Sir Jim Ratcliffe: I took over Man Utd to dethrone Man City and Liverpool

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has outlined his vision to “dethrone” Manchester City and Liverpool by returning Manchester United to the top of world football within three years. In an hour-long briefing at his Ineos headquarters, Ratcliffe also discussed using state funding for major regeneration around Old Trafford and said he had yet to make a decision … Read more

Manchester United are formally closing in on Newcastle for Dan Ashworth

Dan Ashworth is contractually obliged to spend almost two years on gardening leave – Getty Images/Serena Taylor Manchester United are preparing for a compensation battle with Newcastle over Dan Ashworth after finally making a formal approach for their highly-rated sporting director. Newcastle announced in a statement on Monday afternoon that Ashworth had formally begun a … Read more

Manchester United fans want shares in the club to realize Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Old Trafford vision

Manchester United fans could help fund the creation of a new Old Trafford – Getty Images/Ashley Allen Manchester United fans could help raise money for a new Old Trafford in return for an ownership stake, in addition to any moves by Sir Jim Ratcliffe to raise public money, according to the club’s supporter confidence. Telegraph … Read more

Sir Jim Ratcliffe called for the derelict Old Trafford to be demolished

Old Trafford has been left behind by the stadiums of Manchester United’s rivals – PA/Peter Byrne Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers have been urged by the architects responsible for Manchester United’s redevelopment project to demolish the aging Old Trafford and build a “truly innovative and exciting” new stadium. Long overdue plans to renovate and … Read more