With Glazer's backers examining United's accounts ahead of a probable formal '800million takeover offer from the American billionaire, supporters hope a well-attended, peaceful parade down Sir Matt Busby Way prior to the Champions League tie with AC Milan will prove their determination to keep the club out of private hands.
A similar march, from the Old Trafford Metrolink stop at Lancashire County Cricket ground to the Sir Matt Busby statue, before the Premiership clash with Arsenal in October attracted around 4,000 disgruntled supporters and organisers believe tonight's demonstration will rally even more to the cause.
"There is a far greater sense of urgency now," admitted Shareholders United spokesman Sean Bones.
"Malcolm Glazer seems to think he can deflect criticism of his bid by launching a charm offensive aimed at sweet-talking United fans into accepting his proposals. The idea of that happening is totally ridiculous."
Plans to form a breakaway club in the event of Glazer completing his takeover have already been outlined by the influential Red Issue fanzine, although SU remain committed to their number one objective.
"There are three messages we want tonight's demonstration to convey," said Bones.
"First, Malcolm Glazer is not welcome at our club. Second, to remind the United board of their responsibility to the long-term investors of the club and third, to show United fans they can make a difference and can help to protect and defend the club from unwanted predators."
It is understood the Glazer camp will complete due diligence at some stage over the next week, after which the Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner will finalise a formal approach.
United chief executive David Gill has already indicated he is 'unlikely' to recommend a bid that was not substantially different from the proposals Glazer put forward earlier this month.
However, Gill has also accepted that the 300p per share Glazer is prepared to pay does represent a fair price, a move that has raised the possibility of legal action by the American if his plans do not meet with the club's wholehearted approval. Tweet
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Are you all joining the I'M USA protest march tonight rags? 4000 fans marched to the busby statue against Arsenal! Oh my word, that is a protest! that leaves 63,000 numpties to carry on watching Glazers trafford redskins and 4,000 to watch F.C. United. The I'M USA, best thing i've ever heard! Oh, and by the way, sunday, saturday Jan 15th, 46,000 City fans marched from Town to Eastlands to demonstrate their wish to see City beat Southampton.......Think about it girls!
I stand corrected......Saturday 15th Jan, Crystal Palce !
Strange, I thought Ferraris were usually Red, but then the only interesting Italian item in Manchester today is the game at O.T. -and just when are the Bitters due to play Italians? The nearest to foreign opposition might be a game against Cardiff next season, which is also the nearest that sad lot will get to the Millenium Stadium. As for the demonstration, please let me give my personel thanks to all the Reds up there who take part; more power to you all.
You not coming up for it then Derrick? What happens if you don't err when you write your name?
Sadly not, Ferrari. I doubt that you have ever had a lady pleasantly surprised at the size of your fari, but then there are some queer types around Edgely Park.
He can't just come here and take over the club!