Manchester United fans have long expressed frustration over the Glazer family’s ownership. Many feel the club has been burdened by a leveraged buyout for two decades, with minimal personal investment from the Glazers in upgrading facilities.
This ongoing discontent is again highlighted as key figures in the ownership group prepare for a meeting. Supporters view the recent changes under Sir Jim Ratcliffe, including his investment, as a shift in the club’s leadership approach.
With job cuts, increases in ticket prices, and scrutiny over finances, INEOS’ involvement has had significant impacts. Now, both ownership groups are scheduled for their monthly executive board meeting, although The Athletic reports that it has been moved to Carrington instead of Monaco. This change aims to prevent any disruption for United’s football operations during a challenging time.
Joel and Avram Glazer will travel to Manchester to meet with Ratcliffe for the committee meeting at Carrington. The agenda will include updates on Ruben Amorim’s dismissal and the selection of Michael Carrick as interim head coach. This meeting is significant as it marks the Glazers’ first visit to the newly built main facility at Carrington, a project costing £50 million, funded by Ratcliffe.
The timing is crucial due to Carrick’s return to help stabilize the team. The club has turned to the former midfielder until the end of the season, with Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, and Travis Binnion joining his staff.
On the business side, the meeting will also cover the club’s commercial situation, including pending sponsorship decisions related to the training ground kit partner and finding a new shirt sleeve sponsor.
For fans, the meeting comes shortly after Amorim was dismissed on January 5, heightening concerns about the club’s direction. United has always required clarity and high standards, and the expectation now is for the Carrington meeting to lead to concrete actions, rather than more discussions.
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