Wanting positive change does not make you naive.Damage to the club? The Glazers will sell the club as soon as it's lost its marketability. United in the Championship? As far fetched as that can be, I don't mind it at all personally.
Look at Glasgow Rangers. They had to dissolve and were banished to the lower rungs of Scottish football. But they came back, largely with the spirit of the old football club intact.
I might be a bit naive here, of course.
Because by still controlling it, they can take out more profits in the long-run, sort out lucrative sponsorships, and (luckily not) propose stupid ideas like the ESL, which in turn makes them even more money.
I do not under any circumstance understand how the Glazers were able to take over United in the way they were. What's stopping anyone from hypothetically doing the same? I mean take out a huge loan and transfer it to the club, the glazers unwillingness to sell or the straight up illegality of it?
I wouldn't go this far. A couple of people were badly injured, which is a terrible reflection on the fans and the club.This protest was absolutely brilliant strategy.
1. This is the closest game in England to El Classico, so most likely to be covered by global media.
2. They actually lulled people into complacency during last week’s protest outside Old Trafford that was peaceful and relatively sparsely attended
3. They protested at the hotel where the players sleep before home games as well as at the ground.
4. Once inside the ground they were just fans - a little vandalism, filmed as happy to be there, stealing a corner flag and balls.
5. They did enough to get the game canceled.
6. Now, the rescheduled game will have a huge spotlight on it . The Glazers will have to do something substantial before it like make a commitment to ownership change, spending etc or that game too might be in jeopardy.
7. The glee, vandalism and little bit of rioting made our primarily adrenaline-fueled global fan base identify with the rioters.
8. It is done on a game that doesn’t matter for us having basically secured CL and 2nd place but one that Liverpool, our main rivals, desperately needs to win and thus messes with their heads.
9. It is very close to the end of season and summer’s transfer window so the ownership will have to spend during it or fear even worse stuff.
10. And it shows up Liverpool’s own protest as being relatively half-baked.
My salute to you all, I have never been more proud to be a Red!
Extremely I'd say.
I don't understand why any true supporter wants to see damage done to United just to rid us of owners who, realistically, could be far better than any alternative. I also don't see any clear objective to these protests, what is the end game?
But, but, Glazers out, that's all that matters.
Apparently it doesn't matter what damage is done to the club as long as they go.
I'm just sick and tired of seeing the Glazers profiting of many people's love for the club to be honest.
Being that I've already seen us win enough trophies for the memories to last a lifetime, I'm a little bit selfish in terms of not being too bothered about what happens to the footballing side of the club when I say I want the club to be rid of the Glazers. That is the end game here: To be rid of the Glazers.
Not that, but all those calling for financial/reputational damage in order to be rid of the Glazers. Just how much damage are they willing to do?Tucker Carlson logic right there.
The club wont go under because some bloke stole the corner flag
Not that, but all those calling for financial/reputational damage in order to be rid of the Glazers. Just how much damage are they willing to do?
Fans have never forgiven them. The big difference nowadays is social media. Take the protest yesterday, how many people were invited via twitter or got to hear about it via social media. Social media generates a big platform for fans to come together in a much more organised mannerI reckon the Glazers will sell up. Unlike the previous times, fans won't forgive them and won't relent.
“The kids looked so expectant this Christmas morning when I came downstairs. When I told them I’d sold all their much loved possessions, apart from the shit ones that are broken, and then bought some of them back for more money they looked so gutted. As I walked away with a sizeable chunk of the proceeds in my back pocket, plus some documentation of loans taken out in their name to pay for stuff I want I gave a little chuckle. I had had fully Glazered them.”Cheapo Glazers. Will buy Sancho to pacify fans this summer for GBP 78m. Had they spent 26m more (total of 104m) before August 10, 2020, we would have been likely PL and possibly CL winners. Each of those is worth 100m and 150m respectively.
Penny wise and pound foolish” is too verbose. Use just one word - Glazer.
In a sentence: “John doesn’t choose buy one get one free deals, he is such a Glazer.”
But Joel thinks the dividends and debt are fair
For the last 5 years, Man City owners only put in 58mil funds into the club. This is fecking dodgy.
For the last 5 years, Man City owners only put in 58mil funds into the club. This is fecking dodgy.
For all the vitriol the Glazers get (deserved), why does no one mention the two Irish blokes who sold their shares to them? John Magnier and JP McManus equally deserve blame for their role as well.
A round of applause while he introduces the 3rd signing on the pitch ala Varane.We all should give Woodward a big send off.
More than a round of applause.A round of applause while he introduces the 3rd signing on the pitch ala Varane.
I'm beginning to suspect that we won't see the back of him when the time comes and this summer coupled with a couple of good seasons could temper the animosity towards him. Come to think of it he has kept Ole where most could have sacked him in 2019 and he has backed him to a point where we have a bona-fide top three team in terms of quality whilst the fallout from ESL debacle has died down and the DOF is in place. He is no longer under pressure and he seems to have finally found his feet in the role.Ed is supposed to be leaving soon isn't he? Let's see if that actually happens
Interesting poll. No idea the sample size for each team but less than 10% approval for Man Utd seems right.
Do 18% of City have a conscience then?
