Manchester United issue apology over Jewish New Year error and vow mistake won’t be repeated

Manchester United have apologised after failing to mark the Jewish New Year on their channels

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 17/10/2023

- 13:56

The Red Devils failed to mark the occasion

Manchester United have reportedly issued an apology after forgetting to tweet out a message that recognised the Jewish New Year.

The Jewish New Year started on September 15 and ended on September 17 - but there was nothing from the club on their official channels.


According to the Daily Mail, the issue was raised at United's recent Fans' Forum meeting.

It was put to senior club officials that they had previously acknowledged other religious festivals.

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The Jewish New Year started on September 15 and ended on September 17

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United were apologetic over their error, with a club spokesman admitting it was a 'mistake' and an 'oversight'.

They also said the Red Devils had also 'reviewed our own processes and policies' to ensure the mistake isn't repeated in the future.

Meanwhile, the publication also says United have defended Joel Glazer for not attending Fan's' Forum meetings.

Back in 2021, after the failed European Super League plot, the American vowed to communicate with fans better.

However, he hasn't attended the event in the time since.

Glazer is currently in the spotlight with United poised to accept Sir Jim Ratcliffe's offer of minority investment.

Ratcliffe is prepared to buy 25 per cent of the club before completing a full takeover further down the line.

United fans hoping to see or hear from Glazer are set to be disappointed, however.

The 56-year-old often keeps a low profile and the Red Devils insist he's currently unable to discuss the takeover process for legal reasons.

"Following the start of that process there are tight legal and regulatory restrictions on what we can say about the strategic review," they said.

"It would not be appropriate or productive for the owners to participate in these meetings when they are not able to talk about the main issue that fan representatives would naturally wish to question them on."

Furthermore, United are considering helping former players who have been diagnosed with dementia.

Gordon McQueen and Nobby Stiles have passed away due to the illness, while Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton have been diagnosed with dementia as well.

United are said to be 'looking at what more can be done' to help their old players that would 'help them and their families in a caring and discreet way'.

The Red Devils have a number of proposals under consideration and want a better support system in place.

Manchester United are next in action against Sheffield United on Saturday night (8pm).

And they'll be hoping to build some momentum after beating Brentford before the international break.

United had been trailing 2-1 until the closing stages of the match.

Yet a late brace from Scott McTominay gave them all three points.

United have won just four of their opening eight Premier League matches to sit 10th in the table.

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They're already eight points behind Tottenham and Arsenal, with the north London rivals hoping to scrap it out for the title.

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