Man Utd fans stage Glazer protest

Fans chanted that their club was not for sale

Thousands of Manchester United fans have staged a protest against a possible takeover by US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer.

Fans paraded down Sir Matt Busby Way outside Old Trafford holding banners saying the club was "Not For Sale".

Six people were arrested for public order offences but police said most fans were well behaved ahead of the Premiership match against Arsenal.

A few then went to the club's Megastore where some displays were knocked over.

Cans were thrown at the shop entrance, which was guarded by police on foot and horseback.

Thousands voiced their opposition to Malcolm Glazer

Mr Glazer, who owns the Tampa Bay Buccaneers American Football franchise, must secure 75% of United's shares to win control of the club, which is currently valued at £743m.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "Early on in the afternoon there was a low level disturbance in the Megastore where some fans tipped over display stands.

"No arrests were made and the situation was quickly brought under control by security staff working for Manchester United and police officers.

"Later, a march involving generally very well behaved Manchester United fans proceeded along Sir Matt Busby Way.

"Police shepherded the fans to a designated area where they continued to protest.

Pitch invasion

"During this, there were a few minor incidents of objects being thrown, but on the whole the fans were very well behaved.

"Six arrests were made for public order offences."

A Manchester United spokesman refused to comment.

The protest follows a pitch invasion which halted a United reserve game against Birmingham City.

Club director Maurice Watkins' car was also daubed with red paint after a million shares he sold ended up as part of Mr Glazer's stake in the club.