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January 8, 2026
‘The club is in a mess’: Manchester United fans voice feelings before the next interim twist
Supporters serenaded Solskjær, Carrick and Fletcher among others at Burnley and staged a brief anti-Ratcliffe protest
TL;DR
- Fans displayed a protest sign at Turf Moor directed at Sir Jim Ratcliffe, urging him to stay within his designated role.
- Manchester United supporters sang songs in support of former interim managers, Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Michael Carrick.
- The club's frequent managerial changes since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement are a source of frustration for fans.
- Supporters feel the club is in a "mess" with a lack of clear direction.
- Despite current issues, Manchester United is still considered an attractive proposition globally.
- Fans acknowledge that winning again would shift criticism to other aspects of the club.
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