Manchester United fans have voiced mixed reactions to club owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial comments about immigration, with some agreeing and others calling him a hypocrite. The billionaire's remarks that the UK had been 'colonised by immigrants' sparked immediate backlash from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. Ratcliffe later apologized for his 'choice of language'.

Fans expressed strong opinions at Old Trafford, with Sage Coulter, a Florida-based supporter, calling the comments 'inappropriate' given Ratcliffe's Monaco residence and tax status. 'Immigrants are important,' Coulter stated, highlighting the irony of criticizing immigration while owning a club with foreign players. Asif Mahmud from The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club warned the comments 'fuel far-right rhetoric' and could lead to increased Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents.

Manchester United issued a statement emphasizing their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, referencing their All Red All Equal campaign launched in 2016. The club highlighted its diverse global community and adherence to the Premier League's Advanced Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. While some fans supported Ratcliffe's right to free speech, others like Paul Coleman from Moston called the remarks 'ludicrous' for a club with international stature and players from around the world.