Simon Jordan has taken Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘idea’ and made comments that worry Manchester United.
4,444 Manchester United fans hope Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival will mean a new beginning at Old Trafford.
Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan has rejected the idea that Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be the savior Manchester United fans have been crying out for.
The British billionaire businessman is expected to complete a 25 per cent buy-in at Old Trafford, taking a significant chunk of sporting control from the Glazer family.
United’s current owners have been very unpopular since taking over the club in 2005.
But their tenacity hasn’t stopped despite a wave of fan outcry, and the Glazer brothers, Joel and Abram, are poised to remain prominent figures in the club’s boardroom.
Sir Jim’s appointment represents the Glazers’ biggest management change since arriving at Old Trafford, but Jordan believes the share purchase will not transform the club financially.
, this is a worrying prospect for United fans.
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“The idea that Ratcliffe could be some sort of savior, fulfilling everything the fans have asked for, is just as beneficial to the Birds as the idea that he could be a light in the financial darkness of the Glazer family.
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“Whether the money he’s using to buy stock is actually coming out of his pocket, and this incredible act of charity will ensure that the money doesn’t end up in the hands of existing shareholders, primarily the Glaser family.
” Let’s see if it ends up in United’s coffers.
“What he brings is a fresh set of eyes that could bring much-needed consistency to the decision-making process around buying, selling, and hiring managers.
But Ratcliffe won’t solve all of United’s problems.
So fans need to be careful.
” What kind of dreams will they have if they end up on Elm Street?
United spent a huge amount of money to give manager Erik ten Hag a team that can challenge both domestically and in Europe.
However, the Dutchman was under pressure at the start of the season and the new players needed time to get on the pitch.
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Things have improved for the Red Devils since then, but Jordan, who was Palace chairman for 10 years, believes they should look to rivals Manchester City to guide the club to success.
“[Sir Jim] could do worse than take inspiration from Manchester City,” he continued.
“But their.
The success is not only due to Guardiola, but also to the support he received in implementing a clear vision and achieving the goals set by the club.
Ironically, it means United need to think a little more like City.
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