Source: PA
Gill dismisses supporter group opposition
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has declared he would continue to snub fan groups who were "at war with the owners".
Gill leapt to the defence the Glazer regime at Old Trafford, insisting the Americans had made United stronger since their 2005 takeover and claiming the debt they had saddled on the club had had "no impact" on Sir Alex Ferguson's ability to buy players.
The United board have refused to enter into dialogue with groups such as the Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) and the Independent Manchester United Supporters Association (IMUSA), who are fundamentally opposed to the Glazers' ownership.
This policy was challenged on Tuesday by a House of Commons Select Committee as part of a wider inquiry into football governance, with Gill asked whether he was simply avoiding engaging with those who disagreed with him.
But he was unmoved, saying: "If we're going to be castigated for not speaking to one or two groups who have particular, very clear agendas, then so be it. We'll take the castigation."
