I'm a United fan who was at the game earlier - no attempt whatsoever here to defend the cretins who acted up today. I'd say I am embarrassed to support the same club as them but they're not football supporters - they're a bunch of lowlives who use football as a means to an end, that end being escapism from their pathetic existences through violence, vandalism and generally being morons. Don't know if they were MUFC or FCUM, don't really care - neither club deserves having their name dragged through the mud by them and I'd hope in the cold light of day we won't all be tarred by the same brush.
Can't blame the stewards for what went on as far as I could see, any real intervention was only likely to make things worse. The police should have been there far far sooner - it was obvious from a very early stage that it was going to kick off. Not sure what United could have done to stop these people who unfortunately attach themselves to the club from attending today's game and causing trouble, but all the same I'd hope we'd at the very least pay for any damage caused.
It does look like future friendlies between United and Alty are a no-go. These morons aren't going anywhere and unsegregated, unpoliced friendlies so close to Manchester are always going to attract them. It's a real shame, I've always enjoyed coming to Moss Lane, be it for friendlies or reserve matches.