All about the Manchester United fans’ protest - a podcast by BBC Radio 5 live

Jeanette Kwakye presents a special edition of the Football Daily – reacting to the Man United fans’ protest at Old Trafford which saw one of the biggest games of the Premier League season – Man United v Liverpool postponed as a result.

Former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson, Luke Edwards from The Telegraph and Ben Haines from 90min give their thoughts on whether the 200 fans who stormed the Old Trafford pitch went too far and the importance of supporters having the right to protest.

BBC 5 Live producer Gary Flintoff describes how the events unfolded at Old Trafford and what it was like to be inside when it happened.

Manchester United fan Joe Smith from the Stretford Paddock Youtube channel tells us why he joined the peaceful protests outside the ground and why he is unhappy with the owners the Glazers.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain gives us insight into what the Manchester United players would have been feeling whilst the protests happened.

The panel discuss what they think may happen next and if this now represents a significant shift in fan power in football.




TOPICS

1’00” – Gary Flintoff describes the protest and how the events unfolded

10’20” – Panel’s thoughts on the football fans’ right to protest and how it played out

23’00” – The Manchester United fans’ reaction to the protest

33’00” – Does this mark a significant shift in fan power in football?

36’00” – How will this have affected the Manchester United players?

45’00” – How the social media boycott affected how the story developed

50’00” – What happens next?

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