notice.
Some bits got a little out of control, but I support the overarching principal for sure. Wouldn't even care if it resulted in a forfeit and giving the 3 points to Liverpool.
But protest has to be disruptive and uncomfortable to have an impact, and getting the game postponed is a huge impact. It puts a spotlight on the events all over the world. It took one of the biggest games away from multiple broadcasters, which is going to make the moneymen take notice.
Some bits got a little out of control, but I support the overarching principal for sure. Wouldn't even care if it resulted in a forfeit and giving the 3 points to Liverpool.
Yes, I support the People 's right to protest peacefully and while most were peaceful, this protest turned violent, clashes with the police, invasion of the stadium and the cancelation of the match which I don't support.
Agree with this, feels as though law-enforcement underestimated the size of the protest, and that there should have been more police-presence from the beginning. Like always, there is a few bad apples that gives in to the adrenaline of big crowds, but all in all, i think the protest went ahead as civilized as possible.
Glad they decided to postpone the match, a few people on the pitch is much better than destruction and intimidation of team-busses which almost certainly would have happened had the teams been allowed to leave their hotel.
Wonder were they decide to squeeze in the rematch though. Almost has to be tomorrow so United get two days ahead of the Roma-game, other than that the schedules of both teams are already packed to the max.
Glad they decided to postpone the match, a few people on the pitch is much better than destruction and intimidation of team-busses which almost certainly would have happened had the teams been allowed to leave their hotel.
Wonder were they decide to squeeze in the rematch though. Almost has to be tomorrow so United get two days ahead of the Roma-game, other than that the schedules of both teams are already packed to the max.
If the biggest game in the premier league is abbandoned, how could they fail to take note?
Right now the spin masters associated with the club will be spinning like Paul Okenfold
Totally agree.
We pride ourselves on the fact that football was born out of the working class.
Well when the working class protest, as you quite rightly say, a minority will always cause trouble. That is a simple fact of life.
And this is not specific to football. Happens in all walks of life.
I'm not sure a poster calling for those that don't agree with their viewpoint to be banned should be given further credence, frankly.
Just in here to get the usernames of everyone that everyone votes "No." I don't condone the few that went too far with acts of violence or any shit like that but ultimately, today was a massive win for the fans of Manchester United.
100% agree.
I have no idea why so many dim people are using the actions of a few idiots to denigrate the entire protest.
Why shit on the whole thing because some idiots went too far. What about the thousands and thousands who didn't go too far?
The actions of a few override the actions of thousands. Logic.
I have no idea why so many dim people are using the actions of a few idiots to denigrate the entire protest.
Why shit on the whole thing because some idiots went too far. What about the thousands and thousands who didn't go too far?
The actions of a few override the actions of thousands. Logic.
Well done.
The protest yes of course but not the manner of it.
Absolutely. Needs to continue.
What violence are we referring to here? A few skirmish’s and bottles thrown when the police stepped in? Happens at every single protest when the police make their move.
How sheltered are peoples lives that they are actually offended by that. Especially the stuff about getting into the ground, it wasn’t violent.
How sheltered are peoples lives that they are actually offended by that. Especially the stuff about getting into the ground, it wasn’t violent.
This is a poll thread. The poll doesn't have nuance. Hence 'no' is a viable vote. It's not a difficult concept.
Conflicted with it. Disappointed not to watch us play, particularly vs Liverpool.
understand the reasoning behind it. An opportunity to try and force Glazers out and show frustration towards ESL. Also confirms, to a little extent the power that fans have
but conflicted because, who can realistically buy them out? I’d hazard a guess it won’t be an ideal suitor. Do we become a new City/PSG and just drown out the noise from jealous fans when we have multiple 50M squad players - something many have criticised city for
understand the reasoning behind it. An opportunity to try and force Glazers out and show frustration towards ESL. Also confirms, to a little extent the power that fans have
but conflicted because, who can realistically buy them out? I’d hazard a guess it won’t be an ideal suitor. Do we become a new City/PSG and just drown out the noise from jealous fans when we have multiple 50M squad players - something many have criticised city for
Protesting on the pitch was what got the headlines. It's only the idiots who threw something or damaged anything that should be condemned.
C'mon man, this would have got massive coverage if the protest was outside the ground only. We're the biggest club in the world.
Yes I agree with it 100% as it makes people take notice, this has been building for years and been bubbling away under the surface but the Glazer’s brought this on to themselves once they made it publicly clear a couple of weeks ago what United really is to them so we’re well within our rights to protest as long as it doesn’t become violent as then us the fans come across as thugs.
Agree 100% with the protests. Don't agree with the small minority of idiots who caused violence and unnecessary property destruction.
110%
Support the protest but not the ground invasion. But that's easy for me to say from my sofa.
100% agree. Don't let the voices of the many be drowned out by the actions of the few.
It's not worth the effort, there's an irrational poison running through here today. Or vast swathes of our fanbase don't give a shit about criminality. They'll quote the suffragettes next.
Hoping the club get fined. It's only money and/or sponsors the Glazers care about. (I think targeting the big sponsors is one way to go).
And the police send us a whopping bill, hiked up as much as they can add on. And another for when the games rearranged - hopefully they send a decent number of police next time.
How many of those saying yes are also against Saudi ownership? 100%? This is the part I struggle with because there is no other likely buyer
Yes, but this will hurt the club more than its "owners".
Sucks that this is happening during a 2nd Place + EL title season.
Sucks that this is happening during a 2nd Place + EL title season.
Fully agree and support them.
Football really does bring the worst out of people.
100% yes. Wish it carries on till the end of the season. Good job by the lads who turned out today.
I just dont get what we want. Are we just protesting against the Glaziers and we want them out. We want 50+1. We want a Saudi takeover? There is no cohesive message. Or maybe its lost on me. We get the Glaziers out....then what? And its the then what that will get me to agree or disagree because if we are taken over by the Saudis then the protesters will have just fkd us over from my point of view. Even if its 50+1 is there a proper review of what the impact would be on United? I mean from a legit financial business company or whoever would do it. Yes from an uneducated fan like myself this sounds great but I would want to be sure we arnt going to end up mid table and slowly dyeing out before I get on board. Maybe Im a fence sitter but all I want is the best for our club and Im just not educated enough in this field to make that decision.
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If people disagree with the sentiment behind the protest, they can't be fans. The Glazers have acted like pimps prostituting our club for their own gain for years.
To disagree with the outrage today, is totally baffling to me.
Yes but I don’t think it’ll make the Glazers think gee whizz let’s sell up.
Probably not as there's no guarantee who'd they sell to and 50+1 is the aim, not just Glazers out.
But I (just) remember being relegated so been there before and the ride/journey since has been amazing. We'd be back