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SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has defended his controversial cost-cutting at Old Trafford – and claims the club was on track to run out of money by the end of 2025.
The United co-owner broke his silence following recent fan protests at Old Trafford.
He told the BBC: “Manchester United would have run out of cash by the end of 2025.”
Last week, SunSport revealed how United are staring at a £100million black hole after a horror season.
The Red Devils are languishing in the lower reaches of the Premier League.
And they may be forced into selling their star assets in the summer to counter PSR rules.
Ratcliffe has pursued unpopular cost-cutting over the past year.
The 72-year-old completed a minority takeover in 2023 and has since gained control over sporting operations at United, which in turn led to some severe downsizing.
Last summer saw 250 staff members made redundant, with another 200 estimated to follow.
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Ratcliffe has also slashed costs across the club, including ditching the annual Christmas party and removing Sir Alex Ferguson from his paid role as an ambassador.
Prior to Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal, thousands of United fans took to the streets outside Old Trafford to protest.
Organised by the 1958 fan group, spokesperson Steve Crompton claimed the club is “dying” and is “facing financial Armageddon”.
Crompton said: “The club is slowly dying before our eyes, on and off the pitch, and the blame lies squarely at the current ownership model.
IT was a performance that would have pleased Ruben Amorim but a 1-1 draw with Arsenal does little to paper over the cracks at Manchester United.
On a day when the Old Trafford crowd protested the owners, the players stood up to show their remains life in a club that fans say is experiencing a “slow death”.
There was a lack of clear-cut chances in the opening 45 minutes as both sides goalscoring troubles continued.
A moment of magic was needed and Fernandes stepped up as he so often does.
Arsenal‘s wall was full of man mountains, but Fernandes found the power, dip and accuracy to beat David Raya with his free-kick – even if the wall was marched 11.2 yards back instead of the regulated ten.
Mikel Arteta’s side came out swinging in the second-half with their makeshift No9 up top, and it took a brilliant effort from Declan Rice to level the scores.
United were able to frustrate them and remain a threat on the counter but eventually had to settle for a point in a much-improved performance.
Here is how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the United performances.
“The club is facing financial Armageddon. Debt is the road to ruin.
“Sir Matt Busby would be turning in his grave at the current plight of one of the world’s greatest football institutions which is being brought to its knees and in many ways becoming a laughing stock.”
A FORMER Rangers starlet is reportedly closing in on a switch between European clubs.
That’s despite signing a three-year extension with his current side just EIGHT MONTHS ago.
Robbie Ure was a highly-regarded talent at Rangers after starring at youth level.
The forward even struck on his Gers debut in a 3-1 win over Queen of the South in the Premier Sports Cup.
But he only managed two league appearances in his time at Ibrox, and after failing to make the breakthrough under Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Michael Beale, secured a move to the continent with Belgian giants Anderlecht in 2023.
The 21-year-old went straight into RSCA Future youth team in Belgium‘s second tier, although did make his first-team debut off the bench last season.
And he appeared to be making a good impression as he won a three-year contract extension from manager Roel Clement in July, just before the new campaign kicked off.
But that seemed to be a false dawn for Ure as he’s exclusively played for the youth team again this term, and has now been linked with a move across Europe by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
Romano posted: “Scottish striker Robbie Ure will be traveling to Sweden soon in order to sign in as new IK Sirius player.
“Deal of up to €750k with sell on clauses for RSC Anderlecht for the promising striker.”
Sirius finished 9th of 16 teams in the Swedish top flight last term, with the new Allsvenskan season kicking off at the end of this month.
Meanwhile, current Gers star Hamza Igamane is closing in on a career milestone.
The Moroccan is currently enduring a ten-game scoring drought with the Ibrox side, despite enjoying a spell of 12 goals in 14 matches earlier in the season.
But the 22-year-old has still been named in Morocco‘s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Niger and Tanzania in this month’s international break.
And the forward could be in line to win his first cap for the Africans after an injury to Olympiacos striker Ayoub El Kaabi.
Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
MARTIN KEOWN is desperate for Ethan Nwaneri NOT to get an England call-up this month over fears of fatigue.
The 17-year-old academy star has been a revelation for Arsenal in the absence of crocked Bukayo Saka so far this term, scoring eight goals in 28 games across all competitions.
With Thomas Tuchel announcing his first England squad on Friday, Gunners midfielder Nwaneri has an outside chance of being included in his first senior Three Lions camp – having already represented the U16s, U17s and U19s.
However, Arsenal legend Keown is concerned for Nwaneri’s welfare – especially given his slight drop-off in recent Prem clashes against West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United.
TNT pundit Keown explained: “There’s a chance [Nwaneri] may make the international team. That’s a concern, that’s a worry.
“You take it if it comes but if it doesn’t, then he gets a nice bit of time with the manager, resting up between games so there’s a balance.
“It does one thing for confidence but another for the body. When you’re 17, you’re not even fully developed in terms of your cardiovascular system. You’re not really a man yet.
“There’s still some growing to do, and recently he has looked tired, like he was blowing, and this is normal for a 17-year-old kid.
“So it might be a time where he needs resting. And if he doesn’t make the full squad, does he need to be involved in the U21s?
“This has got to be sensibly managed between now and the end of the season.”
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Tuchel’s England have two home World Cup qualifiers coming up – against Albania on March 21 and Latvia on March 24.
Another Arsenal youngster that has a chance of being in the mix is left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly after also breaking into the first team under Mikel Arteta this campaign.
Given England’s left-back situation – with consistent fitness issues for Luke Shaw, Ben Chilwell and Lewis Hall – 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly has been earmarked for his international debut following a recent spell as U19s captain.
And Keown believes he deserves it – even with a disciplinary record that Arteta has warned could make the teenager a liability.
Keown said: “He’s had some issues, but in terms of physicality, he’s ready to go.
“He looks like he could play and there’s a problem at left-back for England.
“He’s different [to Nwaneri], more developed. I wouldn’t say he’s a freak of nature, but when you see the strength in him, he is all about power.
“So he is not going to want to be denied the opportunity to play for England.”
DECLAN RICE rescued a point for Arsenal after David Raya failed to stop a Bruno Fernandes freekick.
Fernandes’ set piece was followed by a brilliant Rice strike in the second half, leaving the sides with a point apiece.
After a quiet first half, both sides woke up and provided more going forward after the break but lacked quality in the final third.
Raya’s display in the second half more than made up for his earlier error and, alongside Rice, kept his side in the game.
Coming off the back of a riotous 7-1 victory over PSV, Arsenal reverted to their goal scoring woes and proved once again that they desperately need a striker.
But, who was on the mark for the Gunners?
Can Mikel Arteta push for the title without an out-and-out striker?
And did anyone shine off the bench for Arteta’s side?
Here, SunSport’s Conor Jones delivers his Arsenal player ratings against Manchester United…
Lewis-Skelly has been shown two straight reds already in his senior Arsenal career, first at Molineux in January – which was later rescinded – and in February at the Emirates against the Hammers.
And he was lucky not to pick up a first-half second yellow in the 7-1 Champions League last 16 first leg victory over PSV last week.
Keown – who was shown 6 red cards in 310 Prem appearances for Arsenal – added: “I remember at that age being impetuous, going off your feet. But you just learn.
“I had to do that myself, you have to learn the hard way. You think you can win every tackle, and then suddenly you’re playing against a quicker, stronger player, a little nudge here and there, and you’re committed to it.
“People now will probably be diving in and around him a little bit, because they know he might go off his feet.
“So just pick and choose, but you get better at that.”
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SAM Thompson has broken his silence with a huge announcement after Zara McDermott was linked to a boyband star.
The I’m A Celebrity winner and former Made in Chelsea star split from Zara in December, ending their five-year relationship.
But earlier today it was revealed how One Direction fans have linked Zara McDermott to Louis Tomlinson.
The pair now follow each other on Instagram, and eagle-eyed fans spotted that Louis’ sisters, including make-up artist Lottie Tomlinson, and twins Daisy and Phoebe, follow Zara too.
Following the revelation, Sam has now took to social media to break his silence.
In a positive Instagram story, he said: “Today’s gonna be great!”
It comes as Sam and Pete Wicks are bringing back their Staying Relevant podcast for one special episode.
The best pals are hoping to sell out London’s O2 Arena this September with the live recording.
Tickets for the show – which will take place on Friday, September 19 – start from just £31.50.
Meanwhile, last week Sam sparked concern with fans after they claimed he ‘looked and sounded so low‘ while recording his latest podcast episode.
Neither Sam or Zara have publicly addressed their split.
A source previously lifted the lid on the reasons behind the breakup, telling MailOnline: “Sam and Zara have ended their relationship.
“It’s been an incredibly difficult decision for them to part ways; they still care and have a lot of love for each other.
“But after a tough year of working hard at their romance, they have split and will be focusing on their individual careers going forward into 2025.
“There has been no scandal or fallout between them, it’s just the result of a difficult year, where they both had to spend a lot of time focused on their own projects.”
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