Glazer Rebuffed

Manchester United have ended talks with the US sports tycoon Macolm Glazer over a possible takeover of the club.



United said the offer "was not in the best interests of the company".

Chairman of the influential Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association, Jules Spencer, added: "This is a welcome statement.

"If Glazer wishes to make a hostile bid, he will be against not only the supporters but the board as well."

The end of negotiations between Man Utd and the Glazer camp was rejoiced by fans, who have tirelessly campaigned against the takeover.

"This looks like the final nail in Malcolm Glazer's coffin because JP Morgan [Glazer's bankers] do not back hostile takeovers," said SU spokesman Oliver Houston.

"It is fantastic news and due in no small part to the campaign we have waged against him".

"The fans have led from the front and I hope the board will recognise that and give them some kind of payback".

"We have rallied to the cause to protect our club and we would like a meeting with the board ahead of the AGM on 12 November to discuss how we can go forward together".

"It's time for the board, the manager, the players and the fans all to be working in the same direction".