A group of Manchester United fans have gathered at the club's Carrington training ground to protest against the Glazer family who own the club.
In the aftermath of a failed attempted to get a European Super League off the ground, the Glazer family, who represented one of the 12 club owners behind the plan, have come under renewed pressure.
Generally despised by the club's fanbase since their controversial takeover in 2005, a group of Manchester United fans gathered at the club's training ground this morning to protest against the American owners.
Thanks to photos shared online by the Red Issue Twitter account, it is possible to see the protest as it develops.
Breaking: Utd fans protesting against the Glazers have blocked both entrances to Carrington
— Red Issue (@RedIssue) April 22, 2021
The protest comes the morning after Joel Glazer penned an open letter to fans of Manchester United.
It read:
"Over the past few days, we have all witnessed the great passion which football generates, and the deep loyalty our fans have for this great club. You made very clear your opposition to the European Super League, and we have listened. We got it wrong, and we want to show that we can put things right.
Although the wounds are raw and I understand that it will take time for the scars to heal, I am personally committed to rebuilding trust with our fans and learning from the message you delivered with such conviction.
We continue to believe that European football needs to become more sustainable throughout the pyramid for the long-term. However, we fully accept that the Super League was not the right way to go about it.
In seeking to create a more stable foundation for the game, we failed to show enough respect for its deep-rooted traditions –promotion, relegation, the pyramid – and for that we are sorry. This is the world’s greatest football club and we apologise unreservedly for the unrest caused during these past few days.
It is important for us to put that right. Manchester United has a rich heritage and we recognise our responsibility to live up to its great traditions and values.
The pandemic has thrown up so many unique challenges and we are proud of the way Manchester United and its fans from Manchester and around the world have reacted to the enormous pressures during this period.
We also realise that we need to better communicate with you, our fans, because you will always be at the heart of the club.
In the background, you can be sure that we will be taking the necessary steps to rebuild relationships with other stakeholders across the game, with a view to working together on solutions to the long-term challenges facing the football pyramid.
Right now, our priority is to continue to support all of our teams as they push for the strongest possible finish to the season. In closing, I would like to recognise that it is your support which makes this club so great, and we thank you for that."
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