JAKARTA - A group of Manchester United fans have called the club a laughing stock while announcing new plans to protest against management.
The 1958 group had previously organized demonstrations against those responsible at Old Trafford, in particular the majority owner, the Glazer family.
They accused Manchester United's hierarchy - including minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe - of turning the club into a circus.
The situation made the group of supporters say they intend to protest ahead of the English League match against Fulham on February 1, 2026.
The ire directed at the British billionaire, Ratcliffe, has been mounting since the 73-year-old took control in February 2024.
An anti-Ratcliffe banner was displayed by Manchester United supporters in the away stand at Turf Moor during the 2-2 draw with Burnley on Thursday, January 8, 2026, early morning WIB - the first game since the dismissal of Manager Ruben Amorim.
"After being tossed from one disaster to the next, Ratcliffe looks like an incompetent clown who turned the club into a circus."
"Instead of being the best in its class, we (the club) are the laughing stock. The last few days at Manchester United have been incredible and very worrying."
"On the pitch, we witnessed a mediocre performance from an average team without identity, direction, or ambition. Off the pitch, the chaos is even worse," the 1958 group said in a statement.
Manchester United continue to search for an interim manager to replace Amorim, with former players Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick, and Ruud van Nistelrooy all under consideration.
Interim manager Darren Fletcher, who has previously managed Burnley, will return to lead the team when Brighton visit Old Trafford on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in the FA Cup Third Round.
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