“Football is a game of passion and we fully respect fans’ right to make their feelings known, as long as this remains legal and peaceful at all times.
“But I would very much hope that all fans within Old Trafford approach next season with renewed optimism and confidence as we look forward to a fresh start under Erik ten Hag.”
The Fans’ Forum minutes were published on the same day as United released their third-quarter results, which revealed the club’s net debt is now £495.7m. A cash dividend of $0.09 per share will be paid on 24 June, which means more funds going out of the club, mainly to members of the Glazer family.
These regular payments, combined with a relative lack of success on the pitch, are a major factor behind the protests.
However, United insiders argue the dividends and what they see as ‘low-cost debts’ account for a small fraction of revenues and do not stop investment in the team.