Live coverage of Manchester United fans’ protest against the Glazers at Old Trafford ahead of the Premier League clash against Liverpool. The protest starts at 2pm.
Join The Peoples Person for live coverage of the Glazers Out protest and the march for 50+1 Club Ownership at Old Trafford before Manchester United’s game against Liverpool at 4.30pm.
We are posting updates, pictures and video of the march throughout the afternoon here. Sam will be streaming live here and on Youtube from 2pm.
Man United fans are demanding change from the Glazers and changes to the ownership of our football club. We want Manchester United back and today we march against the Glazers.
4.45pm Still no announcement of kick off time but the protest now appears to be over, and with it this live blog.
If you’d like to follow all the latest news and developments in the 50+1 and Glazers Out campaigns, visit our dedicated page here for all our articles and videos on this vital subject.
4.02pm Referee Michael Oliver has now reached the ground.
3.49pm Seems to be official. Kick-off is delayed. Revised time unknown.
Manchester United belongs to the fans now & forever #GlazersOut #glazerOUT #mufc pic.twitter.com/FnXU2lyybs
— Red Army! (@RedorDead07) May 2, 2021
3.45pm Still no movement at the Lowry. Chapel Street blocked. Reports kick off has been delayed. More pics from the ground.
The best fanbase in the world
Manchester United ????❤️✊#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/YRNxwISOtj— Saqlain Tantray (@saqlain_tantray) May 2, 2021
#TRA #OTD #MUFC #MatchDay #GlazersOut #LoveUnitedHateGlazers #saveourclub pic.twitter.com/pGwldNrSxl
— ChrisSlevin (@ChrisSlevin5) May 2, 2021
3.35pm Team news announced despite everything, leading to hopes that the game will go ahead as planned.
United team to face Liverpool: Henderson, Shaw, Maguire, Lindelof, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Fred, McTominay, Pogba, Fernandes, Greenwood, Rashford.
Liverpool team to face United: Alisson, Robertson, Kabak, Philips, Alexander-Arnold; Fabino, Thiago, Milner; Mane, Salah, Firmino.
3.25pm Marcus Rashford looks down on the fans outside the Lowry. The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell says match in serious doubt of going ahead. Fan breaking a camera while security man does nothing.
Rashford looking down at the protesters at the players Hotel. #GlazersOut ✊???? pic.twitter.com/OzemvaDUHS
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) May 2, 2021
Groundsman inspecting pitch for possible damage. Reports of broadcast cameras being smashed. Serious doubts over match going ahead. #MUFC
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) May 2, 2021
Fans are back in the stadium this time braking cameras & microphones. #GlazersOut ???????? pic.twitter.com/ET4jVm68OO
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) May 2, 2021
Fly that flag high! #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/ChSY8y9dG5
— TheRedDevils???????? (@RedDevils__MUFC) May 2, 2021
3.15pm Still fans inside the ground reportedly. Match should start in 1hr 15mins. Team still trapped in Lowry Hotel. Delayed kick off or postponement looking a possibility.
#MUFC fans making their voices heard at #OldTrafford before the game against #Liverpool ????????#MUNLIV #ManchesterUnited #liverpoolfc #manchester #LFC #glazersout #football #PremierLeague #EPL pic.twitter.com/pNs9i2XE0C
— Ballazo (@ballazosport) May 2, 2021
Football photo of the year????????????#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/h2SY9t2M02
— ????JUJA???? (@GhettoTweep) May 2, 2021
THEY’RE IN THE BOXES. #mufc pic.twitter.com/h8gbCM0nq5
— JoshGI ???????? (@JoshGI97) May 2, 2021
We want Glazers Out say we want Glazers Out #GlazersOut #mufc pic.twitter.com/ujjJaH88dn
— Mike (@mike70abc) May 2, 2021
2.50pm Fans are being escorted off the pitch now.
Scenes from Old Trafford before their game against Liverpool today ????
The fans protest against the Glazer family, owners of Manchester United ❌pic.twitter.com/0gGc0Juqpe
— KingFut.com (@King_Fut) May 2, 2021
Malcolm's in a box ???? ????#GlazersOut ????????pic.twitter.com/9SPZNM4xqp
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) May 2, 2021
The team buses are still outside the Lowry Hotel amid chants of "We decide when you play" (@SteveRobson04) #GlazersOut ???????? pic.twitter.com/3xYTjtuY3l
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) May 2, 2021
2.40pm Fans are now chanting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s name.
Solskjaer chants at Old Trafford! pic.twitter.com/KJcj1vOhne
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) May 2, 2021
The corner flag is spotted among the protesters ???? #mufc #mujournal #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/MPfJWPNby0
— United Journal (@theutdjournal) May 2, 2021
Manchester United team & club staff haven't yet left the Lowry Hotel due to the ongoing protest — kick-off is expected to be delayed today, possibly cancelled. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/5h1mafxovO
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) May 2, 2021
Ole, Ole, Ole ???? #GlazersOut ???????? pic.twitter.com/Y7Hw5IuhRQ
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) May 2, 2021
2.30pm Fans continue their protests and let their voices be heard with chants.
This is what you call a protest – Well done to every single United fan that has turned up today! Fighting for our club. Get them out now! #GlazersOut ✊????pic.twitter.com/uo6k2rOLu2
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) May 2, 2021
UNITED! ????✊#GlazersOut ????????pic.twitter.com/QXubLFctD7
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) May 2, 2021
Huge story developing.
Man United fans have got into the Old Trafford compound and onto the pitch.
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) May 2, 2021
GLAZERS OUT! #MUFC pic.twitter.com/doOOW3muXu
— ManUtdTickets (@ManUtd_Tickets) May 2, 2021
We want our club back. #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/MRLfTBXS6A
— Simply Utd (@SimplyUtd) May 2, 2021
Old Trafford placed on lockdown as fans get onto pitch. Hundreds make their way through the stadium + exit the other side. Security taking a sensible approach, letting them out the gates where team coaches should arrive later #MUFC
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) May 2, 2021
2.20pm Fans have broken into the stadium and are on the pitch.
We're in. Pitch bound. #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/04dgDIFtsI
— Gez (@Gezz_MUFC) May 2, 2021
Always wanted to score at the Stretford End. #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/QcHCrBuusx
— Gez (@Gezz_MUFC) May 2, 2021
No way! ???????? #GlazersOut https://t.co/zMhtK1BgTA
— Ash (@23Ash_19) May 2, 2021
Enough is enough #GlazersOut https://t.co/nQ2WNg54xn
— MondRD (@rd_mond) May 2, 2021
2.10pm Some reports of fans blocking the team bus at the Lowry, and a small scuffle earlier, but mostly peaceful protest as the Reds go marching on.
#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/yly66a6Pg0
— عشاق مانشستر يونايتد MUFC (@united_mano) May 2, 2021
Barriers done there job #GlazersOut ???????? pic.twitter.com/oT9At2zPjw
— Steve Seymour (@BisphamRed) May 2, 2021
Jheez #GlazersOut https://t.co/FASfnbzaGQ
— Luis Gough (@LuisGough) May 2, 2021
2.00pm And it starts! A massive turnout at Old Trafford. The air is thick with green and gold smoke. Glazers out songs deafening!
#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/obrBOkPPll
— Anthony (@Anthony_h85) May 2, 2021
– جماهير مانشستر يونايتد! ????????????????????#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/To43PqkUbc
— Nawaf ★ (@iNaEPL) May 2, 2021
Green and gold until the club is sold.#GlazersOut???? #MUFC
pic.twitter.com/74MmhwipK2— KI10. ???? (@UnitedKI10) May 2, 2021
#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/rhcswhdBaa
— Gez (@Gezz_MUFC) May 2, 2021
1.55pm Massive crowd gathering with 5 minutes to go:
Joining the protest from Canada. Wish I was there with everyone. #GlazersOut #GetGlazersOut #BoycottTeamViewer pic.twitter.com/rBzKosM26m
— Philip ???????????????? (@Glazers_Out2018) May 2, 2021
We want Glazers Out #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/pvyiahY4kc
— RJ ???? (@B_Fernandes16) May 2, 2021
We want #GlazersOut ???? #mufc #mujournal pic.twitter.com/Qjy3O70XgQ
— United Journal (@theutdjournal) May 2, 2021
#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/8Pwwok1zeL
— funsizedemma (@funsizedemma) May 2, 2021
1.44pm Gary Neville doing his bit again.
Well said @GNev2 #GlazersOut https://t.co/GHtibwA1JD
— ItsScottfree #GlazersOut (@Free22Scott) May 2, 2021
1.30pm Things getting under way already ahead of the 2pm march.
2pm today at the Trinity statue, if you can make it then be there #GlazersOut
— nikhil (@NG_________) May 2, 2021
Banners at Old Trafford for #GlazersOut protest ???????? #mufc pic.twitter.com/FzCt9JlOrX
— WebbyONeill (@WebbyONeill) May 2, 2021
????️ Protestors heading to Old Trafford ???? #mufc #mujournal #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/gPqjcUGGSf
— United Journal (@theutdjournal) May 2, 2021
Gary Neville joining the movement ✊#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/Vm8sXV5miQ
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) May 2, 2021
????????#mufc fans Protesting near the Lowry, where the team will board there bus to Old Trafford. #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/n4XZw85qeG
— Vishy (@vishy_united) May 2, 2021
12.30pm Fans are tweeting their calls to others to come and join the protest outside Old Trafford.
Early arrivals for the protest at Old Trafford later today ???? #mufc #mujournal #GlazersOut
???? @RedIssue pic.twitter.com/A9TQxcWDFq
— United Journal (@theutdjournal) May 2, 2021
Apology not accepted ???? #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/Sq110BnyZh
— United Journal (@theutdjournal) May 2, 2021
Join the campaign.
A true Man Utd fan will retweet and like this. Let's get these people out of our club. ????#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/JnAaqFM1iQ— Liam???????? (@officialdazzlin) May 2, 2021
Good morning REDS hope to see some of you at a protest this afternoon. Win lose or draw #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/p1faT86Ax0
— Mr Structure (@thatguyreddevil) May 2, 2021
I won't be able to be at Old Trafford today coz I live in France but my heart will be there♥️! Keep focus let's get them OUT.#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/tFeuJYTN1F
— ????????G Puppy???????????????? (@GPuppy5) May 2, 2021
New reg plates looking sickkkkkkkk #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/AS28TzqJVG
— Joey????????????⚪️⚫️????????MUFC ???????? (@Joey38291176) May 1, 2021