Just this week, Manchester United ushered in a big event - Sir Ratcliffe officially became a minority shareholder of the club, owning 277% of the shares. For those of us who are loyal United fans, this is more than just an ordinary shareholding change, more like a ray of new hope shining across the United skyline.
Looking back on the last 10 years, it has been an indescribably painful journey for us Manchester United fans. Since retiring from Sir Alex Ferguson, we have seen the club go up and down, more often than not. Manchester United, the former England giant, has not been able to perform at the level it should have for ten years, which is a heavy blow to the heart of every Manchester United.
However, the addition of Sir Ratcliffe seems to have given us a silver lining. He mentioned in an interview that he chose to invest in Manchester United because he wanted to see the world's largest club play the best football in the world. As fans, that's what we want more than that. Every Manchester United supporter is eager to see our team return to the top and become the best in the Premier League and Europe again.
Sir also mentioned that his expectations of success are not achieved overnight. He stressed the need for time, patience, and the need for the right decisions. It reminds me of Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, who also needed time to build a strong team, and his success is based on patience and perseverance. Ratcliffe's words, while reminding us of the need for patience, also paint a picture of a hopeful future.
In terms of how it works, Jazz mentioned that he has a very good relationship with the Glazer family and that he will have an impact on the sporting side of the club, which is a very positive sign for us. In the past, we have often criticised the management of the club in the hope that something will change. Now, with someone like Ratcliffe on board, there is reason to believe that Manchester United's management and operations will move in a more professional and efficient direction.
Sir also spoke about his thoughts on the investment, which he doesn't think he will lose money as a result. What's more, he highlighted that football itself is the biggest factor in the growth of the club's revenue. This is in line with the thinking of our fans, who have always believed that as long as the team performs well on the field, everything else will follow.
Finally, in the face of Manchester United today, the addition of Sir Ratcliffe has undoubtedly given us a shot in the arm. While the road is still long, with new forces on board, we have reason to look forward to the future. Let's wait patiently for Manchester United's rise and write a glorious chapter in English and European football again.