Manchester United fans gathered outside the club’s Carrington training ground on Friday to protest against the Glazer family’s ownership.
Police were called to bolster security around the complex as a reported 30 fans gathered to express their frustration amid a turgid run of form that has seen United slip out of top four contention and left the club certain to end the season without a trophy.
A further protest is planned for Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Norwich, with fans being encouraged not to take their seats at Old Trafford until 17 minutes after kick-off, one minute for each year since the club was purchased by the American owners.
Interim boss Ralf Rangnick was asked about the protests at his pre-match press conference and sympathised with fans’ discontent.
“We all know football is a game of passion and emotions,” he said. “We can all understand – I can understand our supporters are disappointed with our standing in the table and the performance we showed at Everton [losing 1-0], at least after we conceded that first goal.
“But I still believe our supporters are one of the best, if not the best, in England and as long as they protest in a peaceful way and support the team in the stadium, they have a right to express their opinion.”
