Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United and Liverpool fans plan shock joint Old Trafford protest at their American owners
Manchester United and Liverpool fans could launch an incredible joint protest against their American owners. [LNB]Supporters from the arch rivals are rumoured to be plotting an 'unholy alliance' when they collide at Old Trafford next month.[LNB] Rivals: Liverpool's Fernando Torres (left) battles with United's Rio Ferdinand[LNB]The two sets of fans are prepared to put aside their bitter rivalry in a stunning combined backlash against the men who run their clubs.[LNB]Discussions on the move have already taken place between key fan groups, according to the Manchester Evening News.[LNB]United supporters are raging over the level of debt that has accumulated under the Glazers despite their huge success on the field in recent seasons.[LNB] Debts: United owner Malcolm Glazer (left) and Tom Hicks and George Gillett[LNB]Liverpool, who have struggled on the pitch this season, are alsoheavily in debt under the stewardship of co-owners George Gillett andTom Hicks.[LNB]Although any joint protest has yet to be finalised, it is expected that United and Liverpool fans will perform the unthinkable at their showdown on March 21. [LNB]It is highly unlikely that the two sets of fans would march together outside the ground thanks to their huge rivalry. Instead, the protests would be confined to inside Old Trafford with huge banners and chants. [LNB] Fury: Manchester United fans with one of their anti-Glazer banners[LNB]A source told the Manchester Evening News: 'There have been talks and certain groups from both sides are up for it. [LNB]'It just shows what state football in this country is in when two of its biggest rivals are talking about joining together.[LNB] 'It's a massively sensitive issue and whether it will happen at this match, I don't know.'[LNB] Anger: Liverpool fans make their feelings known to the owners[LNB] Fergie support for green and gold Glazer protest: 'It shows fans care'The story behind the Manchester United protests: Good old days that unite fansLiverpool fans protest after co-owner Tom Hicks' surprise visitLiverpool chief reveals: We will never sell star pair Torres and GerrardMANCHESTER UNITED FC
