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NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION

Last updated : 17 March 2003 By Editor
The IMUSA protest against the relentless succession of early kick offs this season is less than a week away. They are looking to start off a national campaign on Saturday at the Fulham match. Everyone from Fergie downwards has had enough of this constant disruption and it is up to every supporter to show his or her discontent. If this planned protest falls flat it will be a green light to the powers that be to do whatever they want with our game. Anyone fancy a Thursday afternoon away at Southampton because it fits in well with Asian broadcasting timetables?

Organised through IMUSA and the website www.3pmsat.co.uk thousands of cards bearing "3pm" will be handed out for fans to display their opposition to being messed about by the TV companies, the police and the PL.

To attract as much publicity as possible we ask those Reds primarily situated in the lower sections of Old Trafford to pick up a card to take into the ground with them. Cards will be distributed outside the ground with 3pm campaigners situated on the main approaches to the stadium.

IMUSA also need volunteers to give up an hour or so of their time before the game. If you are prepared to make this small sacrifice then e-mail windy@imusa.org to offer help/support.

If you sit in either East Lower, West Lower or behind the corner flags then IMUSA would especially like to hear from you.

Or you could just turn up to one of the meeting points on the day of the game (SMB Way, North Stand Bridge, Railway Bridge) and let the person there know that you're willing to distribute placards.

A website has been set up with an on-line petition at www.3pmsat.co.uk

Don't take the apathetic attitude and leave it to someone else. Don't be cynical and ask what a few lousy cards will do. IMUSA and co are asking for a guarantee that 50% of United's games start at 3pm on a Saturday. If you want your football back in its traditional slot do your bit to achieve that aim now before it's too late. Don't leave it to someone else.