Sir Jim Ratcliffe has unleashed another round of budget cuts at Manchester United. This time, the training ground canteen feels the pinch. The Sun reports that even daily meals now come under scrutiny.
Since last February, Ratcliffe has overhauled the club from behind the scenes. He fired more than 250 staff members and plans additional layoffs in the coming months. His rapid changes have stirred intense debate among fans.
Cristiano Ronaldo did not hold back his criticism. He blasted Ratcliffe, exclaiming, “Doesn’t have a f**king CLUE about football!” His words echo the anger and disappointment that many supporters share.
Ratcliffe also axed the club’s annual Christmas party, raised ticket prices, and slashed funding for a charity that aids former players. These decisions mark a radical break from longstanding club traditions.
At Carrington training ground, the latest cut forces a stark menu of soup and sandwiches for everyone except the first team. Fans question the fairness of these measures amid ongoing cost-cutting efforts.
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The U18 squad felt the impact as well. They lost the opportunity to play their FA Youth Cup fifth-round tie at Old Trafford. Instead, the match moved to the 12,000-capacity Leigh Sports Village, saving around £8,000.
MUST now targets the current Ineos project, calling the cuts “futile.” Their statement reflects a deep dissatisfaction with the club’s financial strategy and a belief that these measures miss the mark.
In a blistering statement via Daily Mail reporter Chris Wheeler, MUST lambasted the mounting Glazers debt. They argued that £66 tickets will raise less than £2m this season—a drop in the ocean compared to over £200m in transfer debt. Meanwhile, the Red Devils languish in 15th place in the Premier League, holding West Ham up only by goal difference.
