Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer has written to supporters acknowledging the ‘need for change’ and better communication.
Nine of the original European Super League clubs – including the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ – have declared their commitment to Uefa and its competitions at continental and domestic levels.
Manchester United’s schedule of four matches in a week is “not physically possible” the boss of world players’ union FIFPRO has warned.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reiterated the need for supporters to be heard but the Manchester United manager feels the anti-Glazer protests that forced Sunday’s clash with Liverpool to be called off went ‘too far’.
Manchester United will play three Premier League matches in just five days after their postponed game against Liverpool was rescheduled for next Thursday.
Supporters’ group Spirit of Shankly (SoS) believes its first meeting with Liverpool’s hierarchy was positive after submitting a four-point plan to improve fan engagement.
Chelsea have announced starting from 1 July there will be a supporter presence at club board meetings.
Rio Ferdinand is expecting further fan protests and believes the tribal divisions between supporters are being set aside in a common cause – to force club owners to listen.
Supporters’ group Spirit of Shankly (SoS) is hopeful its first meeting with Liverpool’s hierarchy will lead to the repairing of relationships fractured by the club’s involvement in the failed European Super League.