Ownership Dispute and Protest Plans…
Manchester United fans can’t agree on who should own the trophy-polishing rights at Old Trafford as they gear up for a new Premier League season. Sir Jim Ratcliffe jumped into the action with a minority stake in February 2024 and now controls football operations. Imagine a billionaire juggling soccer balls while raising ticket prices to ÂŁ66 per game, with no discounts for grannies or toddlers! Last season, United scored their worst display in 51 years by finishing 15th. Protests popped up everywhere like mushrooms after a rainstorm. The 1958 supporter group planned a protest for the Arsenal game but hit the pause button after taking the fan temperature.
Ruben Amorim’s fresh blood transfusion includes names like Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, and Diego Leon. The pre-season vibes have been so good that some fans contemplated building a shrine for new arrivals. Betfair’s Nation Predicts survey revealed that 59% of fans were not exactly thrilled about the new ownership, while info from The 1958 highlighted fan indecision about trusting Ineos further. They postponed the protest, stressing they wouldn’t risk turning a fan blockade into a ‘red card’ conflict inside or outside the stadium. With fans as passionate as a pizza lover at an all-you-can-eat buffet, finding harmony is like finding a unicorn playing soccer!
