1 month ago
Manchester United supporters' group have revealed how they will protest during Sunday's Manchester derby.
The Red Army said there will be no flag display ahead of the game as part of a protest which follows the club's investigation into ticket touting.
United revealed they had banned 685 season tickets following a contentious probe which had been condemned by many, with protests already planned for Sunday afternoon.
The Red Army said they will make their own views known by removing their regular flag display in the Stretford End and replacing it with a single banner above the players' tunnel. It will read: "The way you treat us is a disgrace."
In a statement, the group said: "This isn't a 'TRA' message, it's a message on behalf of every genuine fan group, match-going supporter, supporters' club and fan representative who has either contacted us directly or been negatively impacted by the recent behaviour of the club.
#flag
The Red Army said there will be no flag display ahead of the game as part of a protest which follows the club's investigation into ticket touting.
United revealed they had banned 685 season tickets following a contentious probe which had been condemned by many, with protests already planned for Sunday afternoon.
The Red Army said they will make their own views known by removing their regular flag display in the Stretford End and replacing it with a single banner above the players' tunnel. It will read: "The way you treat us is a disgrace."
In a statement, the group said: "This isn't a 'TRA' message, it's a message on behalf of every genuine fan group, match-going supporter, supporters' club and fan representative who has either contacted us directly or been negatively impacted by the recent behaviour of the club.
#flag
2 months ago
Manchester United have been given a warning about the growing disconnect between the fans and the club, according to the Stretford Paddock podcaster Jay Motty.
On Sunday Luca Black gave up his role as the under 21s representative on the Manchester United Fans Forum.
In a statement shared online, he said that he no longer wished to contribute to "a process with no meaningful impact", citing a lack of accountability and the insensitivity of season ticket bans as reasons.
Motty believes that the resignation is an opportunity for club officials to recognise the damaging consequences of their approach.
"I think Luca's statement points out that there hasn't been a dialogue," Motty told the Devils' Advocate podcast.
#club #stretford
On Sunday Luca Black gave up his role as the under 21s representative on the Manchester United Fans Forum.
In a statement shared online, he said that he no longer wished to contribute to "a process with no meaningful impact", citing a lack of accountability and the insensitivity of season ticket bans as reasons.
Motty believes that the resignation is an opportunity for club officials to recognise the damaging consequences of their approach.
"I think Luca's statement points out that there hasn't been a dialogue," Motty told the Devils' Advocate podcast.
#club #stretford
3 months ago
Meet Ruairi. He’s a six-year-old Manchester United fan and is football bonkers. He lives five minutes from the ground and is already a regular in the Stretford End. He was a mascot for the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace earlier in the year; he’s been on away days to Seville, Istanbul and Bilbao.
This same six-year-old superfan is now under suspicion of ticket touting. Under a widespread club probe, his account has been restricted pending a review. The future of his precious season-ticket is up in the air.
Ruairi is not a ticket tout.
“It’s scandalous,” his mother Kate, a season-ticket holder for 19 years, told The Independent. “You can put so much worry [on the situation]. We can’t tell our son that he’s not going to United. It’s our life, it’s what we do. It’s where I met my husband. It’s what we do every weekend together as a family. He’s obsessed.”
His dad Gary added: “If we told him he couldn’t go to games, he’d be devastated. Absolutely devastated.”
#ruairi #meet
This same six-year-old superfan is now under suspicion of ticket touting. Under a widespread club probe, his account has been restricted pending a review. The future of his precious season-ticket is up in the air.
Ruairi is not a ticket tout.
“It’s scandalous,” his mother Kate, a season-ticket holder for 19 years, told The Independent. “You can put so much worry [on the situation]. We can’t tell our son that he’s not going to United. It’s our life, it’s what we do. It’s where I met my husband. It’s what we do every weekend together as a family. He’s obsessed.”
His dad Gary added: “If we told him he couldn’t go to games, he’d be devastated. Absolutely devastated.”
#ruairi #meet
3 months ago
Meet Ruairi. He’s a six-year-old Manchester United fan and is football bonkers. He lives five minutes from the ground and is already a regular in the Stretford End. He was a mascot for the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace earlier in the year; he’s been on away days to Seville, Istanbul and Bilbao.
This same six-year-old superfan is now under suspicion of ticket touting. Under a widespread club probe, his account has been deactivated pending a review. The future of his precious season-ticket is up in the air.
Ruairi is not a ticket tout.
“It’s scandalous,” his mother Kate, a season-ticket holder for 19 years, told The Independent. “You can put so much worry [on the situation]. We can’t tell our son that he’s not going to United. It’s our life, it’s what we do. It’s where I met my husband. It’s what we do every weekend together as a family. He’s obsessed.”
His dad Gary added: “If we told him he couldn’t go to games, he’d be devastated. Absolutely devastated.”
#year #ruairi #meet #manchester
This same six-year-old superfan is now under suspicion of ticket touting. Under a widespread club probe, his account has been deactivated pending a review. The future of his precious season-ticket is up in the air.
Ruairi is not a ticket tout.
“It’s scandalous,” his mother Kate, a season-ticket holder for 19 years, told The Independent. “You can put so much worry [on the situation]. We can’t tell our son that he’s not going to United. It’s our life, it’s what we do. It’s where I met my husband. It’s what we do every weekend together as a family. He’s obsessed.”
His dad Gary added: “If we told him he couldn’t go to games, he’d be devastated. Absolutely devastated.”
#year #ruairi #meet #manchester
3 months ago
CEO of New Stadium Development at Manchester United, Collette Roche, has addressed a major concern involving the Old Trafford regeneration project.
Earlier this week, United confirmed the location for their proposed 100,000-seater stadium.
The new ground, which is expected to be the largest in the UK, will be constructed about 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford, in Stretford, between John Gilbert Way, Wharfside Way and Europa Way.
Last month, United broke the news that they had acquired 25 acres of land in the area. The new stadium is set to be part of a wider sports-led regeneration of Trafford Wharfside.
The project is estimated to create 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes, while also injecting £7.3bn annually to the UK economy.
Earlier this week, United confirmed the location for their proposed 100,000-seater stadium.
The new ground, which is expected to be the largest in the UK, will be constructed about 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford, in Stretford, between John Gilbert Way, Wharfside Way and Europa Way.
Last month, United broke the news that they had acquired 25 acres of land in the area. The new stadium is set to be part of a wider sports-led regeneration of Trafford Wharfside.
The project is estimated to create 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes, while also injecting £7.3bn annually to the UK economy.
3 months ago
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Venue: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Stretford, Manchester
Captains: Shreyas Iyer (India), Harry Brook (England)
Toss result: India won the toss and chose to bat first
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network (India), Willow TV (USA, Canada), Sky Sports (UK, England)
Venue: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Stretford, Manchester
Captains: Shreyas Iyer (India), Harry Brook (England)
Toss result: India won the toss and chose to bat first
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network (India), Willow TV (USA, Canada), Sky Sports (UK, England)
4 months ago
Manchester United have taken a significant step towards a new 100,000-capacity stadium by buying the majority of the land needed to build it close to their current home at Old Trafford.
There had been few signs of any movement since minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled his grand vision in London in March 2025.
However, talks around land acquisition have been going on behind the scenes.
According to sources, United have now acquired a triangle of roads (located between Wharfside Way, Europa Way and John Gilbert Way) that connect close to the car parks behind the Stretford End, which gives them a 25-acre site sufficient for their new stadium.
Read more here
There had been few signs of any movement since minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled his grand vision in London in March 2025.
However, talks around land acquisition have been going on behind the scenes.
According to sources, United have now acquired a triangle of roads (located between Wharfside Way, Europa Way and John Gilbert Way) that connect close to the car parks behind the Stretford End, which gives them a 25-acre site sufficient for their new stadium.
Read more here
