From managerial farce to fan protests – Man United’s mediocrity under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos

Manchester Evening News writer Jack Flintham argues that Manchester United has suffered persistent mediocrity and managerial turmoil since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos acquired a minority stake in February 2024. Despite Ratcliffe's stated ambition to win the Premier League by 2028, the club has experienced high-profile managerial dismissals, supporter anger over ticketing and seating changes, and inconsistent results.

The retrospective outlines significant milestones under Ineos, including the sackings of Erik ten Hag, sporting director Dan Ashworth, and Ruben Amorim. Flintham notes that following heavy defeats to Como and Bournemouth, current manager Michael Carrick received a temporary reprieve from the board ahead of an upcoming match against Chelsea.