Manchester United’s Muslim supporters have called for Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family to leave the club, declaring that they have lost confidence in the current ownership structure.

The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club (MUMSC) issued a statement of no confidence on Saturday, September 19, following fresh comments by Ratcliffe about immigration, benefits and the state of the United Kingdom.

Ratcliffe, who is a minority co-owner of Manchester United and oversees the club’s football operations through INEOS, made the remarks during a BBC interview.

He said Britain was “on the slide” and argued that stronger action was needed to address immigration and benefits.

The comments prompted a fresh response from MUMSC, which had previously criticised Ratcliffe earlier this year after he said Britain had been “colonised by immigrants”.

The supporters’ group said Ratcliffe had previously apologised for his choice of language, but argued that his latest remarks showed that its concerns had not been resolved.

“We hoped a lesson had been learned. Clearly, it has not,” MUMSC said in its statement.

‘Manchester United would not be Manchester United without them’

The supporters’ group placed particular emphasis on the diversity of Manchester United’s global fan base and workforce.

“Our players, staff, stewards, security teams and supporters come from different countries, cultures, ethnicities, religions and backgrounds,” MUMSC said.

“Manchester United would not be Manchester United without them. That diversity isn't a weakness of Manchester United. It is part of Manchester United.”

The group added: “Different backgrounds. Different beliefs. Different politics. One Manchester United.”

MUMSC said its concerns were not limited to Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration.

According to the group, the dispute was also about the broader direction of Manchester United and the relationship between the club's leadership and its supporters.

“This is bigger than one defeat. Bigger than one manager. Bigger than one season,” the group said.

“It is about the direction, leadership and identity of Manchester United Football Club.”

Muslim supporters demand change at Old Trafford

The group said it had lost confidence in the current ownership following what it described as years of decline, broken promises and repeated failure.

“After years of decline, broken promises and repeated failure, Manchester United Muslim Supporters’ Club has lost confidence in the current ownership structure of Manchester United Football Club,” the statement said.

MUMSC then issued its most direct demand.

“Enough is enough. It is time for change. The Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe must go.”

The statement comes amid broader supporter dissatisfaction with Manchester United's ownership.

Fans had already protested against the Glazers and Ratcliffe before the recent Manchester derby, while the club has also faced criticism over its sporting performances and decisions affecting supporters.

Ratcliffe faces renewed scrutiny

Ratcliffe became Manchester United’s minority co-owner after INEOS acquired a 27.7 per cent stake in the club in 2024. The arrangement gave INEOS control of football operations while the Glazer family retained majority ownership.

His tenure has included significant organisational changes, including hundreds of job cuts, while his public comments have increasingly become a source of controversy among sections of the club’s support.

The latest intervention by MUMSC therefore adds another layer to the continuing debate over Manchester United’s ownership and direction.

For the supporters’ group, the issue is not simply about results on the pitch.

It says the future of Manchester United must also reflect the diverse community that has supported the club across generations.

And with MUMSC now publicly withdrawing its confidence in both Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, pressure on Manchester United’s ownership has once again moved into the spotlight.