So where did this come from ? Ratcliffe does not have any shares in Manchester United as of now, so why would he be spouting off about who he will employ if he gets his 25% share of the club. It is well known that the likes of Neville have been calling out for a change of ownership and that they need a Sporting / Technical Director . Why someone of the stature of Ratcliffe would say such a thing at this point in time is beyond me.
I put it down to click bait initiated by Manure supporters continuing their campaign against their current regime.COYP

Has it been a success for them ? Cannot see that this relates to the so called Ratcliffe statement but I take your point we have people that others admire.COYP

He was very successful for us, he assembled the most successful and talented U18 squad we have had for years, many of whom have now progressed to the U21’s & U23’s. He also had South London sewn up in terms of attracting the players to Palace because of his style, interaction and reputation with the talent pool. Man Utd. clearly recognised that and took him on to divert that talent to them.

He and Dougie worked very closely and Jarrett may well have recommended DF to Ratcliffe.

Edited by Phil’s Barber (12 Nov 2023 1.57pm)

He lives in St Albans, hardly Manchester

sounds like clickbait rubbish, if it is correct Ratcliffe is only putting 25% in to Moan Utd, would assume the other 75% would have some say on this?

They're justified, and they're ancient
And they drive an ice cream van

Possibly, after the game yesterday I'm very happy for Dougie to leave,the gaps created by non or poor recruitment were obvious.We need a right back and a competent centre forward. Tho'Doucoure having an injury showed,they ran all over the area he plays,Hughes stank the place out.I was really shocked that was NOT a Roy team.