Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a 27.7% stake in Manchester United in February 2024, promising to fix 12 years of stupid things under the Glazers. Yet as United sit in the Premier League relegation zone with Michael Carrick winless in league play, Ratcliffe's own choices are under fire. He installed first-time club CEO Omar Berrada (ex‑Man City COO), director of football Jason Wilcox (brief Southampton stint), and managers Ruben Amorim and Carrick — none with Premier League experience.
When experienced director Dan Ashworth opposed Amorim's hiring, Ratcliffe fired him. A former Premier League executive told ESPN Ratcliffe "doesn't listen to many people" and still blames inherited problems. United now face their worst position in 40 years, with relegation a real threat.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing