Supporters

That Song Isn’t Funny Anymore

That Song Isn’t Funny Anymore

AT UNITED FOR years we were proud of our identity. We were hated by all and stuck together as players on the pitch and as supporters off the pitch. It didn't mat- ter whether you were from Stretford, Scarborough or the Seychelles. If you was a Red you were a Red. Although we have still provided some classic original songs we’ve also copied, ‘West Hams’ Christian Dailly/Hargreaves song’, ‘Palace ultras Song/for horrendous Pearl Harbour song’ and the one ripping off ‘From the banks’ of our clas- sic anthems. At a recent game in…Read more …
Reclaim United March

Reclaim United March

Reclaim United March – 26/01/13. Fulham at Home FA Cup Fourth Round. We arrived at the ground earlier than usual with the anticipation of the reclaim United march. There was an air of excitement prior to the game which was unusual for a run-of-the-mill fourth round FA cup tie at home to Fulham. The march was intended to give the game a greater atmosphere by recreating the spectacle of fans from yesteryear, singing the old fashioned FA cup songs and bringing along banners, and the fans certainly lived up to it. Around 5pm…Read more …
United Supporters Vs The Rest

United Supporters Vs The Rest

How many times do United supporters get quizzed on where we come from? Whether it’s on radio phone-ins or bumping into somebody on holiday, as soon as you say you support United the questions start. The hilarious “Oh, a United fan from Manchester” line comes out and you’re soon justifying yourself to some joker who ultimately knows nothing about United or football in general. United fans constantly get this but any number of other well supported English clubs similarly attract a fan base from all over the country. Boyley looks at a few…Read more …