Jim Ratcliffe Criticizes Manchester United's Decline, Calls for Overhaul

The co-owner of Manchester United describes the club as 'mediocre' and outlines plans for sweeping changes to restore its elite status.

Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has labeled the club 'mediocre,' citing a decade of mismanagement and inertia as key factors in its decline.
Ratcliffe emphasized the need for difficult decisions, including overhauling recruitment and modernizing data analysis, which he described as outdated and ineffective.
The club has faced financial challenges, including significant losses over recent years, prompting cost-cutting measures such as job reductions and ticket price increases.
New head coach Ruben Amorim and CEO Omar Berrada are seen as central to the club's rebuilding efforts, though Ratcliffe warns success will take time and patience.
Ratcliffe defended controversial decisions, including raising ticket prices, arguing that greater efficiency is necessary to fund investments in players and infrastructure.