02.03.2010
Red Knights confirm Man Utd takeover plan


Manchester United fans demonstrate against the Glazer ownership before a match at Old Trafford in January 2010.
A group of wealthy Manchester United supporters on Tuesday confirmed that they had held talks about launching a bid to take over the Premier League champions.
In a statement, the group, who have styled themselves as the Red Knights, said they were examining the feasibility of a proposal to be put to United's American owners, the Glazer family, and called for backing from United fans worldwide.
Source: © 2010 AFP - Andrew Yates
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