Manchester United supporters are gearing up to stage a significant protest during the Sunday derby against Manchester City. This action has been prompted by the club's stringent measures against ticket scalping.
The fan group The Red Army will replace their traditional flag display in the Stretford End with a bold protest banner reading: Your attitude towards us is a disgrace.
In an official statement, the fans declared they speak for all affected supporters:
This is a sincere cry for recognition from the tarnished and maligned beating heart of our club – generations of devoted fans in the stands.
This issue is not just Manchester United's; it is a crisis affecting the entire league. It needs to be addressed by supporters of every club, leaving rivalries behind. Without radical changes, there will simply be no place for principled rivalries in future football.
Previously, Manchester United's hierarchy blocked 685 season tickets, whilst another 464 fans received warnings and mitigated punishments. The club scrutinised 1,617 suspicious profiles and rejected hundreds of appeals, triggering a wave of anger in the stands at Old Trafford.
