As indicated by The Guardian, club co-chairman Joel Glazer will now participate in the Manchester United’s fans forum for the first time and he will join on June 4th.
Notwithstanding buying the club in 2005, the Glazers had never made any attempt to communicate with the fans. This notable decision would ideally be a positive development for the club and the owner.
Joel absolutely seems to think so. He accepts this first move will help fix relations and usher in another new era for the club.
Joel Glazer said: “I am looking forward to the meeting with the Fans’ Forum to hear their views and be part of a constructive discussion. I firmly believe this can open a new era of positive dialogue and cooperation between the club and fans.”
Manchester United’s part in the formation of the Super League didn’t go down well with fans and messed everything up. This decision of the club to participate in the Super League initiated the fan’s anger on the owners and their role at the club.
Fans came out to protest in enormous numbers and surprisingly raged on the Old Trafford pitch before the scheduled game against Liverpool Going ahead they had a more fearsome impact by blockading the club’s Carrington training ground, any reasonable person would agree that the Glazers have had no real option except to look forward and do something good.
Fans have not only focused on fights and protests, but they have also mentioned Glazer’s financial pocket and the way they handle the club using their money. Among the lost income is the 10-year long £200m training kit deal we endorsed with The Hut Group.
There have likewise been calls from different fans on Twitter to boycott Adidas among others that bring in cash into the club. Team Viewer has additionally seen a rise in negative remarks on TrustPilot due to their relationship with the club.
It was uncovered recently that the Glazers were quick to double United’s worth and had no goals of selling right now. Joel surely has been trying to calm things down by lending a helping hand.
Regardless of whether that is genuinely the situation or it is only a PR stunt remains to be seen.
