Manchester United fans protest against Glazers’ ownership during mass sit-in
The 1958 supporters’ group have led calls for the Glazers to sell up.
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Thousands of Manchester United fans stayed behind to protest against the Glazers’ ownership after the comeback win against Nottingham Forest.
It has been 18 years since the Americans’ controversial leveraged takeover of the club and nine months since they announced a strategic review.
The sale of United was one option being considered but the interminable potential takeover process rumbles on, despite offers from Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The 1958 supporters’ group have led calls for the Glazers to sell up and organised an hour-long sit-in after the 3-2 win against Forest on Saturday.
“Stay in your seats and protest,” read their tweet before kick-off. “History, Dignity, Integrity. They stole it all. For you. For us. For each other.”
Thousands did just that, with banners held aloft and chants filling the air long after the full-time whistle.
Asked about the fans’ protest, United manager Erik ten Hag said: “They are entitled to have that opinion.
We got big support from them, away from home and at Old Trafford, and we have to keep strengthening that
“But you see also between the fans and the team there’s a very strong bond.
“I think throughout my time here it even got stronger and stronger.
“Today I think, even again, we make it stronger because such a magnificent comeback will help and support that.
“We got big support from them, away from home and at Old Trafford, and we have to keep strengthening that.
“It’s very good to see that fight and the spirit between us.”