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INEOS confirm Brailsford exit as Man United face huge summer
TL;DR
INEOS confirms the exit of Sir Dave Brailsford as Manchester United faces a challenging summer. The minority takeover led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe has faced significant backlash from fans due to contentious decisions.
Key points
- INEOS confirms Sir Dave Brailsford's exit from Manchester United
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe's takeover has faced fan backlash
- Brailsford struggled to adapt his cycling expertise to football
- Manchester United is facing a challenging summer ahead
- Contentious decisions have plagued the club's management
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INEOS confirm Brailsford exit as Man United face huge summer
The INEOS-led revolution at Old Trafford has not been as smooth sailing as Sir Jim Ratcliffe would have hoped for, with a raft of contentious decisions plaguing their time in control of the sporting structure at the club.
INEOS undoubtedly walked into a mess at the Theatre of Dreams but, despite the initial warm welcome, they have managed to turn a good portion of United fans against them since their minority takeover in 2024.
Originally, Sir Dave Brailsford was set up as Ratcliffeâs right-hand man, with his experience in sporting excellence in cycling hoped to translate seamlessly into the football world. However, this was not the case, with Brailsford struggling to transfer his skills and Ratcliffe having to turn to external help to build his crack team behind the scenes.
Officially out of the door
It was recently reported that Brailsford was stepping back from his role at Old Trafford, leaving Omar Berrada to step into his shoes after joining from neighbours Manchester City. Now, as reported by The Mirror, Brailsfordâs exit has been officially confirmed by INEOS, who have announced a staffing restructure with the cycling guru no longer listed as a director at United.
Despite it being widely acknowledged that Brailsford diluted his influence at Old Trafford a year or so ago, his resignation date from the club is listed as 30 April 2026. However, his year in situ will go down as one of the worst in Unitedâs modern history, with the team finishing fifteenth in the Premier League â their lowest ever position since the rebrand of the English top flight.
Q&A
Why did INEOS confirm Sir Dave Brailsford's exit from Manchester United?
INEOS confirmed Brailsford's exit due to his struggles in adapting his cycling expertise to football, leading to a need for external help in building the team's management.
What challenges is Manchester United facing this summer?
Manchester United is facing a challenging summer marked by fan discontent and the need for significant restructuring after the contentious decisions made since the INEOS takeover.
How has the INEOS takeover affected Manchester United fans?
The INEOS takeover has turned a portion of Manchester United fans against the management due to a series of controversial decisions and the perceived mismanagement of the club.
Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe and what role does he play at Manchester United?
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the owner of INEOS and has taken a minority stake in Manchester United, aiming to improve the club's sporting structure amidst ongoing challenges.
