"It's safe to say Manchester United's Glazer family aren't among the most popular club owners in English football. The Manchester United majority owners have been consistently criticised by fans since their takeover in 2005, with the Red Devils accumulating millions of dollars of debt in that time. While the Glazers are no longer responsible for on-pitch matters - Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a 29 per cent stake in the club last year saw him take control of football operations -"
"We're a family business, and it was really a decision we made collectively. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Not every decision is six-nothing. But, ultimately, why we have been successful as a family business is that we've always kind of agreed that, if the majority of family members want to do something, we realise we are in a family business and we have to do it."
"Last month saw fresh speculation over the Glazers' control over United, with boxing promoter Turki Al-Sheikh claiming that the club 'were in advanced negotiations with a new investor' regarding a potential takeover. United officials were said to be taken aback by the comments and it has been reported that no formal discussions have taken place, but Edward Glazer - one of the six siblings involved in the running of the club - has revealed how the family might reach a decision over the takeover."
The Glazer family maintain majority ownership of Manchester United and have faced sustained fan criticism since their 2005 takeover, during which the club accrued millions in debt. On-pitch control shifted after Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a 29 per cent stake and assumed responsibility for football operations. Supporters continue to attribute United's decline to American ownership and have staged protests. Speculation arose when Turki Al-Sheikh claimed the club were in advanced takeover talks, though no formal negotiations were reported and club officials were reportedly surprised. Edward Glazer described the family's collective decision-making approach that follows the majority view among family members.
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