MANCHESTER UNITED have tightened up their security around Old Trafford by erecting steel barriers following furious fan protests.
Angry supporters stormed inside the Theatre of Dreams last week during heated protests against the club’s owners which forced their clash against Liverpool to be postponed.
Meanwhile a previous protest saw around 20 supporters walk into Carrington and speak to boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
And the Red Devils have taken advice from police to beef up their security ahead of their home match against Leicester on Tuesday.
Solsjkaer’s side then face Liverpool in the rearranged tie just 48 hours later, before hosting Fulham the following Tuesday.
With fans potentially protesting against the hated Glazer family prior to their meeting against the Foxes, United have placed a ring of steel outside their ground.
It is believed that fans managed to enter the stadium last week through the Munich Tunnel where they pushed down barriers.
And reinforced structures have now been erected in a bid to stop future break-ins.
Police are expected to be present in large numbers ahead of the game against Leicester.
SunSport have exclusively revealed how United are fearful of a summer of chaos where fans could disrupt the club for months.
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A source said: “United’s success is often attributed to the fact they have fans all over the world who come out in droves to support them.
“But what if some of those decide instead of going along to a friendly in America or the Far East, they are going to launch a similar protest.
“It’s very hard to predict and it’s difficult to stop — and it is causing them a huge headache.
“The green and gold protests against the Glazer ownership have been going on a long time.
“The European Super League plans have breathed new life into them and show no signs of slowing down.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
