Man Utd condemns those involved in attack on Woodward's home

After the home of Ed Woodward was reportedly attacked on Tuesday, Manchester United issued a strong statement on the incident.

Published : Jan 29, 2020 10:43 IST

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward wasn't reportedly at home when it was attacked.
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward wasn't reportedly at home when it was attacked.
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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward wasn't reportedly at home when it was attacked.

Manchester United will ban for life any supporters who were involved in an attack on the home of executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward on Tuesday.

The Mirror reported between 20 and 30 fans threw flares at Woodward's house on the eve of United's EFL Cup semifinal second leg against Manchester City.

In a statement provided to Omnisport , the Premier League club criticised the attack, saying there was "no excuse" for the "unwarranted" act.

"Manchester United Football Club have tonight been made aware of the incident outside the home of one of our employees," the statement read.

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"We know that the football world will unite behind us as we work with Greater Manchester Police to identify the perpetrators of this unwarranted attack.

"Anybody found guilty of a criminal offence, or found to be trespassing on this property, will be banned for life by the club.

"Fans expressing opinion is one thing, criminal damage and intent to endanger life and property is another. There is simply no excuse for this."

United fans had chanted about Woodward - who was understood not to be at home at the time of the incident - and the club's owners, the Glazers, during a 6-0 FA Cup win over Tranmere Rovers on Sunday.

Sitting fifth in the Premier League, United has been increasingly criticised amid a difficult run of form that has seen it win only three of its previous eight games in all competitions.

It also comes as it reportedly continues to work on bringing in reinforcements in January, with Sporting CP star Bruno Fernandes a target.

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