Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Thoughts on Glazers Face Backlash as He Takes Control at Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Thoughts on Glazers Face Backlash as He Takes Control at Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken the helm of Manchester United’s sporting operations, even though the Glazers retain majority ownership. After years of frustration with the Glazer family’s management, United fans welcomed Ratcliffe and his INEOS team’s arrival, hoping for a turnaround.

The Glazers, led by Joel and Avram, still hold the majority stake at Old Trafford, but Ratcliffe now leads the charge in reviving the club’s fortunes. His team has already made several key appointments, including hiring Omar Berrada from Manchester City as CEO, Jason Wilcox as technical director, and Dan Ashworth as sporting director. These changes aim to restore United to the top of the Premier League.

Despite Ratcliffe’s new role, United supporters remain wary, still feeling the effects of years of debt, poor infrastructure, and questionable transfer decisions. Ratcliffe’s praise for the Glazers, calling them “really good people” who are “passionate about the club,” is unlikely to resonate with the fanbase. He emphasized the importance of a good relationship with the Glazers and shared objectives for the club’s success.

United’s recent performance under Erik ten Hag, including a narrow loss to Manchester City in the Community Shield, suggests progress. However, Ratcliffe acknowledged the club’s disappointing record over the past decade, stressing the responsibility to restore Manchester United to its rightful place among Europe’s elite. If they fail to achieve this, he admits, they won’t have been successful.