NOT FOR SALE

Last updated : 16 November 2004 By editor

United 'expect unexpected from Glazer'

Anti-Malcolm Glazer campaigner Keith Harris has warned the Manchester United board to expect the unexpected from the American in the coming days.

After a fluctuating day on the Stock Market, United's share price was down by just over 2.5% at the close of business, less than had been anticipated following the resignation of Glazer's bankers JP Morgan on Friday evening.

'Glazer has been cornered before but come out fighting,' Harris told Sky Sports News.

'He is an unpredictable character, and I think possibly what he is going to do is do something we cannot predict.'

Harris is currently working with influential fans' group Shareholders United in trying to build a 25% blocking stake that could not prevent Glazer taking control but would subject him to the type of scrutiny that could deter a takeover attempt.

'If we could get 25%, it would send out a signal that Manchester United is not for sale,' said Harris.

'We have made significant progress against an ever-changing background, which is not the best way to work. But we don't want this man to come near us.'