Manchester United protests of color
There has been no shortage of Manchester United fan protests since the Glazer family took over ownership in 2005. The protests have been over many different concerns, but the one that most often shines is the debt situation at the club. The Glazers, it seems to me, have used the club as leverage to raise significant amounts of money to use over their various business ventures. Manchester United’s debt continues to grow and grow, yet at the same time, United continues to keep winning.
It’s hard for protests to be heard and felt when the club has enjoyed such rousing success over the Glazer tenure: three successive league titles, two league cups, two community shields, and a 2008 UEFA Champions League title.
However the latest movement is quite interesting. Fans have taken to wearing the colors of green and gold. These colors were that of Newton Heath Club, the very team that went on to become Manchester United. It will be fun to see how this attempt to protest works out.
Thanks to the crew over at the original winger for pointing this one out.
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