United fans warn of 54% ticket price hike
The fans also believe commercial revenues will be increased by 76% over that period and the net transfer budget capped at a maximum £27.3 million.
Supporters' trust Shareholders United set out their latest plans to derail the American tycoon yesterday with chairman Nick Towle stating: "We may have lost the battle but we have not lost the war."
Over the coming seasons SU will pursue a twin-track strategy to reclaim United.
First, they aim to put pressure on Glazer's business plan by disrupting income streams and 'tainting the brand'.
Second, SU aim to build up sufficient funds to regain a significant collective stake in the club once Glazer is forced to relinquish control, which they believe will be within three years.
Glazer's investment vehicle Red Football now has 97.3% of the shares in the club and he is expected to delist it from the Stock Exchange next Wednesday.
Towle claimed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner was the supporters' 'top recruiting sergeant'.
He said: "A lot of people are saying it's all over bar the shouting but for us this is just the beginning. We are planning for life after Glazer.
"We think he will be forced out within three or four years. The fans must then step in with the resources to buy back shares. I believe there is that kind of money out there for us to achieve a significant stake of ownership in our club if and when the opportunity arises."
SU's Phoenix Fund already has £2m pledged from the sale of members' shares to Glazer. The group hopes its 35,000 members will also give money from the sale of their private shareholdings.
Other fundraising efforts will include a concert at the start of the football season and a CD.
'Real United' merchandise, including an alternative kit, will be sold at the Real United megastore on Sir Matt Busby Way in Manchester.
In addition to revenue-raising schemes, supporters will seek to hasten Glazer's departure by issuing a 'little red book' outlining how fans can boycott sponsors including Nike, Vodafone, Budweiser and Pepsi. They are even targeting catering and may encourage supporters to eat packed lunches.
Through Red Football, Mr Glazer has borrowed £265m secured against United's assets and a further £275m in 'pay in kind' loans. These are thought to have to be repaid within five years and have very high interest rates of around 18%. These could then be transferred on to the club.
