From ticket fiasco to transfer chaos: INEOS’ biggest Manchester United mistakes as crisis strikes again

The Standard assesses INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's tenure at Manchester United as manager Michael Carrick faces pressure following a 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como. The loss leaves United 20th in the Champions League table and 13th in the Premier League, making Carrick potentially the third manager dismissed since INEOS acquired a minority stake in February 2024.

The analysis outlines key controversies under INEOS, including cutting 322 jobs, stripping employee perks, and sporting director Dan Ashworth departing after five months. Off-field decisions also provoked backlash through ticket price increases to £66, season-ticket bans, and moving the women's team into temporary cabins during Carrington renovations.