United fans plan Gold Cup protest against Irish duo

Manchester United fans are planning a major protest against their club’s principal shareholders John Magnier (pictured) and JP McManus at next month’s Cheltenham Festival.

United fans plan Gold Cup protest against Irish duo
Wed, 11 Feb, 2004 - 06:31

Manchester United fans are planning a major protest against their club’s principal shareholders John Magnier (pictured) and JP McManus at next month’s Cheltenham Festival.

The "United 4 Action" group are hoping up to 250 of their number will be able to join what they intend will be a “peaceful, vocal” protest on Gold Cup Day - Thursday, March 18.

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