Manchester United fans unfurled a banner at Old Trafford on Sunday ahead of the Manchester Derby, condemning the club's recent actions as "a disgrace."

Manchester United supporters decided not to display flags or banners during the match against Manchester City, protesting the club's "recent conduct."

The 1958 supporters group organized a demonstration before the match to protest Manchester United's recent crackdown on ticket touts. They believe the club's actions have unfairly affected innocent supporters.

TRA, which organizes and funds the production of flags and banners for the Stretford End, issued a statement on Saturday explaining their decision.

TRA stated: "On Sunday, no flags will be displayed at the Stretford End. Instead, a banner will be hung above the players' tunnel, sending a clear message to the owners, board, and decision-makers at Manchester United: 'The way you treat us is a disgrace.'"

"This is not a message from TRA alone, but a message on behalf of every genuine supporter group, attending supporters, supporter clubs, and every fan who has contacted us directly or been negatively affected by the club's recent actions."

TRA continued: "This is also a sincere plea from Manchester United's true core fanbase, who have come to support the team across generations, yet feel their club has been tarnished, demonized, and misunderstood. They are urging the club to acknowledge the existence and value of these supporters."

"This is not just a Manchester United issue, but a crisis facing the entire league. Regardless of rivalry or historical background, this issue must be addressed at every club. Without drastic change, the future of football envisioned by decision-makers will no longer have genuine competition."

"While we still advocate for a change in ownership, if this protest becomes a catalyst for change, we believe it must have a realistic and viable roadmap."

"Unless the generations of supporters who come to back the team truly have a voice, and that voice is truly heard, whatever remains of supporter culture will soon be lost forever."

"TRA is not a protest group; we are an 'atmosphere' group. However, as long as we believe that staying silent would harm the interests of attending supporters, we will not hesitate to take a stand."

"We hope you can understand and support our decision, and we also hope that those demanding real change, and who have the ability to help drive that change, will step up and be held accountable if needed in the near future."

"Until then, we will continue to fully support the team and manager, starting with Sunday's derby."

Manchester United announced the results of their investigation into ticket touts on Friday, stating that a total of 685 suspicious accounts had been deactivated for breaching season ticket regulations.

The club stated that they had dismantled a large organized network involving ticket touts and denied that innocent supporters had been targeted. Manchester United also said that some cases of unfair treatment of supporters circulating on social media were inaccurate and did not reflect the full picture of what occurred.

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