I've seen a few pundits refer to United as "Man Utd". Does anyone write to complain to the television company of them using it? (Skysports and Setanta).
Yes, its probably worse seeing it in a United Forum, but screaming and getting angry at little kids or those with not as good a grasp of English as some it is fruitless. Those pundits are the ones to be corrected... and through the media, the lesson would be spread.
AlexUnited: Exactly. I hate it when people call United, Man Utd.
I've noticed that a lot of bandwagon fans, like kids use the term often. It just draws to the conclusion that they have only just supported us for the success. Then again, it may just be used for short - out of ignorance like said.
Oh btw, I use the term Man Utd which Alex "one post wonder" United changed the thread title and says he hates the term. Call it ignorance on my part and I'm willing to change as I've seen someone else rant about the term.
The rant I saw used the chant as covered in the OP but changes the term to Utd instead of U, I only use Utd as a shorthand for United (attempts however poor at defending my innocence).
The term Utd isn't featured in the chant, it wouldn't sound correct as you can't phonetically read Utd and if you know it means "united", then why read between apparent lines and take it as an offence even though you're reading it as "united"
So I want to clarify it, if its specified that "utd" is frowned up and someone can show me why I'd use "Man United" from now one rather than attempt to shorten United to utd. So please educate us.