INEOS Boss Excited for Control of Football Operations at Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the British billionaire and boss of INEOS, attended his first match at Old Trafford today since it was announced that he would purchase a 25% stake in Manchester United. Ratcliffe expressed his confidence that his control of the footballing side of the club will be ratified by the Premier League within a matter of weeks.
Meeting Staff and Media
Ahead of the game, Ratcliffe walked around the corridors of Old Trafford, meeting with staff and media. However, he was unable to provide many details about his plans for the club, as the Premier League's approval is still pending.
Excitement and Anticipation
Ratcliffe, who has been involved in elite sport with cycling, sailing, and Nice in Ligue 1, described his involvement with Manchester United as the most exciting thing he has ever been a part of. He expressed his enthusiasm for the club, stating that he has been a lifelong fan and named Paul Scholes and Eric Cantona as his favorite players.
Meetings with Manager Erik ten Hag
Although Ratcliffe has already had meetings with manager Erik ten Hag, he declined to provide any details until the formalization of his involvement with the club.
A More Regular Visitor
Despite his other commitments, Ratcliffe stated that he plans to be a more regular visitor to Old Trafford in the future. He acknowledged that he hasn't been to a game in two or three years but expressed his intention to attend more matches going forward.
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Statistics
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How To
How to be an effective captain in a football team
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