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Man Utd fans mocked as planned protest fails in turnout

Man Utd fans have been mocked on social media as their planned protest at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon fails massively in turnout.

Green and gold images with the #GlazerOut hashtag were shared extensively on Twitter across this week, alongside the date (November 13) and time (3pm).

Some of the images also contained the #OleOut hashtag, with some fans convinced that a change of manager is required following a poor start to the 2021-22 campaign.

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The Red Devils currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, nine points behind leaders Chelsea, and have only managed to win one of their last six league fixtures.

Their previous two games at home (a 5-0 defeat against Liverpool and a 2-0 loss against Manchester City) have been among the worst performances within Solskjaer’s tenure.

There were suggestions that Solskjaer would lose his job during the current international break unless results and performances improved, however the Norwegian coach is expected to remain in his position until the end of the season.

United fans protested en mass against the Glazer family’s ownership of the club at the start of May after the club’s failed attempt to join the hugely controversial European Super League.

A Premier League fixture against Liverpool was postponed as thousands of fans forced their way into Old Trafford.

However, Saturday’s protest didn’t exactly go quite to plan for the organisers after seeing a bleak amount taking part in showing their anger at the owners.

Footage was posted on social media shortly after 3pm showing that only a handful of supporters actually turned up.

Journalist Jacob Teagle, who was at United’s home stadium, posted a series of updates about the ‘protest’ on Twitter.

“Majority here are those continuing to pop in and out of the fan shop,” Teagle tweeted. “A few dogs soaking in the atmosphere as well. #GlazersOut”

Another video showed a couple of police officers speaking to a small group of fans who’d turned up. They were then “quickly left alone”, Teagle added.

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The ’30 or so’ protesters eventually managed to get the club’s Megastore to close, according to reports, but they will surely be a little disappointed that they weren’t joined by more of their fellow fans outside Old Trafford.

Omar Garrick wrote an article for Manchester Evening News in light of the protest, with the headline “Protesting against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is something no Manchester United fan should ever do”.

THE ARTICLE

I’ve felt pretty uncomfortable with some of the abuse I’ve seen directed at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It’s been disgusting.

Manchester United’s manager has come under increasing pressure as he’s overseen one of the poorest runs of results the club have had in modern-day history.

It’s led to many supporters feeling that Solskjaer’s time as manager has come to an end. ‘Ole Out’ was once again trending after the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City and even throughout this week, trends such as ‘#SackOle’ were becoming a theme.

Now, I’ve personally always backed Solskjaer and wanted him to succeed because he’s a legend of the club and has done a lot of good things during his time as United’s manager. He’s created the best squad since Sir Alex Ferguson and recreated a connection between the team and fans.

United were making progress under Solskjaer, but this season, expectations rose, especially with the signings of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Norwegian’s third season was always about getting closer to the top of the table, yet the club are currently nine points off top spot after 11 games. That’s not good enough!

I’ll always continue to back Solskjaer whilst he’s still in a job, but it feels as if he’s hit his ceiling and can’t carry this team any further.

MEN Sport understand Solskjaer is still on borrowed time as United manager and, although it looks unlikely to turn things around, the club are yet to identify an obvious replacement should they decide to make a change.

Since that City game, fans have been wanting change and to be honest, if Solskjaer was at any other club, he would’ve been sacked by now.

But you must remember – Solskjaer can’t sack himself! He’s also only wanted what’s best for the club and he’ll never resign from his dream job. If I was in his shoes, I certainly wouldn’t walk away either.

It’s why the finger should be pointed at those above Solskjaer. Some of the abuse he’s received has been absolutely disgusting and it makes you wonder whether some are actually fans of the club. Yes, it’s alright to criticise the tactics and football side of things, but when you go in on someone’s personality and mannerisms, that’s where it crosses a line.

People need to remember what this man has done for the club. He won United the treble in 1999 and scored 126 goals, most of them coming from the bench!

Solskjaer isn’t the one who can get him out of a job. It’s Ed Woodward and the Glazers who have the final say on everything and currently, they’re not budging.

As we approach the six month anniversary of the European Super League protests, it’s a damning assessment of where United are as a club that some fans feel the need to storm once again to Old Trafford to fight for what’s right at the football club.

Supporters have a right to protest as that’s part of democracy, but anyone attending the potential Saturday, 13 November event should remember this:

– Don’t ever make the protest about Solskjaer.
– Protest peacefully – otherwise, your message will be less meaningful if you enact violence. Don’t do it.

Personally, I do feel that in order for any protest to hold weight, you need support from those who matter. The people who are on the fan forums, like M.U.S.T and The Red Army. It’s why the second protest, which saw the match against Liverpool postponed, was so powerful.

If you are protesting at Old Trafford, do it peacefully and never make it about Solskjaer. He’s a living legend and always will be, no matter how bad it’s got!

Remember – the manager can’t sack himself. It’s those at the top who are responsible for the mess! To not have a contingency plan after Solskjaer is pretty disgraceful for a club like United.

In order for the club to move forward, a lot of change is needed.

Here’s how Twitter users reacted with Man Utd fans mocked as their planned protest fails in turnout…

@coggie99: The reality is this so called protest was set up by a fancam and Twitter warrior, obviously he has few followers but it’s good to see he’s found his way to Old Trafford at last.

@_jakeCFC_: The glazers shivering as we speak

@Broady83: Chaotic scenes, good job there’s a heavy police presence @cheerzy87

@Silkyremontada: Stay safe out there mate looks wild

@RooseyRoose: Virgins day out

@JackSmi38001690: Haha did they expect 10k fans

@Marc_YNWA: Same group of gimps that were queuing for their new shirts when Ronaldo arrived.

@WiganDan32: Ha ha ha laughing stock. They need a reality check the lot of them.

@ginner5x: You lads mean business. Green and gold till you’re sold. Was ok few weeks back when you signed ronny the red

@MatthewJKirkha1: Joke of a protest

@cfc_clint: Finished fanbase finished club

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