The 1958 will hold another protest against the Glazers' ownership of Man Utd this weekend and it will see them come together with FC United supporters.
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Man United fans will again protest against the Glazers this weekend
Plans have been revealed for this weekend's 'United United Day' at Broadhurst Park as Manchester United supporters step their protests against the Glazers' ownership of the club.
For the first time, The 1958 group behind many of the protests have come together with FC United, the club formed by supporters who walked away from Old Trafford in 2005 when the Glazer takeover was confirmed.
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They will protest around FC United's fixture against Stocktown Town this Saturday, with a series of events planned ahead of the 3pm kick-off for the Northern Premier clash.
The day will begin with a show of strength from the two groups at 1pm outside Broadhurst Park, before The 1958 host a Q&A session at 1.30pm, updating supporters of both clubs on their ongoing campaign. At 2.30pm the groups will gather for a show of solidarity on the large terrace behind the goals, displaying banners and flags to unite as one voice against the Glazers.
A spokesman for The 1958 said: "For over 20 years the United fan base have been fractured. The United United day protest is a show of intent. It’s a stand for affordable football. It’s a stand for fan culture. It’s a stand for responsible ownership.
"It’s also a stand to show who the enemy really is; the Glazers. For too long Reds have been pitted against Reds. No more. This needs to stop. The first step on our strategy was to speak to FC United, who led the way in 2005 and warned about the dangers of Glazer back then.
"We reached out to FC United because we firmly believe that the Glazers have divided and fractured our fanbase for their own goals for far too long. We intend to heal the damage they have caused and we are committed to unify us all under a common unified cause.
"This reconciliation was long overdue and our discussions have revealed mutual respect and common ground. We both stand for affordable football, responsible ownership, and protecting fan culture with actions not words. There are no egos in The 1958; we will take the steps needed to unite.
"Everyone has their own reasons and own ways to protest, and we respect that. At heart we are all United fans, we all have that fire burning inside us and the anger at one family who have inflicted untold generational damage"
An FC United spokesman added: "FC United of Manchester was born from frustration with the Glazers’ control of Manchester United. Twenty years later, we continue to stand as an alternative – offering a fan-owned, affordable football experience. Our message remains the same: we stand together in solidarity, demanding responsible ownership at Manchester United.
Broadhurst Park
The protest will take place at FC United's Broadhurst Park home
"The Glazer family has pillaged Manchester United and divided the fanbase for two decades. This cannot go on. The 1958 reached out to us and our discussions have affirmed that our goals are aligned; Manchester United has no future whilst the Glazers retain control of the club.
"The interests of supporters must be the key priority at Manchester United, as they must be at every football club. In an age where it is all too easy for supporters to believe that they are powerless and simply keep their heads down, The 1958 have continued to stand up and demonstrate their opposition to the Glazer occupation at Old Trafford.
"We are proud to stand with them and say: enough is enough. FC United of Manchester has always been a 100% fan-owned club, offering affordable football and a true community atmosphere.
"Whether you are priced out of Old Trafford or seeking something different, FC United offers a place for supporters to make their own choices. That has never changed,and it never will.”