US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer today seized control of Manchester United after persuading its biggest investor to back his £790.3m (€1.15bn) takeover bid.

Simon Stone

Doctor Who has pledged £10,000 (€14,700) in a bid to exterminate Malcolm Glazer’s attempted £800m (€1.2bn) takeover of Manchester United.

INFLUENTIAL Manchester United fans’ group Shareholders United have ridiculed suggestions they are ‘scamming’ supporters.

Influential Manchester United fans’ group Shareholders United (SU) have ridiculed suggestions they are ‘scamming’ supporters.

Mark Staniforth

Hundreds of Manchester United fans gathered at the club’s Old Trafford stadium today to protest against the potential take-over by American tycoon, Malcolm Glazer.

Manchester United fans have reacted with immediate and predictable fury to renewed speculation that Malcolm Glazer is set to launch a fresh takeover bid.

MANCHESTER UNITED'S board were yesterday urged by fans to stand firm and resist a possible new takeover approach from major shareholder Malcolm Glazer, who has acquired 28.1% of the club.

US tycoon Malcolm Glazer is today counting the cost of a failed boardroom coup at Manchester United that left his bid to buy the club in tatters.

TAKEOVER talks between Manchester United and Malcolm Glazer have come to a halt after the club expressed concern about the high level of debt it would have to take on if the American won control.

Manchester United fans’ groups have paved the way for more talks with financier Keith Harris over the future of the Old Trafford club.

Manchester United’s most influential supporters’ group will rely on people power to stave off a takeover bid from American billionaire Malcolm Glazer.

MANCHESTER UNITED fans’ attempts to stave off a threatened takeover by American businessman Malcolm Glazer have received a substantial boost.

Manchester United fans’ attempts to stave off a threatened takeover by American businessman Malcolm Glazer have received a substantial boost.

SHARES in Manchester United gained just over 5% yesterday after the world’s biggest football club confirmed it has received a takeover approach.

Manchester United fans have vowed to fight a ‘dirty war’ to prevent Malcolm Glazer taking control of the club.

Manchester United fans will ask all small shareholders to sign a pledge not to sell their shares in an attempt to ward off any potential takeover of the club.

MANCHESTER United's second largest shareholder Malcolm Glazer has confirmed he may be interested in making a bid for the club.

MIKAEL SILVESTRE has insisted Manchester United's players will not be deflected from the Barclaycard Premiership title drive by the off-field headlines that have swamped the club over the past fortnight.

Even the greatest critics of Manchester United’s major shareholders admit some good will come of the demands for greater corporate governance – but they fear it will be at the destruction of the club they love.

INFLUENTIAL Manchester United fans group Shareholders United have vowed to continue to fight to get rid of key shareholder John Magnier.

Influential Manchester United fans group Shareholders United have come out fighting in response to further revelations about the demands of John Magnier and JP McManus.

SHAREHOLDERS United have issued a strong statement of support for Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson in response to reports questioning his involvement in some transfer deals.

Manchester United fans have vowed to fight any takeover of the club’s plc after horseracing tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus increased their share in the Premiership champions to over a quarter.

Manchester United today informed the Stock Exchange they have received no multi-million pound takeover approaches.

AN influential Manchester United supporters’ group have warned prospective buyers that they are not willing to give up their stake in the club without a fight.

New Manchester United chief executive David Gill is determined to dispel the impression that his appointment as Peter Kenyon’s successor was a rush decision.

Manchester United supporters do not believe it is “particularly healthy” that 75% of the club is in the hands of only 1% of investors.

Manchester United supporters have reacted angrily to the news that former chief executive Martin Edwards is to take over as president of the Old Trafford club.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S legion of supporters have been warned not to get too excited about the possibility of gaining control of the club — but some influential shareholders have previously indicated a willingness to pursue such a venture.

Martin Edwards is to quit as chairman of Manchester United at the end of the season.

Shareholders United, the independent Manchester United supporter-shareholder group, will be asking for a greater say in how the club is run at the plc’s annual general meeting today.

Manchester United shareholders believe the purchase of a £30m stake in the club by two of Alex Ferguson’s friends could signal a shift in the balance of power at Old Trafford.

Manchester United will resist any attempts to lure Steve McClaren away from Old Trafford.