Source: Daily_Mail
Fergie support for green and gold Glazer protest: 'It shows fans care'
Fully focused: Sir Alex Ferguson has warned fans he doesn't want the protest to affect his players[LNB] Sir Alex Ferguson spoke for the first time about the green and gold protest and insisted Manchester United fans have every right to wage their campaign against the Glazer family, as long as it does not affect his team's performance.[LNB] The United boss expressed his concern last month that public demonstrations against the American owners were in danger of causing divisions within Old Trafford at a crucial stage of the season. [LNB]But asked yesterday if the problem was escalating as the number of green and gold scarves being worn by disgruntled supporters grows, he claimed that fans are entitled to show how much they care about the club. [LNB]'It's not a concern,' he said. 'Every fan has a right to complain about what they think is right.[LNB]'We also have to run the club the way we think is the right way to doit, and I think we are doing the right thing with the club.[LNB] 'Obviously there are fans protesting and we understand where it is coming from, but we carry on with the football side of it.'[LNB]The colours represent United's roots as Newton Heath, and fans usingthe scarves and banners to demonstrate against the Glazers have timedtheir demonstrations so as not to disrupt the team at crucial points ina game.[LNB] Ferguson insists it is vital that remains the case as United go to Everton today looking to go top of the Premier League, at least until leaders Chelsea play Wolves later.[LNB] He added: 'I've made my point to the supporters that (it's fine) as long as it doesn't interfere with the team. It shows we have fans who care. The foundation of the club is just the same as it has been for years. We have a good youth set-up, the first team is doing well, and that's what concerns me most.'[LNB] Colour of money: United fans in green and gold scarves demonstrate their anger against the club's American owners[LNB] Asked whether he would prefer to see fans in red, white and black scarves instead, the United boss replied: 'It doesn't matter, they're still supporting the one team.' As Ferguson prepares for another hot reception at Goodison Park after Tuesday's Champions League clash with AC Milan in the San Siro, he admitted the atmosphere inside Old Trafford can often be lacking in comparison.[LNB] He said: 'We do have a lot of visitors from all over the world. I've made that point in the past that some fans come here just to sit there and admire a lovely stadium.[LNB] 'Goodison Park is a difficult place to go to. The atmosphere is electric and it's a real old football ground, but after going through that first 15 minutes in the San Siro, nothing compares with that.[LNB] 'I don't care what happens tomorrow, I thought the world was starting to fall on top of us in that first 15 minutes. And we survived it. That stands you in good stead.'[LNB] Ferguson also called on Paul Scholes to extend his career by another year after the veteran midfielder once again underlined his importance with the first goal in the 3-2 win over Milan.[LNB] The United boss admitted there had been no talks over a new deal yet but he said: 'I think it depends on what Paul thinks. His form in the last few weeks has been incredible. There's no need for him to think about retirement. Another year would not be a problem for him.' [LNB] Andy Townsend's boot room: The best guide to this weekend's action in the Premier League O'Shea refuses to set comeback date after three months out for UnitedThat's my boy! Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is welcomed back by old Everton boss David MoyesJose blasts Roman's 'grave mistakes' in letting Chelsea slip behind United[LNB] [LNB]
