Only a couple of days after ferguson complained about the "celebrations" of some of some players, what happens?; one of his star strikers makes a bloody fool of himself with a baby's dummy. Try speaking in words of one syllable Alex!.

Des Rigby, Manchester,, U.K.

Interesting that Man Utd charge £9,000 a year for their Gallery Executive seats, yet lambast the very people that purchase such a hospitality package.

I was there yesterday, K-Stand. It was quiet because most people were suffering a hangover from New Year, because Ferguson fielded a weakened team, because the commitment from the players was questionable, and because the standard of football on show was not worth the pre-paid price of entry.

Whilst there is no actual relationship between playing ability and crowd noise, if Ferguson wants us louder, then he should have his team inspire us. Not the other way around. Inspiration in terms of commitment and desire, independent of score or performance.

John Hilton, Manchester, UK,

Oh, and were not allowed to stand up.

And were forced to listen to 'motivational' songs prior to kick off, which just make the crowd dead.

Yesterday, an echo of a united chant was played feintly through the speakers, as if to enforce a song !!!

Ridiculous. Get a Grip.

The Championship Celebration last year was equally dire, for the same reason. Turn off the speakers, the TV presentation, and let the players celebrate with their fans. THEN, you'll get your fortress back.

John Hilton, Manchester, UK,

"They pay to be entertained not to entertain themselves. "
do u know what it feels like to be a true loyal supporter?if so.. u wouldnt have made these comments..if everyone was like you..liverpool would not have one a single european game at anfield..
"Arsenal are 2 points ahead and they will be wondering why their 67.9 million pound investment in the summer has failed to take them 30 points clear of Arsenal's squad value of 59 million.,"even if united won all their games..they would only be 12 points clear..learn some math first..and gloating about a 2 point lead in jan is a bit premature..lets see what happens in may..

reddevil, Delhi, India

"One of the reasons why Old Trafford isn't a fortress anymore is that it is not as intimidating as it should be."..10wins out of a possible 11 and a miserly 3 goals conceded in total..if that doesnt make old trafford a fortress..i dunno what will..

govind, Delhi, India

Interesting that the only sensible comment comes from Rezwan from manchester! ALL the others are from no-where close to Old Trafford (especially the City rubbish from a guy in Bangladesh!). Fergie is right - it's a two way street, and with the vast majority of matches ending in victory, it's about time the fans became a bit more vocal right from the start of each match

Barry, Llandudno,

The message is clear from Fergie-dont come to Old Trafford and "support" us.

After all, we dont need or want you money, just your "vocal" support....

I'd like to see what Fergie will do without the REAL support the prawn sandwich brigade provide.

Gurdip, Los Angeles, USA

Probably the funereal silence relates to the death of football due to Mancester United driving the business to the detriment of the game, so as Mike Hunt says, if the cost of watching Man Utd is so high, most of the spectators are probably sleeping due to the length of their journey. Poor Ferguson, moaning about the fans, get a life.

Mr Richard Paines, Ilfracombe, Devon

Interesting that only one comment is from someone currently residing in Manchester! Take from it what you will

Simon Taylor, Birmingham, UK

Maybe the fans were looking into their wallets and realising how much they have been fleeced to keep the players rolling around in their filthy lucre!

Pete, St Albans, England

The Premier League has been sanitised by the large amounts of money awash in the game. As the clubs go looking for even more cash globally they forget about their fan base at home, hence stadiums full of tourists and the middle classes who sit there waiting to be entertained.
The working classes can no longer afford to attend premier league fixtures on a regular basis thus going elsewhere. Look at the increase in crowds in the lower leagues and there you will find your passionate fans!

Stuart, Gravesend, Kent

Hmmm, ok, thats 1 response from Manchester, 3 from Asia, 2 from London & 1 from the US, need we say more?

CP, Dubai, UAE

Maybe the United suporters were quiet because they had their mouths full of prawn sandwiches :)

john readyhoff, palos verdes estate, ca, USA

I am a United fan.....and a vocal one, but as fans we get confused. One day in the newspaper we are reading from Wenger, Campbell and Redknapp that we can't shout anything, the next, we are not loud enough. Come on guys....get it straight!
Having said that, United have become a corporate structure themselves, I don't necessarily disagree, they have had to, but eventually this structure permeates to the stands. The result is shown in games like today. You reap what you sow....

Paul, London, UK

What a load of crap from Sir Alex. The mood from the stands reflects what's happening on the pitch. Go figure.

Johan, Kuala Lumpur, Malayisa

Like a funeral? Ask Phil O'Donells wife. Best to keep quiet Fergie.

white lock, Aberdeen,

Well of course they are quiet. Arsenal are 2 points ahead and they will be wondering why their 67.9 million pound investment in the summer has failed to take them 30 points clear of Arsenal's squad value of 59 million, as they should by divine right of the cheque book.

Phil, Huntingdon,

Fans have a definite responsibility to support their team and to make the support visible and loud. One of the reasons why Old Trafford isn't a fortress anymore is that it is not as intimidating as it should be. Just look at Hampden or Celtic park or the Mestalla to see how it should be. Imagine if Old Trafford had that kind of atmosphere on match days, opposition teams would simply pray for a quick merciful demolition. Allowing more banners, lowering ticket prices and letting fans stand if they want and sing would go a long way towards improving the atmosphere.

Rezwan, Manchester,

Fans pay their hard earned money to go to a game. They owe a team nothing. They pay to be entertained not to entertain themselves. Ferguson owes the fans an apology.

They have stuck by Man U and Sir Alex thru thick and thin and it's their money that pays his salary.

justin, new york, ny