Manchester United Empire

2023-10-16 15:30:00 #mufc's senior management thought they were far more likely to keep their jobs following a Sheik Jassim takeover than after an INEOS one. Most felt Sir Jim Ratcliffe would quickly install a number of allies in key roles and that they would be gone.

Those on Sheikh Jassim's side believe #mufc have just blown their only chance to narrow the gap on Manchester City.

The Qatari group's opening statement to return #mufc to their 'former glories' did not go down well with the Glazers.

An offer many thought would render their purchase of the club a formality started on the wrong foot and, as the months dragged on, failed to recover.

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2023-10-16 12:59:07 The board meeting to vote on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25% stake in #mufc is scheduled to take place on Thursday, although the final details of Ratcliffe’s bid must first be agreed with the six Glazer siblings.

Both Paul Mitchell and Michael Edwards have been discussed in relation to being appointed at #mufc by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants control of sporting decisions immediately and is proposing a new structure where INEOS representatives have seats on the #mufc board, thus granting definitive influence on such matters. But the exact nature of this arrangement still needs to be worked out.

It is anticipated that Ratcliffe would wish to make his own appointments on the football side and plans have been discussed.

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2023-10-13 15:05:38 BREAKING: Bruno Fernandes' superb volley against Burnley has been named Goal of the Month for September! Open / Comment

2023-10-13 10:27:14 Jim Ratcliffe emerges as favorite to take over Manchester United, with his recently revised offer giving him the edge over rival Qatari proposal. Discussions with the Glazer family and their advisors are ongoing about the structure of a deal.

The Glazer family currently considers Jim Ratcliffe's offer for a minority stake more attractive than the Qatari offer for the entire club. The board is expected to discuss the proposal at a meeting in the coming days.

Negotiations with those interested remains ongoing, with Sheikh Jassim’s team continuing talks.

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2023-10-12 23:15:16 McTominay: "People always say, 'You played as a striker when you were young'. That's not true. I played two games with Warren Joyce because we didn't have a striker. Every time I scores a goal, people say that, but I've never been a striker. I've always been a midfielder, a No.8, so it's funny to hear that kind of thing."

John McGinn on McTominay: "He's very athletic, he gets in the box and hits the ball harder than any player I've played with, so it's no surprise he scores goals." Open / Comment

2023-10-12 20:55:17 Harry Maguire on his Mum striking out on Instagram after he got social media attacks following his own goal against Scotland: "She's more worried for me but I did reiterate to her that I am all good and strong mentally and I can deal with it."

On abuse he receives: "It probably affects my family more than myself as they worry how I’m dealing with it. I just tell her (Mum) all the time that I’m good."

On his lack of game time: "I mean, I'm not going to sit here all my life and play once every month and if it carries on then I'm sure myself and the club will sit down and have a chat about things.

"But, honestly, at the moment I'm fully focused on two games for England, two big games. Then I'm fully focused on fighting and trying to get back my place at Manchester United and helping the team climb up the league to where we should be.

"I have belief in my ability and what I have done in my career as every player should. Every player who is on the bench should believe they should be starting, otherwise they wouldn't be playing at a high level. I am no different.

"It has been tough, I want to play games, I want to feel important to the club and to the rest of the team. I haven’t been playing nowhere near as much as I would like."

On if he will start for the next game: "It's not my decision whether I start the next game or not. I'm unsure on that. I'm sure in a couple of weeks I'll go back and find out."

On his performance in his last games: "If you look back on my last 15 to 20 starts for club and country, I would be happy to sit here and say 'I'm really happy with my performances."

"My record under this manager speaks for itself. I haven't started as many games as I'd like, but my win percentage when I've played is ridiculously high."

"And of course, there's times when I can do more and times when I can improve and help the team, but, yeah, I'm just wanting to help the team.
I’m wanting to help the team get out of this position that we're in at the moment and hopefully we can do that in the coming weeks." Open / Comment

2023-10-12 19:03:26 Birmingham City announce Rooney to be aided by Ashley Cole and John O'Shea.

Former teammates from England and Manchester United respectively will be part of the coaching staff with Carl Robinson and Pete Shuttleworth who both assisted Rooney at D.C. United. Open / Comment

2023-10-12 12:02:04 Harry Maguire has admitted he'll leave Manchester United if he continues to struggle for regular first-team football under manager Erik ten Hag. (Source: Mail Sport)

Maguire: "I am not going to sit here all my life and play once a month... if it carries on I am sure myself and the club will sit down and have a chat about things".

"But I am fully focused on fighting to try and win back my place at Man United",

"My record under this manager speaks for itself. I haven’t started as many games as I like but my win percentage when I’ve played is ridiculously high".

"Of course I can improve. I’ll keep working hard and pushing, I’m sure there will be opportunities to come". Open / Comment

2023-10-12 08:29:01 Manchester United players are reportedly 'disgusted' by the way Erik ten Hag treated Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho. (Source: talkSPORT) Open / Comment

2023-10-12 01:59:01 Christian Eriksen on Rasmus Hojlund:

"He is very mature in his approach to things. Of course, he sometimes says some things that are... youth things, I don't even think the words exist, but he has his head in the right place."

"I think Rasmus [Hojlund] has been a wise purchase. He's a guy who fits into the squad, fits into the way of playing, understands the coach's ideas, and he's a good guy who works hard."

"We've been out to eat, he's been over at my house. He doesn't need to be put in place. I have given him my advice, and he has chosen to live close to the stadium and the training facility, so he has listened there!" Open / Comment