As #MUFC struggle to sign reinforcements, nobody should underestimate effects of a pandemic that has denied them at least £35m in matchday revenue.
But the Glazer regime has cost them £1.5bn over past 15 yrs, causing more damage than a pandemic ever could https://theathletic.com/2081755/2020/09/23/manchester-united-spending-transfers/?source=user_shared_article">https://theathletic.com/2081755/2...
But the Glazer regime has cost them £1.5bn over past 15 yrs, causing more damage than a pandemic ever could https://theathletic.com/2081755/2020/09/23/manchester-united-spending-transfers/?source=user_shared_article">https://theathletic.com/2081755/2...
So when Ed Woodward says #MUFC are fortunate to be in a stronger position than most clubs, ... well, yes and no. They already have an enormous drain on their resources from their owners. That is not fortunate — except for the owners, I guess https://theathletic.com/2081755/2020/09/23/manchester-united-spending-transfers/?source=emp_shared_article">https://theathletic.com/2081755/2...
None of this excuses performances like Saturday’s — with a very expensive line-up. But it does all reflect a total lack of direction football-wise. They feel they now have the right structure/people/vision in place. It’s not easy to share that faith #MUFC https://theathletic.com/2081755/2020/09/23/manchester-united-spending-transfers/?source=emp_shared_articlej">https://theathletic.com/2081755/2...