Sir Jim Ratcliffe's First Year at Manchester United Marked by Cost-Cutting and Turmoil

The billionaire's ownership has brought financial austerity, staff unrest, and poor on-field performance, leaving fans and employees disillusioned.

Ratcliffe's strict cost-cutting measures, including job cuts, reduced expenses, and a 'zero-based budgeting' policy, have sparked widespread dissatisfaction among staff and fans.
Manchester United's on-field performance has hit historic lows, with the team languishing in 15th place in the Premier League and morale at an all-time low under new manager Ruben Amorim.
Financial struggles, including over £300 million in losses over three years and compliance challenges with Premier League profitability rules, have constrained transfer spending and operational flexibility.
Fans have expressed growing frustration over rising ticket prices, job cuts, and perceived poor decision-making, with protests planned against Ratcliffe's leadership.
Efforts to restructure the club, including changes to senior management and investment in training facilities, have yet to yield tangible improvements in performance or morale.