Alex Ferguson has asked Manchester United fans to roll out the welcome mat for Joel, Avi and Bryan Glazer at Old Trafford tonight – but the Americans’ first trip to the Theatre of Dreams for a competitive game looks set to be greeted by a mass of empty seats.

Irate Manchester United fans have called on chief executive David Gill to run a poll on the club’s official website to prove his claim that only a “small minority” of Red Devils fans are against Malcolm Glazer’s £790m (€1.1bn) takeover.

Carlos Queiroz has claimed he is “unaware” of an alleged abusive gesture by Rio Ferdinand towards Manchester United fans after Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to Kashima Antlers.

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Manchester United chief executive David Gill has waded into the row over the treatment of the Glazer brothers by Red Devils fans this week.

BOBBY CHARLTON has apologised to the Glazer brothers for having to run the gauntlet of angry Man United fans at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

After their traumatic experience at Old Trafford last night, Joel, Avi and Bryan Glazer took a more leisurely trip around Manchester United’s megastore this afternoon.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill and finance director Nick Humby are being urged to resign in the wake of Malcolm Glazer strengthening his grip at Old Trafford.

Joel, Avram and Bryan Glazer have been appointed to the board of Manchester United. Meanwhile, chairman Sir Roy Gardner has confirmed his resignation.

Alan Smith got the thumbs up from Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson despite missing a penalty in his opening game for the club.