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“A travesty!”: source says furious Glazers have turned on Sir Jim Ratcliffe over broken Man United promises

The Glazer family are fuming with fellow co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe over his disastrous custodianship of Manchester United.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 9:00 PM
“A travesty!”: source says furious Glazers have turned on Sir Jim Ratcliffe over broken Man United promises
Key Things to Know
  • A source claims the Glazers consider Sir Jim Ratcliffe's management of Manchester United "a travesty" and contrary to promises.
  • Manchester United have had a poor start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, earning seven points from eight matches.
  • Manager Michael Carrick has retained his position despite high expectations of dismissal after a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United's majority owners, the Glazer family, are reportedly furious with Sir Jim Ratcliffe regarding his handling of football operations at the club. According to a source cited by the Daily Mail, the Glazers view Ratcliffe's management as "a travesty" and allege he is pursuing a strategy contrary to what was originally promised.

The reported friction comes amid a turbulent start to the 2026/27 season, with United taking just seven points from eight Premier League matches and suffering a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Scrutiny has also mounted on manager Michael Carrick, director of football Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar Berrada following summer recruitment missteps and cost-cutting job cuts.

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