Former Manchester United player criticizes the timing of Ratcliffe's takeover

Gary Neville, a legendary figure at Manchester United, has expressed his disappointment with the timing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25 per cent takeover of the club. The British billionaire recently purchased a £1.3 billion stake in the Red Devils from the Glazer family. However, Neville believes that announcing the deal on Christmas Eve was a "truly awful" decision, stating that no functioning organization would consider such timing.

Fans join Neville in expressing frustration

Neville's anger resonated with fans, who also voiced their frustration with the management of the club. Some fans claimed that the mismanagement was the reason behind Manchester United's decline, while others labeled it as a complete mismanagement. Many agreed with Neville's point that releasing the news on Christmas Eve was an attempt to avoid scrutiny and questions about the deal.

Ratcliffe's plans for the club

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who plans to take a hands-on approach to running Manchester United, aims to improve the club's performance both on and off the pitch. He has already made changes by firing chief executive Richard Arnold, and there are rumors that director of football John Murtough might also be replaced. Potential replacements for these positions include former Juventus CEO Jean-Claude Blanc, Crystal Palace director Dougie Freedman, and Monaco transfer guru Paul Mitchell.