David back' em ... Old Trafford legend wears scarf thrown by United protester
MANCHESTER United stars have been ORDERED not to pick up any green and gold scarves fans hurl on the pitch after tomorrow's final Premier League game of the season.
Rebel supporters protesting against the hated Glazer family's ownership of the club plan to flood the Old Trafford stadium with the champions' old colours from the 19th century.
Red fury ... Manchester United fans show their true colours
But players have been warned they must not give the "Glazers Out" campaign publicity by donning anything green and gold like ex-star David Beckham when he returned with AC Milan earlier this year.
A United source said: "The word has come down from on high that the lads should only pick up red and white scarves, hats and flags.
Sea of green and yellow ... fans wave scarves at Old Trafford
"The Beckham incident was quite embarrassing for the club and the last thing they want is for Wayne Rooney or Ryan Giggs to be seen in green and gold."
Hated ... Avram and Joel Glazer
Pressure group Manchester United Supporters' Trust (MUST) announced yesterday they would be handing out free "Glazers Out" kits containing a flag, whistle and card emblazoned with the word "GO".
They blame the American family for saddling the club with huge debts and want fans to hold up the cards when TV cameras focus on them or if United score against Stoke City.
In an email to supporters, they say: "Win, lose or draw, let's call time on the Glazers. The manager, the players, the supporters - we're all part of one big Manchester United family.
"The Glazers are not part of our family. We need to make that clear!"
Only a win for United - coupled with Chelsea failing to beat Wigan - will be enough to land the Red Devils with a record-breaking 19th league title.
But win, lose or draw, club captain Gary Neville will lead players on a lap of honour at the end to thank fans for their support. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson is also expected to address the sell-out 76,000 crowd.
Club chief executive David Gill said last week he would "rather" see the stadium full of red and white scarves instead of green and gold.
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