United suporters 51% share issue

[Jim_Jam]

Why can't United do what Hibs are happy to do. Sell 51% of the club to the supporters. That way Stephen gets his money and leaves.
On the Hibs website there is this:-

Supporters currently have the opportunity to own their share in Hibernian FC, with the process now easier than before thanks to a new innovative online method of purchase.

The new Hibernian share issue launched on February 25, with the Club setting up a new way of online payment following supporter feedback on the previous process.

Thanks to the technology offered by local financial technology business ShareIn, supporters can apply for shaes directly on the Club's own website by clicking the link below.

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The Board is committed to offering fans the opportunity to own up to 51% of the shares in the Club – a controlling interest.

An original share issue which ended in August last year – allied with the ongoing activity of the collective ownership vehicle Hibernian Supporters Limited – has already seen supporter ownership leap from around 2% to more than 20%.