The behind-the-scenes problem Manchester United and Sir Jim Ratcliffe must avoid
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIf and when Sir Jim Ratcliffe throws open the door at Old Trafford he’ll have high hopes of succeeding where others have failed over the past decade.
The INEOS chief is set to take a 25 per cent stake in the club and have a significant say on the football operations. United remain behind their competitors on the field while off it the past 11 months have shown the delay and decay around the club.
The hope will be that Ratcliffe can help inspire a turnaround at Old Trafford, albeit the news has prompted more questions than answers.
There remains a host of unsolved issues around everything from the stadium to shares and recruitment to budget. READ MORE: What Ratcliffe made of United's plans during talks READ MORE: Ratcliffe has six key questions to answer Ratcliffe will almost certainly have suggestions and ideas for what he wants to see and implement at United but ultimately the final say and the majority ownership will continue to rest with the Glazer family.
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