Sir Jim Ratcliffe's proposed £245M infrastructure investment 'will not touch the sides' in Old Trafford revamp... as Manchester United prepares to announce billionaire's investment in the next fortnig
1 year, 4 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's proposed £245M infrastructure investment 'will not touch the sides' in Old Trafford revamp... as Manchester United prepares to announce billionaire's investment in the next fortnig

Daily Mail  

A planned £245million infrastructure injection from Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘will not touch the sides’ when it comes to a redevelopment of Old Trafford. Old Trafford is in need of extensive work but a proposed £245m infrastructure investment is likely to be insufficient Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a minority stake in Manchester United is set to be announced Your browser does not support iframes. The venerable ground is in dire need of an upgrade, with videos of its leaky roof going viral It was a wet one at Old Trafford today. That’s before you talk about the roof, the other stands and the training ground.’ It is widely accepted that Old Trafford is in dire need of an upgrade, with videos of its leaky roof often going viral.

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Man United stadium Q&A: How long will it take to build? Is this the final design? And will there be a Stretford End? Everything you need to know after Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled £2bn masterplan
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2 days, 13 hours ago

Man United stadium Q&A: How long will it take to build? Is this the final design? And will there be a Stretford End? Everything you need to know after Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled £2bn masterplan

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has vowed to make it the ‘world’s greatest football stadium’. One of the things we are establishing is a mayoral development corporation, that gives a lot of rights to speed these things through.’ The club believe they can build it in five years, creating 92,000 jobs with a wider regeneration Sir Jim Ratcliffe thinks United will come …

Man United's £2bn stadium plans are 'PATHETIC' and fans should be 'fuming', blasts Paul Merson as he rings alarm over Sir Jim Ratcliffe
3 days, 13 hours ago

Man United's £2bn stadium plans are 'PATHETIC' and fans should be 'fuming', blasts Paul Merson as he rings alarm over Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Daily Mail  

Paul Merson swung a wrecking ball at Manchester United's £2billion stadium plans as he branded them 'pathetic' and insisted Sir Jim Ratcliffe is making a grave error. "I think it's pathetic.if I'm a Man United fan, I'll be fuming" Paul Merson shares his honest opinion on Manchester United's new stadium plans 😨 pic.twitter.com/A74xeKwkpG — Sky Sports Premier League March 13, …

Man United's £2billion super stadium plans thrown into DOUBT - as industry insiders call into question Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bold statements
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4 days, 7 hours ago

Man United's £2billion super stadium plans thrown into DOUBT - as industry insiders call into question Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bold statements

Daily Mail  

Manchester United’s grand plans for a £2billion super stadium have raised the eyebrows of industry experts who doubt key aspects of the eye-popping proposal unveiled this week. But industry insiders have questioned the logistics of United’s plans, the announcement of which came less than 24 hours after Ratcliffe claimed the club could have run out of money by the end …

There's a huge elephant in the room that Sir Jim Ratcliffe didn't address in the £2billion Man United stadium unveiling - and he will need to be Harry Houdini to make it work, writes SIMON JORDAN
4 days, 8 hours ago

There's a huge elephant in the room that Sir Jim Ratcliffe didn't address in the £2billion Man United stadium unveiling - and he will need to be Harry Houdini to make it work, writes SIMON JORDAN

Daily Mail  

Join Mail+ to read Simon Jordan's unmissable column every Wednesday, plus more of your favourite writers, exclusive stories and in-depth sports reporting I'll always listen to a man who has made billions, but one thing didn't quite add up when I was listening to him unveiling the shiny new stadium Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s achievements dwarf mine so maybe I shouldn’t …

Revealed: Taxpayers' cash will be used to kickstart Man United's £2billion 'New Trafford' as fan groups and politicians express concerns with the project
5 days, 4 hours ago

Revealed: Taxpayers' cash will be used to kickstart Man United's £2billion 'New Trafford' as fan groups and politicians express concerns with the project

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday United said the 100,000-seater ground will be completed within just five years It is Britain's most successful football club and worth over £5bn - but taxpayers' cash will be used to kick-start Manchester United's stadium redevelopment, it emerged on Tuesday night. Greater …

Manchester United reveals plans for 'world's greatest' football stadium to replace Old Trafford
6 days, 1 hour ago

Manchester United reveals plans for 'world's greatest' football stadium to replace Old Trafford

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Manchester United unveiled plans on Tuesday to build the “world’s greatest" football stadium. Under the plans, the 20-time English champion said it would build next to its iconic Old Trafford ground, likely meaning it would not need to relocate during the construction process. “By building next to the existing site, we will be able to preserve the essence of …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists Manchester United could have gone BUST by Christmas had he not embarked on brutal cuts as co-owner takes aim at six 'overpaid' players in series of interviews
6 days, 2 hours ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists Manchester United could have gone BUST by Christmas had he not embarked on brutal cuts as co-owner takes aim at six 'overpaid' players in series of interviews

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe named the stars who are costing Manchester United millions as he laid bare the chronic overspending that has dragged the club to the brink of oblivion. Ratcliffe revealed that United still owe money on Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, Antony, Rasmus Hojlund, Lisandro Martinez and Andre Onana, admitting that some of them are 'overpaid' or not good enough to …

Revealed: The staggering amount Man United shelled out to sack Erik ten Hag and Dan Ashworth in costly divorces for under-fire Ineos
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Revealed: The staggering amount Man United shelled out to sack Erik ten Hag and Dan Ashworth in costly divorces for under-fire Ineos

Daily Mail  

Manchester United paid a total of £14.5million to get rid of Erik ten Hag, his staff and sporting director Dan Ashworth, and have now spent more than £1bn on interest payments following the Glazer family's leveraged buyout. The latest financial figures from Old Trafford lay bare the cost of the decision to fire the Dutchman and the staggering levels of …

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man United has not gone to plan
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man United has not gone to plan

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — It’s been a year since one of Britain’s richest men bought into its most famous soccer team and vowed to bring the good times back. Amorim said: “I have a lot of problems, my job is so hard, but I am here to continue my job to the next week with my beliefs.” Major overhaul He was …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds 'robust' talks with Manchester United fans over ticket prices after the Ineos chief warned of the need to raise funds amid the club's financial issues
1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds 'robust' talks with Manchester United fans over ticket prices after the Ineos chief warned of the need to raise funds amid the club's financial issues

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has held robust talks with Manchester United fans over ticket prices after the billionaire warned of the need to raise funds during a meeting at Carrington on Thursday. United's financial issues have led to Ratcliffe and Ineos axing 250 jobs at the club and Mail Sport reported last week that another 100-plus staff are set to be …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe planning on making more than 100 Man United staff REDUNDANT to free up funds for first-team spending - as INEOS chief's cost-cutting measures continue
1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe planning on making more than 100 Man United staff REDUNDANT to free up funds for first-team spending - as INEOS chief's cost-cutting measures continue

Daily Mail  

Significant cuts have been made since Ratcliffe took over football operations Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos are planning on making more than 100 further redundancies at Manchester United, Mail Sport understands. Last year, we revealed how officials planned to lay off 250 staff – around a quarter of the workforce - as part of a wide-range of cost-cutting measures at …

Jim Ratcliffe sent warning over Man Utd ticket price rise with risk of 'creating further dissatisfaction’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jim Ratcliffe sent warning over Man Utd ticket price rise with risk of 'creating further dissatisfaction’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been …

Manchester United gets support from British government for stadium project around Old Trafford
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manchester United gets support from British government for stadium project around Old Trafford

The Hindu  

Manchester United has received support from the British government for the club’s project to regenerate the area around its Old Trafford stadium. Rachel Reeves, Britain’s Treasury chief, said in a statement she was championing the Old Trafford project as “a shining example” of the government’s plans to promote economic growth. RELATED: New home of Manchester United to be built by …

Manchester United confirm Old Trafford regeneration project backed by government
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manchester United confirm Old Trafford regeneration project backed by government

India Today  

Manchester United has confirmed and welcomed the government support for the regeneration of Old Trafford and the area surrounding it. Berrada also said that this is a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' to create a landmark project around Old Trafford which the whole region can be proud of. If we work together, there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a …

Man United fan group SLAMS Sir Jim Ratcliffe as they insist the billionaire's cost-cutting measures are an 'affront on the working-class foundations' the club was built on
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Man United fan group SLAMS Sir Jim Ratcliffe as they insist the billionaire's cost-cutting measures are an 'affront on the working-class foundations' the club was built on

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! New formation, some new faces, but the optimism has gone at Old Trafford Since his takeover, Ratcliffe has embarked on a series of cost-cutting measures Manchester United fan group The 1958 has hit out at owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe A Manchester United supporters group has released a statement offering a scathing assessment of Sir …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe increases stake in Manchester United despite conflict with supporters
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe increases stake in Manchester United despite conflict with supporters

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Jim Ratcliffe has increased his stake in …

Jim Ratcliffe makes alarming admission over ‘mediocre’ Man Utd and plan to transform club
3 months, 1 week ago

Jim Ratcliffe makes alarming admission over ‘mediocre’ Man Utd and plan to transform club

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said that Manchester United …

Most Manchester United fans unhappy with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership, survey reveals
3 months, 1 week ago

Most Manchester United fans unhappy with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership, survey reveals

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly two thirds of Manchester United supporters are …

Manchester United fans favour new stadium over Old Trafford redevelopment
4 months, 1 week ago

Manchester United fans favour new stadium over Old Trafford redevelopment

The Independent  

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Man United 'will DELAY their decision whether to demolish Old Trafford and build a new £2bn stadium' - with Red Devils chiefs set to 'explore' options
4 months, 1 week ago

Man United 'will DELAY their decision whether to demolish Old Trafford and build a new £2bn stadium' - with Red Devils chiefs set to 'explore' options

Daily Mail  

Manchester United will delay any decision over their stadium development until next summer, according to reports. However, even after new images were released of United's proposed 100,000 stadium regeneration in September, reports now claim a decision could be put on hold. Manchester United will delay any decision over their stadium development until next summer United had revealed plans to build …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gathers Man United chiefs - and Gary Neville - at Old Trafford for talks, with under-pressure Erik ten Hag's future and a new £2BILLION stadium on the agenda as Thomas Tuchel waits i
5 months, 1 week ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gathers Man United chiefs - and Gary Neville - at Old Trafford for talks, with under-pressure Erik ten Hag's future and a new £2BILLION stadium on the agenda as Thomas Tuchel waits i

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has gathered Man United bosses, as well as former player Gary Neville, at Old Trafford and Carrington for talks, with under-fire Erik ten Hag's future as manager and a new £2billion stadium high on the agenda. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has gathered Man United bosses at Old Trafford for talks With chaos in the air in Manchester, Sir …

First look of Manchester United’s regeneration plan emerges with new 100,000-seater stadium
5 months, 2 weeks ago

First look of Manchester United’s regeneration plan emerges with new 100,000-seater stadium

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has previously expressed his desire to build …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

Manchester United's regeneration of Trafford Park – with a new stadium at its heart – could be worth £7.3 BILLION per year to the UK economy. Manchester United's regeneration of Trafford Park could be worth billions to the UK economy A video outlining the potential benefits of the club's ambitious plan has been produced Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and …

Here comes the 'Wembley of the North'! Man United confirm Sir Norman Foster, the architect behind the national stadium and the Reichstag, has been appointed to design next stage of Old Trafford master
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Here comes the 'Wembley of the North'! Man United confirm Sir Norman Foster, the architect behind the national stadium and the Reichstag, has been appointed to design next stage of Old Trafford master

Daily Mail  

Get breaking Premier League news straight to your phone on Mail Sport's new WhatsApp channel The renowned designer had previously worked on the new Wembley stadium Man United could entrust plans for a new stadium to architect Sir Norman Foster Manchester United have taken another step towards creating Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Wembley of the North by appointing Sir Norman Foster …

Inside Man United's £2bn super stadium master plan: An intimidating Red Wall of fans, a 24-7 money-making complex... and help from a Man City season-ticket holder
7 months ago

Inside Man United's £2bn super stadium master plan: An intimidating Red Wall of fans, a 24-7 money-making complex... and help from a Man City season-ticket holder

Daily Mail  

Who can blame Manchester United for wanting to build a new stadium? In a perfect world, a capacity of 100,000, as mentioned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, would make United’s new stadium the second-biggest in Europe, after Barcelona’s redeveloped Nou Camp. A capacity of 100,000 would make United’s new stadium the second-biggest in Europe behind Barcelona’s redeveloped Nou Camp Ratcliffe could …

The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof... while taxpayers and naming rights could cover Man United's £2bn
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof... while taxpayers and naming rights could cover Man United's £2bn

Daily Mail  

Manchester United have moved a step closer to demolishing Old Trafford and creating a new state-of-the-art stadium that would overtake Wembley as the biggest football ground in the country. Manchester United have moved closer to demolishing Old Trafford and building a new stadium Sir Jim Ratcliffe could take inspiration from a number of venues, including the SoFi Stadium The spectacular …

Manchester United leaning towards building £2bn, 100,000-capacity stadium
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester United leaning towards building £2bn, 100,000-capacity stadium

The Telegraph  

Manchester United are leaning towards the creation of a new 100,000 capacity stadium that could cost more than £2 billion and take six years to complete. Although the prospect of redeveloping their existing Old Trafford ground is not off the table, the club’s stadium task force made an initial conclusion that a new build on the land around the current …

Man United 'hold talks over selling Old Trafford naming rights' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe seeks funding for his bold £2billion 'Wembley of the North' project
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Man United 'hold talks over selling Old Trafford naming rights' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe seeks funding for his bold £2billion 'Wembley of the North' project

Daily Mail  

Manchester United are considering selling the naming rights to a refurbished Old Trafford or a newly-built stadium as the club seeks funding for the project, according to a report. In February, Mail Sport revealed Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £2billion plan to turn Old Trafford into a 'Wembley of the North', with the aim of producing an iconic venue to rival England's …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends warning to Manchester United about summer transfer window
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends warning to Manchester United about summer transfer window

The Independent  

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Man United's non-football staff are ALL given just one week to decide on redundancy offer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes dramatic move to cut costs following INEOS' part-takeover
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Man United's non-football staff are ALL given just one week to decide on redundancy offer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes dramatic move to cut costs following INEOS' part-takeover

Daily Mail  

It is anticipated that a fifth of the 1,100 workforce could be let go by United Manchester United staff have been given a week to decide if they want to stay Manchester United's co-owners Ineos are ready to make savage cuts after emailing all employees on Tuesday inviting them to take redundancy. Ineos have been conducting an economy drive since …

Manchester United really could relocate to LONDON as they circle the drain, writes MIKE KEEGAN: After storm water flooded dilapidated Old Trafford's hallowed dressing rooms... the sad fact is the delu
10 months ago

Manchester United really could relocate to LONDON as they circle the drain, writes MIKE KEEGAN: After storm water flooded dilapidated Old Trafford's hallowed dressing rooms... the sad fact is the delu

Daily Mail  

Theatre of Streams was more apt. Rain water rushed through Old Trafford's leaky roof on Sunday evening as they lost to Arsenal Fans were made to vacate the affected areas as a thunderstorms began towards the close of the match The away dressing room at Old Trafford was also flooded after heavy rain struck Manchester The away dressing room at …

It never rains but it pours for Manchester United as storm exposes Old Trafford issues
10 months ago

It never rains but it pours for Manchester United as storm exposes Old Trafford issues

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues Manchester United clearout as more senior figures depart
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues Manchester United clearout as more senior figures depart

The Independent  

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Man United overhaul under Ratcliffe extends to new technical director
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Man United overhaul under Ratcliffe extends to new technical director

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe continued his overhaul at Manchester United by appointing Jason Wilcox as technical director on Friday. Ratcliffe has assumed control of United’s failing soccer operations since February when he secured a 25% stake in the storied club. Wilcox, who United said would start immediately, is seen as a key appointment ahead of Ratcliffe’s first …

Old Trafford regeneration task force meet for first time
11 months ago

Old Trafford regeneration task force meet for first time

The Independent  

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Manchester United assembling notable figures to plan 'world class' stadium
1 year ago

Manchester United assembling notable figures to plan 'world class' stadium

Hindustan Times  

New Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe is quickly moving ahead with plans to build a ‘world class’ stadium for the storied English football team. United said the task force would assess the feasibility of building a new stadium of “national significance" to also host international soccer and finals. “This can be a major regeneration project for an area of Greater …

Man Utd reveal plans for ‘once-in-a-century opportunity’ to regenerate Old Trafford
1 year ago

Man Utd reveal plans for ‘once-in-a-century opportunity’ to regenerate Old Trafford

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction significant Man United transfer spend this summer as financial restrictions ease with THREE positions targeted… and they could sell a number of high-profile stars
1 year ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction significant Man United transfer spend this summer as financial restrictions ease with THREE positions targeted… and they could sell a number of high-profile stars

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to sanction a significant transfer spend at Manchester United this summer with the club’s financial restrictions easing and a number of player sales planned. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to sanction significant transfer spending at Man United this summer Man United's finances will be eased with Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane's deals ending Jadon Sancho …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines plans for success and glamour at Manchester United
1 year ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines plans for success and glamour at Manchester United

The Independent  

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Ratcliffe invokes words of Ferguson in setting out 3-year plan to end City and Liverpool dominance
1 year ago

Ratcliffe invokes words of Ferguson in setting out 3-year plan to end City and Liverpool dominance

The Hindu  

Invoking the famous words of Alex Ferguson, British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe set out his ambition to knock local rivals Manchester City and Liverpool “off their perch” within three years after becoming a co-owner of Manchester United. Ferguson once said his greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool “right off their perch,” with United managing to surpass its great rival’s tally of 18 …

Ratcliffe invokes words of Ferguson in setting out 3-year plan to end City and Liverpool dominance
1 year ago

Ratcliffe invokes words of Ferguson in setting out 3-year plan to end City and Liverpool dominance

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Invoking the famous words of Alex Ferguson, British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe set out his ambition to knock local rivals Manchester City and Liverpool “off their perch” within three years after becoming a co-owner of Manchester United. Ferguson once said his greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool “right off their perch,” with United managing to surpass its great rival’s …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe admits Old Trafford is 'TIRED and in need of refurbishment'... as the new Man United part-owner outlines his plan to transform the decaying 74,000-seater stadium into a 'Wembley of t
1 year ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe admits Old Trafford is 'TIRED and in need of refurbishment'... as the new Man United part-owner outlines his plan to transform the decaying 74,000-seater stadium into a 'Wembley of t

Daily Mail  

New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe admitted that Old Trafford has become 'tired and in need of refurbishment' on Wednesday as he outlined his wish to create a national stadium in the north of England. Confirming his plan on Wednesday during his first broadcast interview since becoming a co-owner, Ratcliffe told the BBC: 'It's about time someone built a …

Manchester United ask Gary Neville to help regenerate Old Trafford
1 year ago

Manchester United ask Gary Neville to help regenerate Old Trafford

The Independent  

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Ratcliffe secures minority stake in Man United and vows to lift English club to top of world soccer
1 year ago

Ratcliffe secures minority stake in Man United and vows to lift English club to top of world soccer

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe expressed his desire to lift Manchester United “to the top of English, European and world football” after completing his purchase of a minority stake in the iconic club on Tuesday. United said Ratcliffe intends to invest a further $100 million by Dec. 31 “to enable future investment in infrastructure at Old Trafford.” The …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completes £1.3bn deal to buy 27.7 per cent of Manchester United
1 year ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completes £1.3bn deal to buy 27.7 per cent of Manchester United

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe COMPLETES £1.3bn deal to become a Manchester United co-owner: INEOS finally get purchase of 27.7% stake over the line after FA and Premier League give deal green light
1 year ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe COMPLETES £1.3bn deal to become a Manchester United co-owner: INEOS finally get purchase of 27.7% stake over the line after FA and Premier League give deal green light

Daily Mail  

The FA and Premier League gave the green light for the £1.3bn deal to go ahead Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS finally complete purchase of minority stake in United Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now a co-owner of Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have completed their minority investment in Manchester United Ratcliffe visited Erik ten Hag and his Manchester …

Premier League approves Ratcliffe’s Man Utd investment
1 year, 1 month ago

Premier League approves Ratcliffe’s Man Utd investment

The Hindu  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United has been approved by the Premier League. It was announced on Christmas Eve that INEOS chairman Ratcliffe had agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in United from unpopular owners - the Glazer family in a deal worth around £1.02 billion. Ratcliffe has met leaders …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants Old Trafford to become the 'Wembley of the North' in bold £2billion project funded in part by Government money to rebuild Manchester United's decaying home
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants Old Trafford to become the 'Wembley of the North' in bold £2billion project funded in part by Government money to rebuild Manchester United's decaying home

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants a new Old Trafford to become the ‘Wembley of the North’ - and may seek public funds to help achieve his dream. Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to transform Manchester United's Old Trafford home into the 'Wembley of the North' in a complete rebuild of the stadium which could cost upwards of £2billion Wembley, in north London, …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bold plan for Old Trafford to become ‘Wembley of the North’
1 year, 1 month ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bold plan for Old Trafford to become ‘Wembley of the North’

The Telegraph  

Why would Government give United public money? The Government has decided on allocations for the third and final round of the £4.8 billion levelling up fund which was first announced in October 2021, but Freedom of Information responses recently showed the majority of councils are yet to spend previous funds received. Their Abu Dhabi-owned rivals City are council tenants at …

Ratcliffe will value trophies ahead of cash at Man United
1 year, 2 months ago

Ratcliffe will value trophies ahead of cash at Man United

The Hindu  

Jim Ratcliffe has told Manchester United supporters he will prioritise silverware ahead of financial gain during his reign at Old Trafford. Ratcliffe met members of United’s Fans’ Advisory Board and leaders of the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, before holding a video meeting with the larger Fans’ Forum. Amid decades of criticism aimed at the Glazers, United fans were relieved to …

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