Daniel Storey: Should we really be that surprised by Old Trafford scenes?
Manchester United fans hold flares as they protest against the Glazer family outside Old Trafford.
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Manchester United fans hold flares as they protest against the Glazer family outside Old Trafford. Picture: Rob Harris/AP
Man United protesters achieve their goal
There was an awful lot of reaction to the Manchester United supporters who managed to get into Old Trafford that effectively told them they had picked the wrong form of protest. But then when you manage to get the biggest league fixture in the country postponed, it’s fair to say that you have made your point.
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