The final whistle of a goalless draw with Chelsea brought boos that echoed around Old Trafford and spilled onto Sir Matt Busby Way. Supporters unfurled banners reading We Want Silverware and Board Out as the reality of a second consecutive trophyless season sank in. Tension simmered all year but boiled over after Everton eliminated United from the FA Cup quarter final, leaving Champions League qualification the sole objective. Fan group The 1958 organised a pre match march joined by roughly 8,000 supporters demanding clarity on Ratcliffe’s investment and promises on recruitment. Inside, frustration mounted as United produced 1 shot on target despite 68 percent possession. Ten Hag labelled the display unacceptable, admitting his forwards lacked killer instinct. Some jeers followed Rashford on substitution, showing sentiment can shift quickly even for local heroes. Season ticket renewals loom and waiting lists have shortened for the first time in a decade. Executives promise South Stand refurbishments and a fan advisory board, yet many see gestures as cosmetic unless matched by ambition on the pitch. For a generation raised on weekly silverware under Ferguson, patience is thin. Unless tangible progress arrives soon, the unrest witnessed on a chilly April night may foreshadow louder demonstrations next campaign.
