"The Glazers have faced fan fury ever since taking a controlling stake of the Red Devils in controversial fashion in 2005, with the supporters' group leading a variety of protests against the Americans in recent years. The 1958 organised another anti-ownership demonstration ahead of Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash against Fulham, when Ratcliffe, who became co-owner in February 2024, was also targeted as the group turned up the heat."
"This week the group claimed United are "being dragged through chaos by clown ownership" and that it is being "run like a circus", which was highlighted by a number of members wearing clown masks. Fans chanted against the owners and held banners as smoke from flares filled the air as protesters marched down Sir Matt Busby Way to the forecourt."
Protesters wore clown masks as fans marched towards Old Trafford to express anger with the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe over perceived mismanagement and an Ineos partnership. The 1958 organised the demonstration ahead of the Fulham match, claiming United are being 'dragged through chaos by clown ownership' and 'run like a circus.' Greater Manchester Police estimated 500–600 protesters and reported no arrests. Spokesperson Steve Crompton said the protest targets ownership and partnership decisions rather than on-pitch performance. Ticket pricing and availability under Ratcliffe and the Glazers were cited as driving fans, including many matchgoing supporters, out of attending games.
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