Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set for a pivotal first in-person meeting with Manchester United co-owners Joel and Avram Glazer, as the club's hierarchy gathers in Manchester for crisis talks.
Executive Meeting Relocated Amid Turmoil
The club's monthly executive committee meeting, normally held in Monaco, has been moved to Manchester following a stormy start to the year. This gathering, which includes chief executive Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox, carries added weight in the wake of recent upheaval.
The immediate trigger was the dramatic dismissal of manager Ruben Amorim on January 5. His sacking came swiftly after he launched explosive criticism at the board following United's 2-2 draw with Leeds.
On-Field Struggles and Fan Unrest
The fallout from Amorim's sudden exit has plunged the club into chaos. Results have deteriorated, with a 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Burnley and an FA Cup exit to Brighton. The team has slipped to seventh in the Premier League, raising serious doubts about Champions League qualification.
This turbulent spell has ignited widespread concern among supporters. Prominent fan group The 1958 has announced plans for a protest march at Old Trafford ahead of the Premier League clash with Fulham on February 1.
Carrick's Interim Reign and Commercial Concerns
Michael Carrick has been appointed interim manager until the season's end, chosen ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. His coaching staff includes former England assistant Steve Holland and ex-Middlesbrough coach Jonathan Woodgate, alongside Jonny Evans and U21s coach Travis Binnion.
Ratcliffe and the Glazers will use their Manchester visit to speak directly with Carrick and his team at the Carrington training complex.
Beyond the dugout, the executive committee is also expected to address pressing commercial issues. The club currently lacks a training-ground kit partner and has not secured a replacement shirt-sleeve sponsor for when the DXC deal expires this summer.
The meeting represents a critical juncture for Ratcliffe's influence and the Glazers' ownership, as they collectively navigate one of the most challenging periods in the club's recent history.
