Manchester United’s Muslim Supporters’ Club has called for Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family to leave the club, following fresh comments by the INEOS chairman about immigration and the state of the United Kingdom.
The supporters’ group issued a statement of no confidence in the club’s ownership structure after Ratcliffe, who holds a minority stake in Manchester United, again spoke about immigration and welfare during a BBC interview.
Ratcliffe said he believed the United Kingdom was “on the slide” and argued that stronger action was needed on immigration and benefits. His latest remarks have reignited criticism from sections of Manchester United’s fanbase, with the Muslim Supporters’ Club describing the comments as “deeply disappointing” and “completely unacceptable.”
The controversy comes several months after Ratcliffe faced criticism for comments in which he said Britain had been “colonised by immigrants”. He subsequently apologised for the wording if it had offended people.
However, the Manchester United Muslim Supporters’ Club said it had hoped the earlier controversy would lead to a different approach from the businessman.
“We hoped a lesson had been learned. Clearly, it has not,” the group said in its latest statement.
According to the supporters’ group, its concerns extend beyond Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration. It also criticised the wider direction of Manchester United under the current ownership, pointing to what it described as years of decline, broken promises and poor decision-making.
The group argued that supporters have continued to spend money and attend matches despite the club’s struggles, while raising concerns about ticket prices, the condition of Old Trafford and the club’s overall sporting performance.
Manchester United have indeed endured a difficult opening to the 2026/27 campaign. The club have lost two of their opening four Premier League matches and were eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Brighton after surrendering a two-goal lead. They also suffered a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League.
The ownership issue has therefore become increasingly prominent among sections of the United support.
Before the Manchester derby, supporters staged protests against the club’s ownership, while a banner displayed inside Old Trafford read: “The way you treat us is a disgrace.”
The Muslim Supporters’ Club also highlighted Manchester United’s diverse fanbase and workforce in its statement.
The group said the club’s players, staff, stewards, security personnel and supporters come from different countries, cultures, ethnicities and religions, arguing that this diversity forms an important part of Manchester United’s identity.
“Different backgrounds. Different beliefs. Different politics. One Manchester United,” the group stated.
The supporters’ organisation further argued that its criticism was not simply a reaction to one defeat or one manager.
It said the issue was about the long-term direction, leadership and identity of the football club.
The group ultimately called for both Ratcliffe and the Glazer family to leave Manchester United, stating that it had lost confidence in the current ownership structure.
Ratcliffe, meanwhile, remains involved in the club through INEOS, which acquired a minority stake in Manchester United in 2024 and assumed responsibility for football operations.
The latest dispute therefore adds another layer to an already difficult period around Old Trafford. The club is dealing with pressure over its performances on the pitch while supporters continue to debate the direction of its ownership and leadership.
For the Manchester United Muslim Supporters’ Club, Ratcliffe’s latest comments have become part of a broader disagreement over the values, direction and management of the club.
With Manchester United preparing for their next Premier League fixture against Fulham, attention will now turn to whether the latest controversy produces any response from the club, Ratcliffe or the wider ownership structure.
For supporters, however, the message from the Muslim Supporters’ Club is clear: it believes significant change is required at the top of Manchester United.
