Manchester United government vice-chairman Ed Woodward promised the membership “don’t search” any revival of the European Super League as fans vented their fury at the planned breakaway during an emergency meeting on Friday. The Old Trafford giants were one of 12 clubs that announced this month they were joining the new continental competition, only for it to collapse under intense pressure within 48 hours. It was announced that Woodward would be leaving his role shortly before United officially withdrew from the Super League, of which United co-chairman Joel Glazer was named vice-chairman. Glazer has admitted “we got it wrong” however it was left to Woodward to apologise for the botched plan throughout his opening remarks on Friday.
“You will all have learn Joel’s open letter to followers final week apologising for the Super League resolution and I wish to add my private apology to this discussion board,” he mentioned.
“I know that you will feel angry and let down by the lack of consultation and by the way the proposal failed to recognise the vital principle of open competition. Proper discussion would have helped us avoid the mistake we made.”
He added: “I can guarantee you that we’ve got learnt our lesson from the occasions of the previous week and we don’t search any revival of the Super League plans.”
But Woodward’s comments will do little to placate furious supporters, with a letter signed by the vast majority of fan forum members read out to him during the meeting demanding change and rejecting co-chairman Glazer’s apology.
“We are disgusted, embarrassed and angry at the owner’s actions in relation to the planning, formation and announcement of the European Super League,” the letter learn.
“Once once more this clearly demonstrates that the membership’s homeowners are solely involved in maximising their very own income and don’t care about or respect the views of Manchester United followers.”
The fan forum members said the proposal “betrayed” United’s historical past, which has “been undermined by an abhorrent plan designed purely to earn more money for the self-perceived ‘big clubs’.”
The supporters set out a five-point plan, including a call for the club to openly engage in a UK government-initiated fan-led review of football and for the appointment of independent directors to the board.
United fans last week breached security at the club’s training ground as they protested against the Glazer family for their role in the Super League plot.
The club have been under the American family’s ownership since they completed their controversial takeover in 2005.
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