Manchester United have rejected allegations from a charity suggesting they were being racially biased in their decision to create a task force for regenerating Old Trafford. The club recently announced a team of local and national experts led by Lord Sebastian Coe, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, Sara Todd, and Gary Neville to explore options for the project. Despite this, The Anthony Walker Foundation criticized the appointments, accusing the club of systemic racism due to the lack of diversity in the panel. In other news, United have received positive news with two key players returning for their upcoming match against Liverpool. Amad has cleared up his transfer hint while a new claim of a takeover by Sheikh Jassim has emerged. United have emphasized that the task force panel is still a work in progress, and the initial appointments were just the beginning of a project that prioritizes the community. Many of the panel members are leaders of organizations that United will require support from to launch this project. The CEO of the foundation, Kaushik Mistry, expressed disappointment in the lack of diversity on the ‘Task Force’. According to Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester was a crucial part of British Industrial History and has been structurally and institutionally racist since its establishment. Slavery in the Manchester area fueled industrial development, progress, and wealth. The diverse communities in the region have valuable talent, leaders, and experts with unique life experiences compared to those selected for the board. We should be seated at the main table. The problem remains the same systemic issue.
