For the first time in 17 years, Manchester United fans have genuine hope that the Glazer family are ready to sell up and hand control of their football club to a new owner.
The announcement on Tuesday night that co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer are exploring ‘strategic alternatives’ which could lead to a full sale has delighted United supporters around the globe who cannot wait to see the back of their American owners.
That will be an advantage to any buyer. They can expect to be welcomed with open arms, purely on the basis that they aren’t the Glazers.