Manchester United supporters revived their well‑known ticker banner at Old Trafford on Saturday, unfurling a message that marked 50 years since Manchester City last lifted a trophy.
The banner, displayed on the stadium’s electronic ticker, read “50 years since Manchester City won a trophy,” a direct jab at the city rivals that has become a staple of United fan banter.
The ticker banner tradition dates back decades, with United fans regularly using the stadium’s scoreboard to display provocative messages aimed at Manchester City during matches and on special occasions.
By highlighting a half‑century gap since City’s previous major silverware, the banner underscored the long‑standing rivalry between the two clubs and reminded supporters of the historical context of their competition.
Fans responded with chants and applause as the banner scrolled across the screen, reinforcing the atmosphere of friendly rivalry that characterises the Manchester derby.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>