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Manchester United have scrapped two phone-in programmes on their TV channel MUTV because they are allegedly worried about irate supporters venting their anger at the Glazers.

The American owners, who bought the club in 2005, have never been popular with supporters, who are worried about the amount of debt they are putting United in.

A new #GlazersOut tag has been trending on social media, and the club email address has reportedly been flooded with anti-Glazer messages.

Potentially as a result of the growing discontentment United have cancelled the Paddy Crerand Show for the next two weeks.

The programme sees United legend Crerand, who won the European Cup with United, taking calls from fans, but the club are believed to have decided they are not willing to risk anti-Glazer supporters phoning up and abusing the owners.

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A spokesman for the club insisted, however, that the show takes a break most summers and will return for United's pre-season, which begins next month.

But that won't stop fans speculating over whether their protests are having an effect on the club, who have recently been linked with takeover bids from the likes of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

United supporters have long had a rocky relationship with the Glazers, and have worn green and gold scarves to games in the past to represent the colours of Newton Heath, the club United formed from in 1902.

Chairman Ed Woodward is believed to be under pressure from the Glazers to strengthen the squad this summer following United's disappointing season which saw them finish sixth and miss out on Champions League qualification.

In the past United supporters may have been willing to overlook the Glazers' faults due to their continued success on the pitch, but with the team struggling many are losing patience and believe the time has come for the owners to sell the club.