However, the Manchester United Supporters Trust the group formerly known as Shareholders United, have sent an open letter, pleading with Sutcliffe to intervene.

• “这对许多长期球迷造成了困难（还有潜在的新球迷），他们多年来为球队付出了忠诚，得到的却是一张‘付不起就滚’的催款通牒。