UNITED FANS GETS A SLAP

Last updated : 22 August 2002 By newshound

"This is a real slap in the face for our travelling support,'' said Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association chairman Mark Longden.

"We were expecting to get messed around as usual this season but when the decision to switch the game was made, IMUSA made several submissions attempting to get the decision reversed.

"As is often the case, our pleas fell on deaf ears.''

The Premier League have promised the move is a 'one-off', although that has done little to placate the United contingent.

"We are told this will be a one-off, well why can't it work in our favour for a change?'' added Longden.

"Why can't BSkyB just decide to screen another match, so that, just as a one-off, it's not the fans who are inconvenienced?''