曼联共同所有者为有争议的变化辩护，尽管球迷强烈反对，但理由是财务上的必要性。 Manchester United co-owner defends controversial changes, citing financial necessity despite fan backlash.

曼彻斯特联合所有者Jim Ratcliffe爵士为俱乐部最近不受欢迎的决定辩护, 包括裁员和涨票, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe defended the club's recent unpopular decisions, including staff layoffs and ticket price hikes, as necessary steps to improve the club's financial standing and return it to elite status. 拉特克里夫(Ratcliffe)承认俱乐部已成为“mediocre”, 并说俱乐部最后在2013年赢得了总理联盟, 截至2024年6月净损失1.132亿英镑。 Ratcliffe acknowledged the club has become "mediocre" and said it last won the Premier League in 2013, with net losses of £113.2 million as of June 2024. 根据曼彻斯特联合支持者信托基金会的一项调查, 97%的粉丝相信这些变化正在疏远后代。 Despite his efforts, 97% of fans believe the changes are alienating future generations, according to a survey by the Manchester United Supporters' Trust.