Where have all the Manchester United fans in S’pore gone?

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Disappearing act: Where have all the Manchester United fans in S’pore gone?​

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Manchester United has seen a decline since Ferguson’s departure in 2013.

By Gary Yang - 22 Jan 2025, 5:15 pm

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Are Manchester United fans disappearing from Singapore’s football scene?​

For what seemed like an eternity, English football club Manchester United has been a household name in Singapore, with numerous local fans proudly donning its jersey.

With its rich history, iconic players, and massive global fanbase, Manchester United has long been one of the world’s most popular football clubs.


The club’s influence has reached far beyond Old Trafford, its famed stadium in Manchester, England.

However, recent performances such as its crushing 3-1 loss to Brighton and its current 13th-place standing in the Premier League, suggest the club is on course to record its lowest-ever Premier League finish.

Interestingly, the club’s performance has seemingly led to a gradual disappearance of Manchester United fans here in Singapore.

These setbacks raise the question: Where have the Manchester United fans gone? Was their support conditional upon the club’s glory?

A glorious past: Manchester United’s legacy in Singapore​

Manchester United’s popularity in Singapore is deeply rooted in the club’s golden era, which spanned the 1990s and early 2000s.

Under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson, United dominated English football, clinching 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League trophies.

Its success on the field, led by club legends such as Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, and Cristiano Ronaldo, created a sense of global unity among fans, transcending geographical borders.

Source: Manchester United offical website

In Singapore, United supporters would regularly gather in bars, fan clubs, and homes to watch the team’s exploits.