This resulted in the formation of Shareholders United Against Murdoch – now the Manchester United Supporters' Trust – who encouraged supporters to buy shares in the club in an attempt to block any hostile takeover.
Isto provocou a formación do Shareholders United Against Murdoch -máis tarde renomeado como Manchester United Supporters' Trust- que anima aos partidarios a comprar accións do club nun intento para evitar calquera posible compra hostil.