[3] STRETFORD END FLAGS STATEMENT www.rednews.co.uk
Friday, August 19, 2005
STRETFORD END FLAGS STATEMENT
The banners that have adorned the Stretford End in
recent seasons have been removed, the result of a
majority vote from those that contributed to them.
They do not want their banners in the stadium whilst
Malcolm Glazer is in charge. That is their choice,
their right and we can all appreciate the reasons why
that decision has been made.
However, we feel there are a significant number of
United fans that still wish to watch Manchester United
Football Club, support Manchester United Football Club
and attend Old Trafford despite the arrival of Malcolm
Glazer. None of us are pro Malcolm Glazer, none of us
support his arrival but at the same time, none of us
are prepared to let him drive us away from supporting
the team we love.
We are a group of fans that would like to see some new
banners put up in the Stretford End, and are in the
process of trying to organise this. We were doing so
before the recent announcement from the Club. We want
the Stretford End covered by banners that we, as fans,
want, that we, the supporters, have chosen and that
mean something to us, not faceless flags chosen by the
Club.
We, the organisers of this group, are all loyal match
going fans, who have years of watching United under
our belts. This however is not about us, this is not
about Malcom Glazer or any one individual. This is
simply about Manchester United Football Club and its
supporters getting behind the players and manager as
they have done for 127 years of their exsitence.
What we do not want is for this to end up in arguments
between fellow supporters. Everyone is entitled to
their viewpoint and as fellow supporters we should
respect each other. We are not enemies and should
never treat each other in that way. We would ask
everyone whether in favour of this action or not to
please refrain from attacking each other whether
verbally, physically or through the internet.
We will be collecting funds from anyone that wishes to
contribute - we have a Paypal account that is ready to
accept donations, and are in the process of setting up
a Stretford End Flags bank account for cheques and
bank transfers. We also hope to have a collection
before a home match.
Donations can be made via PayPay to
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We have 127 years of history, players, managers and
supporters who have made this club what it is today -
we want to continue that tradition.
You can register your interest at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Remember whether in favour of this action or not the
one thing that has made Manchester United supporters
stand alone above anyone else has been our unity.
We've been through bad times together and cried tears
of sorrow and we came out the other end. We've cried
tears of joy together, and one day hopefully we will
stand side by side and be jubilant again.
REMEMBER MUFC WILL NEVER DIE!
A further statement with more details will be released
in due course.
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