Emotions have been simmering for 16 years, so a bit of aggression is understandable, the theory went.
Like supporters of the other five ‘big six’ clubs, Manchester United’s fans are angry about the European Super League proposals.
That debt currently stands at £455.5m, according to the club’s latest accounts, which were released on 4 March, 2021.
But for some, the sentiment never dimmed.
Other than the major deals with Adidas, Chevrolet and others, they sell on a regional basis across the globe, so they have telecoms partners in USA and Canada, another in Africa, another in China.
Beyond question, they have spent a lot of money on players.