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The home of Ed Woodward was attacked on Tuesday night in a sickening escalation of the tensions between supporters and the Manchester United executive vice-chairman.
Fans, who are unhappy at the way in which the club is being run, have recently sung songs celebrating the death of the 48-year-old who has become a figure of hate among some sections of the United support.
However, the situation took a sinister turn on Tuesday night when fans wearing balaclavas launched flares at Woodward’s Cheshire home. One video was then posted on social media with the caption: ‘Ed Woodward’s gonna die’.
Despite the incident, it is understood Woodward nor his family were at home. Woodward is married with two young daughters.
United released a strongly-worded statement condemning those involved, promising to hand out life bans to anyone found guilty of a criminal offence. A spokesman said: “Manchester United Football Club have tonight been made aware of the incident outside the home of one of our employees.
“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 and may face prosecution.
“Fans expressing opinion is one thing, criminal damage and intent to endanger life is another. There is simply no excuse for this.” Recent defeats at Arsenal and at home to Burnley have increased the pressure at United, who are 33 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
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