Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls for ‘time and patience’ in bid to return Man Utd to topBy Phil Blanche, PASir Jim Ratcliffe has reached out to fans after agreeing to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United, telling them he takes his responsibility to put the club back on top of world football “very seriously” but also calling for patience. Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he is determined to bring trophies on the pitch at Manchester United to match the club’s commercial success. “I believe we can bring sporting success on the pitch to complement the undoubted commercial success that the club has enjoyed. “You are ambitious for Manchester United and so are we. Ratcliffe and Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim were both in the running to oversee a buyout of the club until October.

Source: Irish Independent December 27, 2023 04:41 UTC