October 27th 2024.
In February, Sir Jim Ratcliffe took on the role of controlling Manchester United's sporting operations. This move was met with mixed reactions, with some fans hopeful for a new era under the British billionaire's leadership. However, former Premier League player Jamie O'Hara has recently expressed his disappointment with Ratcliffe's actions since becoming a minority owner of the club.
O'Hara has criticized Ratcliffe for his cost-cutting measures at Old Trafford, which have resulted in the loss of jobs for hundreds of staff members. There have also been reports that Ratcliffe requested Manchester City's private jet for two United players to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony, which was ultimately denied. O'Hara called Ratcliffe a "disgrace" and accused him of being all talk and no action.
According to O'Hara, Ratcliffe's promises to improve the club have not materialized. Instead, he has made drastic changes that have negatively impacted the team and its staff. O'Hara referred to Manchester United as "loserville" and criticized Ratcliffe for being more focused on penny-pinching than investing in the club's success.
In July, it was reported that United would be cutting 250 jobs in an effort to reduce costs. This has only added to the frustration of fans who were hoping for positive changes under Ratcliffe's ownership. On the pitch, the team has also struggled, with only three wins in their first eight Premier League games and no victories in their first three Europa League matches.
As the pressure mounts on United's coach Erik ten Hag, O'Hara's comments serve as a reminder of the high expectations placed on the club and its owners. While Ratcliffe may have had good intentions when taking over sporting operations, it is clear that his actions have not met the expectations of fans and former players like O'Hara. Only time will tell if Ratcliffe can turn things around for Manchester United and prove his worth as a billionaire owner.
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