Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Grayling (Conservative), on Monday, 11 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 49 members in total.

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FUTURE OF MANCHESTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

That this house notes the interest of American businessman, Malcolm Glazer, in taking over Manchester United Football Club; notes that while Manchester United is open to takeover as is any listed company, it is much more than a business and that it is an important part of the community in the North West and to the millions of people who support the club; notes the immense success nationally and internationally that the club has enjoyed under the managership of Sit Alex Ferguson; expresses its concern about any takeover proposal which would leave what is a debt-free club heavily indebted for the future; further notes the strength of feeling among supporters' groups, but calls on supporters to exercise restraint in those protests against Mr Glazer's proposals and to ensure that their actions are within the law; and calls upon Mr Glazer not to launch a bid unless he can clearly demonstrate that he will strengthen rather than weaken the club.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

FUTURE OF MANCHESTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB (1693A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Colin Challen (primary, Labour) and tabled on Monday, 18 October 2004. It has been signed by 14 members in total.

Line 8, delete from "groups" to end and insert: "and calls on supporters to be given a far greater role in the ownership of this and other football clubs which are currently at the mercy of large owners and financial interests which have brought higher ticket prices, excessive players' wages and have turned the sport of football into little more than a financial lottery."

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1693 

1693A1 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Football Managers Manchester United

Link

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