Fans’ fury as Glazer plans fresh United bid

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

Unconfirmed reports suggest Glazer has managed to gain the backing of major investment bank NM Rothschild for his £800million plan and is preparing to make a third approach to the Old Trafford board.

“If Malcolm Glazer comes back to our club with an offer, no matter whether the board accepts it or not, the fans will regard his presence as a hostile one,” said Oliver Houston, spokesman for the influential Shareholders United group.