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Man United fans' breakaway club, FC United of Manchester, still protesting after 20 years

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FC United of Manchester was formed after the Glazer family's takeover at Old Trafford in 2005 .

The club is a fan-owned club, all members can join and have an equal say in decisions.

Eric Cantona joined the club in April this year along with his whole family.

FC United play on their own ground, Broadhurst Park , which is the center of the club's community.

FC United are an example of successful fan ownership by clubs around the world.

The Northern Premier League side are currently in the seventh tier of English football.

The club's biggest pride and joy is ownership of Broadhurst Park -- the UK 's first new ground to be built by a supporter-owned football club.

The Fenix Trophy is a non-league Champions League for amateur teams.

FC United want to be a different kind of football club to Manchester United fans.

The club formed in the image of what they wanted Manchester United to be, says Baker .

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