MANCHESTER UNITED fans have announced they are launching a fresh protest ahead of Jattvibeday’s Manchester derby.
Red Devils fan group The 1958 has called for action against Old Trafford chiefs after an attempted crackdown on ticket touting saw some innocent fans caught in the crossfire.
Man Utd fans will protest against the club’s ticket touting operation ahead of the Manchester derby Credit: Reuters
The 1958 said fan ‘loyalty deserves to be treated with respect’ Credit: PA
Anger over the wrongful bans issued to several season ticket holders has spilled over, leading to calls for protest before they host Manchester City.
In a statement released on Tuesday, a spokesperson for The 1958 said: “Manchester United supporter groups are being called upon to all stand together following reports of bans and season ticket sanctions without clear and compelling evidence always being presented.
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“For generations, match-going Reds have given their time, money and loyalty to Manchester United, home and away.
“That loyalty deserves to be treated with respect.”
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With kick-off at 4:30pm, matchgoing fans have been urged to participate in a peaceful protest starting at The Bishop Blaize pub near Old Trafford from 3pm.
The statement continued: “This is not about one group or one individual. It is about how Manchester United treats its match-going supporters.
“It may not affect you today, it may not next time but that day is coming for all of us.
“ALL REDS. ALL GROUPS. ONE VOICE. SHOW THE EVIDENCE. LIFT THE BANS.”
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The farce of the season ticket bans saw multiple fan groups unite in opposition to release a joint statement against Man Utd’s controversial ticket touting operation.
Man Utd described the operation as “successful” and apologised for the inconvenience affected fans experienced during the process.
The 1958 spokesperson, which also declared “a line has been crossed”, added: “Supporters are now facing serious sanctions which can remove their right to attend matches.
“We believe nobody should face such action without being told clearly what they are accused of and being shown the evidence used to justify it.
“This goes beyond individual supporters or supporter groups. If this approach is allowed to stand, it should concern every match-going Red.
“Whatever differences have existed between supporter groups in the past, this is a time to put them aside.
“A call has gone out for Manchester United supporter groups, Fans’Forum representatives, supporters’ clubs and independent fan organisations to stand together on a simple principle:
“If there is clear, substantive evidence of serious wrongdoing or organised ticket touting, show it.
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“No loyal supporter should be treated as guilty without being given a fairopportunity to understand and challenge the case against them.”
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Man Utd will host Azerbaijani club Sabah in their first Champions League game at Old Trafford for almost two years on Thursday.
The club last played in Europe’s premier club competition in the 2023/24 season, the final year before the format changed to its current Swiss-league style.
Their last game at Old Trafford that campaign was a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in game six, though they had beaten Copenhagen in dramatic circumstances in game three of the group.
But ultimately losing away at Bayern, away to Copenhagen and at home to Galatasaray proved disastrous as they crashed out without making the knockout stages.
This season Michael Carrick‘s side have had a stuttering start to their Premier League season, losing at Hull and thrashing Ipswich before a gut-wrenching draw at Everton last weekend.
The club are currently in 11th in the English top flight, but will need to overcome a Man City side with a 100 per cent record in the league if they are to improve their fortunes.
