NOT WELCOME NOT WANTED

Last updated : 05 October 2004 By editor

IMUSA chairperson Jules Spencer.

"We sent Murdoch packing and gave Magnier and McManus a bloody nose, if Glazer wants a fight, we will give him one. We want to make it clear that he is not welcome or wanted as owner of Manchester United."

Our major fear is that Glazer would have to take on massive loans if he were to launch any takeover bid and the interest, plus the American's personal profit would come through increased ticket prices.

"The interest alone would amount to millions every year and Glazer would look to maximise profits from the club to pay back the debt," added Spencer.

"This can only be bad news for ordinary supporters and we will do everything we can to stop him."

Mark Longden, a spokesman for the Independent Manchester United Supporters Association, said: 'Malcolm Glazer would have to borrow £600million to buy Manchester United. Ticket prices are bound to increase and if he gets bored who is going to pay the price? You could be looking at a Leeds United situation, times 10.'