Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Manchester United Fan Group Postpones Protest Due to Fan Split
A Manchester United fan group called The 1958, planned to protest against the new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
However, after a survey, the group found that the fans were divided on whether to protest or give Ratcliffe more time.
The survey results showed that while many fans wanted to hold Ratcliffe and his company accountable, even more believed he should be given more time to make changes.
Because of this split, the group decided to postpone the protest to avoid causing problems among the fans.
The group had previously protested against the former majority owners of the club, the Glazers.
Manchester United fan group The 1958 postponed a protest against Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The postponement followed a survey revealing split opinions within the fan base.
Approximately 63% of respondents wanted a protest against Ratcliffe and Ineos.
Around 68% believed Ratcliffe should be given more time.
The group cited concerns about potential conflict as the reason for the postponement.
- Who
- Manchester United fan group The 1958.
- What
- The 1958 postponed a protest against Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
- When
- Ahead of the opening Premier League game.
- Where
- Old Trafford.
- Why
- Due to split opinions within the fanbase.
Pro-Protest
Anti-Protest
Time vs. Action
Pro-Protest
Hold Ratcliffe accountable for decisions so far.
Anti-Protest
Give Ratcliffe more time.
- Fan Group
- The 1958
- Protest Target
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe
- Protest Date (Planned)
- August 17
- Stake Owned by Ratcliffe
- 28.94%
- Primary Concern
- Split fan opinion