MAURICE WATKINS

Last updated : 15 May 2005 By editor

Maurice Watkins is set to incur the wrath of Manchester United fans again by banking £15m from the sale of five million shares to Malcolm Glazer.

Watkins, who had his car daubed in paint months ago by supporters angry he'd sold shares to Glazer, is thought to be the biggest shareholder amongst the Reds' hierarchy.

And it's believed he is likely to cash in this week when the American tycoon takes another significant step towards completing his £790m takeover of the the club.

With Glazer set to announce to the Stock Exchange tomorrow he's acquired 75 per cent of the club's shares he will move to de-list the club from the Stock Market and take United private.

That would mean the shares held by individuals and institutions would be effectively worthless - and Watkins could again come under-fire.