FANS’ BUS BLOCKADE

League plot, plan to block an entrance used by the team buses.

Fans who want the Glazers out entered United’s training complex last week and demanded to speak to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Reds boss along with midfielder Nemanja Matic, coach Michael Carrick and technical director Darren Fletcher listened to their concerns before the group left without incident.

Tomorrow’s protests are expected to be more volatile, with those opposed to the Us-based Glazer family energised by the outpouring of anger at the doomed ESL proposal, with which United were heavily involved.

The Glazers have been the target of fierce opposition from some fans since their heavilyleveraged takeover in 2005, which has seen them drain £1billion from the club in bank fees and dividend payments.

Solskjaer said:

“It’s important the fans’ views are listened to and we communicate better. My job is to focus on the football side and to make sure we have the best possible team.

“As I’ve said before, I’ve been backed, I’ve had great support from the club and the owners and I’m sure I will get the backing again to go one step further.

“But I’m so happy all the clubs have agreed this (the ESL) shouldn’t be the way of moving forward. Then again, when the protests are on, it’s important they go in a good fashion and that we keep it peaceful.”

A letter from the 10 supporter groups was read out at a fans’ forum to executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward (below) – who will stand down in the wake of the ESL’S collapse – expressing anger over the “greed-fuelled idea” of the breakaway league.

A Manchester United Supporters Trust statement said it was “disgusted, embarrassed and angry at the owner’s actions in relation to the planning, formation and announcement of the European Super League”.