Sir Jim Ratcliffe will have to oversee drastic improvement if he is to achieve his end goal of majority ownership of Man United.
Eleven years ago on Wall Street, Joel Glazer rang the bell when Manchester United were listed on the Stock Exchange. It is for Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani whom the bell has tolled.
Sheikh Jassim's pitch ticked every box for several United supporters, with "plans to return the club to its former glories both on and off the pitch, and – above all – will seek to place the fans at the heart of Manchester United Football Club once more." It would be remiss to overlook the fact the Glazers are Jewish. Hamad bin Jassim, the father of Sheikh Jassim and former prime minister of Qatar, has been accused of antisemitism by the Middle East Media Research Institute.
For tens of thousands whose life revolves around following United from the banks of the River Irwell to the shores of Sicily, the club's ownership remains a fervent topic. The Glazers remain the biggest obstacle to United ending a title drought that is certain to reach 12 years. The Glazers are the producers and Ratcliffe is a star director poised to have ample creative control. Ratcliffe is staking more than just his financial resources on the future of United. Should the club fail to arrest their current malaise with his investment and input, Ratcliffe's card will be marked by supporters as he strives for the end goal of majority ownership.
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