October 18th 2024.
Former football player and current pundit Graeme Souness is not happy with the way Manchester United is being run. In a recent column for the Daily Mail, he expressed his frustration with the club's current situation and their treatment of one of their greatest legends, Sir Alex Ferguson.
Souness believes that United's four summer signings, Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui, are not up to par and have not helped the team's performance so far this season. Despite spending over £200 million on transfers, United is currently in 14th place in the league and has had a dismal start to the 2034-24 season.
During the international break, there were also rumors about the future of United's manager, Erik ten Hag, and decisions being made at the board level. But what caught Souness' attention the most was the news that the club was letting go of Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassadorial role as part of a cost-cutting measure.
Souness called this move a "disgrace" and accused the club's new hierarchy, including owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, of not understanding how football works. He pointed out that the reported £2 million being saved by letting go of Ferguson is just a drop in the ocean compared to United's annual revenues of over £661 million.
Souness believes that this decision shows a lack of understanding of the club's history and values, and how important Ferguson is to United and its supporters. He also doubts that the new signings will be enough to turn things around for the club, especially with Yoro still recovering from an injury and yet to make his debut.
United's current form and upcoming game against Brentford, a team currently above them in the standings, only add to Souness' frustration and disappointment. Despite Zirkzee scoring on his Premier League debut, de Ligt's inconsistent form and Ugarte's struggles have not helped the team, and Mazraoui is the only one who has shown promise so far.
In conclusion, Souness believes that United's current situation is a result of the club's new management not understanding the sport and the club's values, and their poor decision-making. As a former player and a fan of the club, he hopes that things will improve soon for the sake of United and its supporters.
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