A football club is not simply a business but a community of current and former players, staff, and supporters forged by tradition and built on passion.

Since 1985, the Association of Former Manchester United Players has supported former players and academy members who earned little or nothing from football during less lucrative times. It includes former players such as Bryan Robson, Brian Kidd, and Dennis Irwin. Until this year, Manchester United has donated £40,000 every year to support the charity. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire owner of the club, has canceled this donation as a part of the club’s “cost-cutting” measures.

As Manchester United supporters, we must voice our displeasure at the disregard for our club’s legacy and the people who have made our great club what it is today. Sign this petition to show Manchester United that this egregious action should be reconsidered or that Sir Jim Ratcliffe should pay out of pocket for the donation.