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Original Title: [Adam Crafton] Ratcliffe’s outburst caused its own crisis within Old Trafford. The Athletic has been told that members of club staff raised concerns internally on Thursday, before the club decided to publish a statement. This is denied by United.
Ratcliffe’s outburst caused its own crisis within Old Trafford. The Athletic has been told that members of club staff raised concerns internally on Thursday, before the club decided to publish a statement. This is denied by United. Ratcliffe’s remarks are also unlikely to assist United’s already uphill task to maintain and expand their partnership portfolio, with a training kit and playing kit sleeve sponsorship uncertain ahead of next season.
The club received an email from the club’s fans forum group, while individual fans delivered their complaints too.
One supporter, named Chris, shared their email with The Athletic.
It read: “As a Manchester United fan of over 40 years, a Mancunian, a season ticket holder, a MUST member… I am deeply appalled and offended by the minority co-owner’s comments, unbecoming of anyone associated with Manchester United. It is shameful, offensive and unpalatable.”
It continued: “Yesterday was a significant moment in the history of the club — great damage was done to the reputation of the institution."
“You are custodians of a worldwide global institution built by the people and values of Manchester. We will still be here for a long time, keeping the red flag flying high, in the right direction for whoever you are and wherever you come from."
“Manchester and Manchester United is for everyone. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not.”