18 'cells' of United fans plan Cheltenham protest

Manchester United fans plan to step up their protests against major shareholders John Magnier and JP McManus on Gold Cup day at Cheltenham next month.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2004 - 07:54

Manchester United fans plan to step up their protests against major shareholders John Magnier and JP McManus on Gold Cup day at Cheltenham next month.

Up to 18 sets of fans are reportedly ready to demonstrate against the two Irishmen, who are involved in a legal battle with manager Alex Ferguson over the racehorse Rock of Gibraltar.

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