Has ownership not changed several times since we were founded, before we were ever listed on the stock exchange? The Edwards could have just sold directly to the Glazers if they had waited long enough, so I'm not sure the float made much difference in that respect. Only asking, it's not my subject.
@Fluctuation0161 is right, the press can bog off trying to make out it's a United problem, more rules are needed, but needed for everyone, not just us.
Has ownership not changed several times since we were founded, before we were ever listed on the stock exchange? The Edwards could have just sold directly to the Glazers if they had waited long enough, so I'm not sure the float made much difference in that respect. Only asking, it's not my subject.
@Fluctuation0161 is right, the press can bog off trying to make out it's a United problem, more rules are needed, but needed for everyone, not just
us.
This is absolutely correct. National governments, UEFA and FIFA ( the bodies with power) should have anticipated football as a sport, entertainment or even a form of art that gains traction from millions across the world.
It is a sport that had such potential for growth. In the case of the Premier League, it was always going to attract a range of owners with immense wealth but had unscrupulous backgrounds ( particularly) in the case of Abramovich.
Ferguson always said that Manchester United, once it had become a PLC was going to brought out.
The key word is anticipation. Those governing bodies, I mentioned earlier, failed to anticipate such takeovers. They had the power to bring in such legislation and owner tests but did implement them.
In the case of Manchester United. There have been signs that the Glazers were prepared to either sell or look for investment, once the notion of the Super League collapsed.
Do people outside of Manchester United, think that a club the size of this is just going to lay down into mediocrity for evermore?
I think not. This club needs to be challenging for the highest honours and that has been a thought lost on certain pundits, journalists etc, who have been getting their clicks on social media and using United to gain popularity online by criticising this club.