Even when viewing this thread through the lens of it being at an arch scarfer's forum, some of the contributions are shocking and, quite frankly, disgraceful.

It's evident that a significant hardcore yearn for the day when football games are played in a completely sterile environment devoid of noise and where any flicker of emotion is frowned upon. I'm positive that the highlight of their matchday experience is applauding visitors as they disembark their coaches.

Sticking the head or welly into visiting supporters at every opportunity is a tradition that's almost been lost. Those individuals - I refuse to acknowledge them as real fans - who came to those Man Utd supporters' aid should be identified and banned.