‘A fish rots from the head’ – United fans plan protests before Liverpool game

The 1958, a Manchester United fan group, will stage a fresh protest against the Glazers before Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford, with the Manchester United Supporters Trust separately branding the American family’s ownership as akin to a “fish that rots from the head”.

After events organised by The 1958 before the opening-day hosting of Brighton and last season’s fixture with Norwich in April, there is expected to be a march to the stadium on Monday 22 August that will aim to arrive across from the club megastore for 7.30pm, half an hour before Erik ten Hag’s team kick off against their fierce rivals.

A statement on the group’s website said: “For Liverpool, we will plant The 1958 flag at the trinity [statue] for those wanting to make a stand from 7.30pm. In support of match going and non match going fans who have made the journey to show their discontent against this failing ownership.

“We urge anyone to please contact us for any future ideas or plans concerning match day actions so we can help to validate the feasibility and provide help, support and advice. We are all on the same side and it’s crucial the momentum and pressure is maintained above all else. This is a war not a battle, dig yourselves in and be prepared for the long haul.”

The protest before the game against Brighton featured a large number gathering by the Trinity statue with flares being let off and the megastore forced to close for a while. United lost that game 2-1 and that defeat was followed by Saturday’s humiliating 4-0 reverse at Brentford.

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A large constituency of supporters have been unhappy with the Glazers’ proprietorship since Malcom Glazer bought