Ratcliffe's Takeover

Sir Dave Brailsford, the right-hand man of Jim Ratcliffe, experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during Manchester United's clash with Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Ratcliffe recently acquired a 25% stake in the club and the two sirs are now planning a significant shake-up at the iconic stadium.

From Smiles to Reality

Brailsford initially appeared relaxed and cheerful during the Premier League match on Boxing Day. However, as Villa took a 2-0 lead within the first half-hour, the former Team GB cycling supremo quickly realized the daunting task ahead of him to establish the winning culture he is renowned for.

INEOS Faces Challenges

As Brailsford's expression turned stony, viewers noticed the immense challenge that INEOS now faces at Manchester United. One fan commented on the collapse of the team after falling behind, with supporters booing and away fans mocking. The lackluster performance in attack was described as "utterly toothless."

Brailsford's Changing Expression Speaks Volumes

Observers couldn't help but notice the transformation in Brailsford's face as the match unfolded. His expression seemed to convey the magnitude of the task ahead.

Key Role for Brailsford

It is expected that Brailsford will assume a crucial position alongside a new sporting director. The frontrunner for this role is Dan Ashworth, currently associated with Newcastle. Ashworth has held significant positions at two other football clubs owned by INEOS, FC Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland and Nice in France.