Man United fans call for alcohol boycott in ownership protest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 16:30 · Archive

Manchester United fan groups are urging supporters to refuse to buy alcohol at Sunday's match against Aston Villa as part of protests against the club's owners.

Manchester United fan groups are calling for a booze boycott at Sunday's Premier League match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford in protest against the club's owners.

Six supporter groups including Reclaim the Stretford End, The 1958, The Red Army, Manchester United Youth Supporters' Club, South Stand United and Retro Reds are co-ordinating the action. They are urging fans to refuse to buy alcohol inside the stadium and to release balloons when the players emerge for warm-up, whilst respecting a minute's silence for Remembrance Sunday.

The joint organisers are protesting against the Glazer family's ownership, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's involvement through INEOS, the club's debts exceeding £1 billion, and plans to demolish Old Trafford and build a new 100,000-seater stadium. They also cite declining standards and disrespect shown to match-going fans.

The boycott follows Tuesday's Champions League victory over Roma, during which fans released green and gold balloons and threw tennis balls onto the pitch in protest. Three supporters were arrested for the tennis ball incident, which temporarily halted play. The Mirror reports that another graphic circulating on social media calls for fans to leave the stadium in the 21st minute, marking 21 years of Glazer ownership.

How it is being reported

• Man Utd fans urged not to buy booze at Old Trafford in fresh ownership protestManchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday and supporter groups are calling for more protests against the Glazers and Sir Jim RatcliffeMirror Sport · 7 Nov, 13:51
• Man United fans urge supporters to REFUSE to buy booze at Old Trafford as groups ramp up anti-Glazer and Sir Jim Ratcliffe protests ahead of Sunday's clash with Aston VillaManchester United fan groups are calling for a booze boycott at Sunday's game against Aston Villa at Old Trafford as part of their protests against the club's owners.Daily Mail Sport · 7 Nov, 09:49

In this story: Manchester United · Aston Villa · Glazer family · Sir Jim Ratcliffe · Old Trafford · INEOS · Roma · Reclaim the Stretford End

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