Supporter representatives met the minister to voice opposition to Malcolm Glazer's purchase of the club. Minutes show Nick Towle, the chair of Shareholders United, urged the government to "do more to stop asset stripping and encourage community ownership of clubs". In response, Mr Caborn said the takeover did not break company law and was outside the remit of his department. He disagreed with the fans' argument that lack of government intervention in the deal amounted to support for the Glazers.