Manchester United fans have reacted to the sudden pendulum shift in the takeover race between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim.
United fans have been largely indifferent and cold by the sudden change in the race as reports emerged Sir Jim Ratcliffe is closing in on the race to buy the club.
We reported earlier Sheikh Jassim has bowed out of the race to take over Manchester United leaving Sir Jim Ratcliffe as a top favorite to finally win the race.
Some excerpts of Manchester United fans’ reaction reads;
- “This is so disappointing. Was not expecting this. Why did the Glazers refuse offer from Sheikh Jassim?”
- “It turned out as the Glazers wanted it. Afterall they did not want to sell the club. They were just dancing around. We will still kick them out.”
- “We want the Glazers out!!! Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not a deal we wanted. The Glazers know what they are doing!!”
Overall, the reaction from Manchester United fans to the news of Ratcliffe’s impending takeover has been negative. Many fans are fearful about the prospect of a new owner who will still keep the Glazers at the helm of affairs.
The cold reactions by Manchester United fans is well understood. United fans have been protesting the Glazers poor handling of the club since their 18 years reign. Sheikh Jassim was a better deal for United fans compared to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the former wanted a full takeover that will wipe out every remnant of Glazers at the club.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, on the other hand, want a partial ownership of the club that will still keep the Glazers incharge – a proposal that has sit well with a larger section of Manchester United fanbase.
