That's exactly what I'm saying. Ed Woodward has literally come out and said incredible things that rebuff our position and leverage in the transfer market multiple times in multiple interviews.
You've got other posters digging them up constantly, including videos of him saying these inane things.
So to reiterate, stop pretending like he's not shooting himself in the foot. He is. Even an exaggeration of 200 by a poster is not nearly as bad as going the other way and saying Eds scott free.
It would have been prudent of you to apologize, especially since you asked me too for something that was entirely correct.
I havent said or stated that Woodward is "scott free" either. You made that up and then made a strawman out of it.
And are we seriously being upset over this quote:
"After a turbulent season, everyone at Manchester United is focused on building towards the success that this great club expects and our fans deserve. Preparations for the new season are underway, and the underlying strength of our business will allow us to support the manager and his team as we look to the future.".
Its like the biggest cliche ever and means concretely nothing. Any politician would have been proud. Is this "inane" in your world? Is this what the Caf has come to?
And where are all these videos you are talking about. Woodward rarely gives interviews, especially on camera (I remember like one from when he was appointed CEO years ago). And if he does he speaks like a politician with pre-written statements and says nothing of interest.
His investors briefings, which basically is his interactions with media are like the most boring things ever if you bother to listen to them. I have almost stopped because its just financial info.
"Media shy" is exactly what he is. "Flexing"? What? How? When? We would almost not know what he looked like if he did not attend Uniteds games.
I actually would criticise Woodward for not being more open to the press and the fans. I get it that he is bound by company law and NYSE law to not say anything in public that can affect the value of the share on NYSE: Which is one reason why he never says anything else than cliches like the one quoted above.
I would find it much more interesting as a fan if he actually opened up and answered questions about like the organisation of the footballing side, where there actually are relevant questions to ask. For his own sake as well, because like it is now people make up stuff he has allegedly said instead, which is evident from the 200m transfer fee claim.