Manchester United’s ticket banner makes a comeback
Manchester United supporter group The Red Army will bring back their iconic ticket banner to the Stretford End, showing the last time Manchester City won a trophy, reports BritPanorama.
The group will display ’50 years’ since the Citizens last lifted silverware, referring to the 1976 League Cup, deeming every trophy since City’s takeover in 2008 void. Stretford End Flags sold the original banner to a Kuwaiti collector for £7,000 in 2013 and is currently trying to retrieve it.
The banner will be showcased at United’s match against Tottenham on Saturday, ticking up from 50 to 51 with the season now underway.
City boss Enzo Maresca spoke confidently ahead of his side’s clash against Liverpool, stating he has “complete trust” in the club after they were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules. He assured, “There is a process ongoing and in this moment I completely trust the club. This is what I can say about that.”
Maresca explained his loyalty, saying, “I trust the club because I trust the people, and this is also the reason why I joined the club. There is not another club in the world where I would like to be.” He indicated that discussions regarding the charges would be addressed when the club wins the appeal.
Maresca also noted he had not reviewed the findings of the commission, which revealed City recorded close to £950 million in sponsorship revenue from Abu Dhabi-based companies while approximately £830 million of the funding had originated from the Abu Dhabi United Group, which owns the club.
Maresca reiterated his focus on football amidst the surrounding controversy, stating, “For me, for the players, we can control just the football side. We are focused on that and that is what we can control; we can’t control anything different.” City faces Liverpool on Sunday, with the high-stakes match set to kick off at 4:30 pm.
As the season unfolds, the battle of narratives intensifies, reminding fans how rivalry dynamics shape the rich tapestry of football. The stage is set not just for the match, but for the stories that will emerge from it, cleanly etched in the legacy of both clubs.
