Sir Jim Ratcliffe's imminent arrival at Manchester United has fans buzzing for the future - and he's already earmarked potential changes at the club.
02.11.2023 - 11:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
There is increasing unrest among a number of Manchester United players amid the team's plight this season.
Dressing room sources have told the Manchester Evening News doubts are growing over Erik ten Hag's management and there is simmering resentment among certain players towards teammates. Some players are also unimpressed with the general direction of the club as its strategic review enters a 12th month.
United have lost eight of their 15 matches this season and the 3-0 League Cup elimination by Newcastle United marked the first time they have conceded three goals in consecutive home defeats for the first time since October 1962.
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The listless loss also marked the first time United have been beaten in five of their first ten home games since 1930.
The MEN revealed in September United players had started to grow weary with Ten Hag's criticism and some of his tactical adjustments.
Some players feel Ten Hag also tends to protect perceived favourites in the squad while rounding on others, albeit without outright naming them in public.
United chief executive Richard Arnold told interested observers as recently as last week United are making "good progress". United have invested more than £400million on signings under Ten Hag and the power brokers remain supportive of the Dutchman for now.
Although there is impending investment from the Ineos Group, set to take a 25 per cent stake in United, it is unclear when that will be ratified.
Ten Hag said after the Newcastle reverse he is a "fighter" and convinced he can turn United's season around. "I'm a fighter and I know it's not always
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's imminent arrival at Manchester United has fans buzzing for the future - and he's already earmarked potential changes at the club.
Manager Erik ten Hag has already highlighted the importance of Manchester United coming up with a coherent strategy ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's impending arrival at the club.
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jermaine Jenas does not believe that Erik ten Hag is the right manager to take Manchester United forward, questioning his approach to recruitment.
Rochelle Humes appears to be emotional over her husband Marvin's absence as he was seen grinning alongside one of her ITV co-stars. The This Morning presenter is currently holding down the fort at home after JLS star Marvin ditched the UK for Australia where he is taking part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.
Former Novara and Udinese sporting director Cristiano Giaretta has hailed Bruno Fernandes' 'rock-solid mentality' after signing him as a youth talent for just €40,000.
Victor Lindelof believes Richard Arnold represented Manchester United well during his 16 years at the club, including his time as chief executive officer.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is not convinced the Glazers will surrender full control of football operations to impending investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Sir Dave Brailsford has been visiting Manchester United’s Carrington training complex ahead of the Ineos Group’s impending investment into the club.
Manchester United are confident Patrick Stewart will be able to provide them with deep knowledge and stability as they begin their search for a new chief executive officer.
Manchester United investment hopeful Sir Jim Ratcliffe is on the verge of having his minority acquisition formally confirmed.
Good Morning Britain is set to be without one of its key stars as they revealed their impending 'exit'. Richard Arnold is set to take a three-week break from the news programme's ITV studio - but he'll still be on screen.
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Susanna Reid has hinted whether or not she's signed up for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here as her co-star is 'convinced' she's heading in the jungle. The hit ITV reality show returns to screens in a matter of days, more specifically Sunday, November 19.
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Erik ten Hag retains the full backing of the Manchester United power brokers and chief executive Richard Arnold believes the club is making "good progress".