Manchester United coach: The fans kept up, but we have to listen
Manchester United coach, second in the Premier League, Norwegian Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, considered that the “Red Devils” fans “went too far” in their reaction by sweeping the “Old Trafford” stadium on Sunday, but it should be “heard” and the voices opposing the club’s sporting policy. Solskjaer at the press conference held before the second leg of the Champions League semi-final "Europa League" today against Roma (United won 6-2 in the first leg) "We have to listen to the voice of the fans. Pretending is a right for everyone, but it must be civilized. It must be peaceful. "
"Unfortunately, when (the stadium) is stormed and policemen are injured, and scars for life, things take an upward turn. When things get out of control in this way, it becomes up to the police. It is no longer a matter of expressing opinions." United fans stormed the "Old Trafford" stadium before the match against rivals Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, as part of a protest against the club's American owners, which caused the match to be postponed to a later date. A group of angry fans also went to the hotel where the United players had gathered before the match, to prevent the bus from leaving the venue.
Police arrested a 28-year-old man in front of the hotel on charges of several crimes, including throwing a firearm and threatening attendees.
A police spokesman said that six policemen were injured in the clashes, including those who sustained a fracture of their eye socket and wounds to the face.
United fans have renewed anger at the Glazer family, the club’s owner, over their role in launching the European Champions League, which collapsed only 48 hours after its launch last month, as a result of strong opposition from fans, players, governments and local, continental and international associations.
The Glazers have owned United since their controversial takeover in 2005 during a period of massive debt the club has suffered.
In protest against the transfer of ownership of the club to the Americans, United fans wore green and gold for matches at the beginning of the Glazers' reign, namely the colors of Newton Heath, the club founded in 1878 that eventually became Manchester United after 24 years.
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