Whilst David Gill is happy to say whatever he thinks the Glazers expect of him, Sir Alex Ferguson has been speaking his mind in relation to the green and gold protests.
Not only has he reiterated his point that he has no problem with the protests, but has even added he is delighted to see our fans out in full force wearing the green and gold.
“I’ve no issue with the Red Knights,” said Ferguson. “I know some of them, I’m quite friendly with a couple of them, and I don’t deny them their right to protest. If they want to try to buy the club, it’s entirely up to them. I’ve always said that, when United became a plc way back, they were always going to be bought. I think people forget that point. But David summed it up when he said the club’s not for sale, so what can anyone do? I have no problems with protests. I saw plenty of green and gold scarves at Wembley on Sunday, and I was delighted to see them supporting the club. We’re quite happy. As long as they’re supporting Manchester United, they can wear what they bloody like!”
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fergies got green and gold bed sheets
Green + Gold Till The Club Is Sold.
You can really tell Fergie is loving every bit of protest that is going on, he can’t say ” The Glazers Need To Go” & he always believed it was up to us. And I think he is very pleased that we are doing what were doing .
LUHG
dont let the green and gold drop even next season keep to the word
green and gold till the club is sold
the only way to get rid of these leaches is to give them nothing, dont buy the latest kits that come out at the mega store buy green and gold instead, dont buy programmes, pies, beers, etc at half time dont spend a penny at old trafford
luhg
lets hope for the best!
LUHG
Honestly, talk about selective reporting. Hearing what you wanting to hear. Viewing the world through G&G lenses….
This is also more of Alex Ferguson’s actual quotes from the Times:
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that there is “no chance” of the Red Knights persuading Manchester United supporters to boycott games in their battle to wrest control of the club from the Glazer family.
And the United manager heaped scorn on Keith Harris, the executive chairman of Seymour Pierce, the stockbrokers, and a member of the Knights, for urging fans to hit the Glazers in the pocket by ripping up their season tickets and binning their replica shirts.
Echoing the withering criticism of Harris from David Gill, the United chief executive, on Wednesday, Ferguson said, sarcastically, yesterday: “Now that is a great idea [boycotting Old Trafford on match days]. That’s come from an intelligent guy, has it?”
Asked if people trying to influence supporters to stay away hurt the club, Ferguson said: “Of course it does.”
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article7051918.ece
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Scott, if you continue to overlook what SAF and others in the United hierarchy state, you will lose personal credibility.
Yes I know it’s a blog, yes I know that you’re not a journo etc, but come on – some people reading here might actually believe what you state, so you are misleading them. If you think the campaign stands up on it’s own sufficiently, then you should have the cojones to report what the great man is saying….
The cavalry is here.
@ Costas
Hahahahahaha
I am literally rolling over laughing on that one!
hahahahahahaha
A bit mores seriously…..
yes the idea of boycotting games is bollocks………..but if that is the ONLY way to get something better (if indeed there is something better on the plate–we are yet to see—I certainly hope that is the case), then maybe we would have to…
Paul H – But this article is about wearing green and gold, not boycotting games. I have a season ticket and have never boycotted a match, so I don’t see why Ferguson expressing an opinion the majority of us agree on, and me choosing not to mention it, discredits this blog in any way. Boycotting games has nothing to do with us wearing green and gold.
@Red Devil
I agree. The next step is a very crucial one. Things have to be taken to the next level, but only if there is a realistic solution on the horizon. Boycotting games isn’t the next step anyway. Maybe a products boycott…
fair’s fair paul h.
i don’t like being mislead.
OK Scott, still think you should have included it though because it’s relevant to the overall RK agenda. Some folks might read the post and think SAF actually supports the RK movement…they might make that connection, albeit incorrectly. You know he also said “we welcome all sinners, even City fans would be welcome….” Whatever the hell that means?
At the end of the day, Fergie’s take on supporters and G&G is that it’s good for the atmosphere, shows how much the supporters love the club and shows great camerarderie. All good stuff. And on that basis I agree with him. It has been extraordinary to see it evolve in the way it has. It’s also coincided with a pretty good run for the team. So as long as it doesn’t become destructive, it’s all good.
Btw, is the boycott of the start of the Milan game still on?
Just confirms what we’ve always known,
like all United fans FERGIE HATES GLAZER.
Paul H – I’m afraid I can’t accept responsibility for people drawing their own wrong conclusions. I didn’t mention anything about the RKs, my point was about the green and gold. You’ve posted the link so any misunderstandings should be resolved.
No plans for Milan. There’s a meeting on Weds before the Milan game but they’re having a laugh if they think they could organise for fans to arrive late to a game on the actual day it’s being played.
Paulie baby, you want Fergie quotes about the Red Knights?
Here you go, luv:
“I have no issue with the Red Knights. I’m quite friendly with some of them. I don’t deny them their right to protest. If they want to try and buy the club that is entirely up to them.”
Yeah, sounds like he hates the Red Knights almost as much as you and Wakey Wakey do.
@Fred
Paul is right in pointing out that certain quotes from Sir Alex is not included. And having no issues with them, does not mean he supports them, in fact, you should find out what Sir Alex said about Harris if you think he supports that group
No “fuck off to Chelsea if you don´t like it” anymore then.
fuck off paul H, you and the journos are taking those quotes out of context. You fucking cunt
@Fred, did you read all his quotes? I’m not saying that he “hates them”, why would he? They’ve not destabilised the club. Yet. He might change his views on that if they do. For the record I don’t “hate” them either, just as I don’t “love” the Glazers – contrary to popular belief
I just don’t think the RK thing is viable and I think they could unsettle the team potentially at some point, but no danger immediately of that….
Watching the uncut press conference last night, I got the feeling SAF is enjoying the G&G demonstrations and feels the RKs are doing nothing wrong in trying to construct a bid for the club, however, his feelings on Keith Harris seem to mirror those of David Gill has of Harris. Not sure if theres some history with Harris or not.
Marq, I am aware of Fergie’s (and Gill’s) comments about Harris. But Harris is not technically one of the Red Knights, is he? He’s just a dealbroker or facilitator or some such bollocks. Gill said nothing bad about the other two Knights who he mentioned by name, O’Neill and Rawlinson, while Ferguson has implied that they are friends of his.
It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if a certain manager and chief executive are secretly Red Knights themselves.
;-D
118,934
@Scott the Red
“Whilst David Gill is happy to say whatever he thinks the Glazers expect of him, Sir Alex Ferguson has been speaking his mind in relation to the green and gold protests.”
Was that really needed? I know you have a chip on your shoulder over Gill because you choose to take a previous comment of his out of context (You took his ‘Ridiculous Protest’ comments to mean the G&G campaign when he was talking about the Milan boycott) but why do you keep labelling what Gill says as lies while holding Fergie as telling the truth. The things Gill have said are pretty much the same as Fergie has said. No-one minds the protest happening if its good for the atmosphere so the G&G is fine in the eyes of both of these (And I bet even the Glazers aren’t concerned if it means it helps the team be successful)
@Frenchman7
Harris history in football isn’t at all a good one. While anyone he is working with will bring up Chelsea and Villa to support why they are working with him when you know the rest of his history he quickly becomes a joke who is only it it for the money and the publicity. The Red Knights would have been alot better if they hadn’t got involved with him as he has single handled made their attempt 100 times harder as he has spouted so much rubbish to try and get the Fans on his side that expectations are now too high
Is he calling people who wear G&G to matches sinners..?
Wakey – was it really needed? Yes. I didn’t call Gill a liar, I said he says whatever the Glazers would want him to say. Both him and Ferguson are getting paid by the Glazers, but only one of them is saying anything respectful about the fans and our right to protest.
Please show me comments from David Gill where he has said anything like “I have no problems with protests. I saw plenty of green and gold scarves at Wembley on Sunday, and I was delighted to see them supporting the club. We’re quite happy.”
I love the pictures of Fergie sporting the red scarf and his medal. They make him look like the all conquering ruler he is
willierednut Said,March 6th, 2010 @14:57 118,934
Now what you need to do with your regular little tweets on this largely meaningless number (sorry to shatter the illusion) is include it as a percentage of Manchester United’s global fan base*
So. Are you ready for this?
118,934
0.036% signed up
only 99.964% to go
As David Gill said, with a club with so many supporters, there are always bound to a few dissenters (not an exact quote, but along those lines) and that it to be expected.
Let me know when you achieve the magic 1% – that’s only 3.3 million people.
Cheers (don’t mean to devalue the views or feelings of the supporters and come across as condenscending)
*number as confirmed/estimated by Manchester United Football Club and various football analysts
The cavalry is still here? Yawn…
Thanks for that Paul h.
willierednut Said,March 6th, 2010 @17:42 Thanks for that Paul h.
Anytime. Don’t mention it. You are more than welcome. The least I could do. And as I said, let me know when we’re up to 1% support. Even the longest journey, must start with the first few small steps…
(Must reiterate I’ve no intention to insult, offend or devalue the views of genuine supporters, or question their right to protest…)
Jeez, is that really the best back 4 reunited, for the first time in bloody ages.. Brilliant.
He’s trying to lean towards the United fans without causing a rift between himself and the Glazers. Not much else he can do in fairness but at least he’s acknowledging the campaign!
Who’s going to take over the daily running of the club is what i’m interested in. I think gill has been good and I suppose his hands are tied when it comes to his comments. Bit dubious of this Harris fella now but I know nothin could be worse than the glazers. When I get over to the spurs game I wanna represent but I don’t fancy having a street vendor take advantage of me when I’m protesting about these hairy American bastards doing it. All profits from g&g merchandise should go to must as part of our contribution to this cash being raised.
You’ve totally twisted the emphasis to suit your agenda, Scott, as usual. Don’t bother posting back that it’s your blog and you can be as irresponsible in your reporting as you want to be be .. that’s patently obvious to anyone who engages their brain.
Fergie doesn’t “support the protests” any more than I do and you know it. He just doesn’t oppose them as long as they’re not negatively affecting the team. I am sure Gill is of the same opinion. The green and gold campaign is obviousily harmless (read ineffective) and the owners will not give two shits as long as there’s bums on seats.
What’s the betting we don’t introduce Green and Gold as our away kit next season and you lot will have to fork out for more new scarfs and banners!!?
LU – IFIT
how about saf wearing a green&gold tie next game vs milan?
at least he tries to say he stays behind the fans..
Fred said: “It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if a certain manager and chief executive are secretly Red Knights themselves.”
Well, well, well…
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/mar/07/alex-ferguson-manchester-united-buyout
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/406024626?-11193
Sorry to burst your bubble Fred.
Don’t look on this site for a blog story that Fergie is absolutely furious with reports that he backs the Red Knights. Or his comment today that he and the Glazers have “100% Trust In Each Other”!!
The outdated agenda behind MUST and the contrived “supported friendly” agenda of the so called Red Knights, both of whom need YOU to help THEM take control of the club, know a happy Fergie who calls the Glazers “terrific owners” really hurts their negative propaganda laden campaign.
That’s way I say, Love United – In Fergie I Trust!
LU – IFIT
Here’s the link to that story:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/10/03/07/SOCCER_Man_Utd_Ferguson.html
LU -IFIT
Also, see how manipulative these Red Knights are. They spread innuendo and get their friends in the press to lead withy headlines that Fergie backs the bid despite the fact that he strenuously denies it. (See Fred’s Guardian story link above.) They don’t even cover his latest statement that he and the Glazers have “100% confidence in each other”.
Don’t let other interests use your love of United to destabilize the Club!
LU – IFIT
Fred Said,March 7th, 2010 @14:35 Fred said: “It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if a certain manager and chief executive are secretly Red Knights themselves.”
You’d be closer to the truth, Fred, if you had picked Roberto Mancini and Gary Cook, or any other Manager/CEO pairing who have a vested interest in destabilising Manchester United.
Actually, on a serious note. If there is ever found to be a shred of truth in the SAF story, the Glazers will either
1. Realise that SAF support for RKs, is the signal to sell and cave into them or
2. Dismiss him (unthinkable, I know) for disloyalty and install their own man, preventing Fergie from going upstairs as Director of Football, or President or whatever…..
Even if (and that is a big IF) SAF is hankering for some RK action, including putting some of his own not inconsiderable wealth into it, he will not risk such an ignominious ending to his United career.
My sources tell me Fergie is furious that some idiot has let the cat out of the bag. It was probably that buffoon Keith Harris. Whoever blabbed to the press has jeopardised the takeover now. Could even be a Benedict Arnold among the Red Knights. I’ll keep you guys posted with the relevant updates.
@Davey Mack – I’m dying to know, what exactly does “LU – IFIT” stand for?
Fred ….. your sources are wrong. Fergie chose today to use the word “trust” to describe how he feels about the Glazers because he knows how important mutual trust is in the owner / CEO / Manager relationship.
All this inuendo is in the interest of those who want to destabilize this club. While Fergie gets the support he needs on transfer in and outs and contracts he’s very happy with the current ownership, who are here for the long term and who could give two shits about the latest fashion trend at OT of wearing Norwich scarfs!
LU – IFIT … Love United – In Fergie I Trust is my way of saying as long as Fergie’s happy why are we trying to understand, never mind second guess how best to finance a “global sporting enterprise”.
LU – IFIT
Well then if the Red Knights are good enough for Fergie, they should be good enough for you!
I agree though, it is important that Fergie has the Glazers’ trust.