2021 Old Trafford protests
The 2021 Old Trafford protests were a series of protests against the Glazer ownership of Manchester United following the clubs announcement it had joined the European Super League project that subsequently collapsed. On 2 May, fans organised protests outside Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium and the Lowry Hotel prior to the club's Premier League fixture against Liverpool.
| 2021 Old Trafford protests | |
|---|---|
| Part of the protests against the Glazer ownership of Manchester United, since 2005 | |
| Date | 2 May 2021 |
| Location | Old Trafford and the Lowry Hotel |
| Goals | Implementation of 50+1 rule in English football Removal of the Glazer family as owners of Manchester United Abolishment of the European Super League |
| Methods | Protests |
| Status | Protests periodic Movement ongoing |
| Casualties | |
| Injuries | 7 (6 police, 1 civilian) |
| Arrested | 1 |
| Charged | 1 |
A number of protesters were able to gain access to the stadium resulting in an initial delay to kick-off, before the eventual postponement of the fixture. This was the first time that a Premier League match had ever been postponed due to a protest.
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