Founder of Ineos and minority owner of Manchester United, overseeing cost-cutting measures since 2024.
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Order a long-term news report on Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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… Talks involving the Glazer family, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox took place before Carrick’s immediate future was confirmed. …
‘Fully committed’ Fernandes to remain Man Utd captainThe Ghanaian Times
… Since Jim Ratcliffe became a part owner of United to take control of the football operations nearly three years ago, he has overseen the mid-season sackings of Amorim and Erik ten Hag.-Skysports SKIP THE QUEUE, TAP THE NEWS Read the Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers fro …
Carrick to remain Man Utd boss for Chelsea clashJoy Online
… However, United supporters sang against the Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the shambolic evening unravelled. …
Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliationJoy Online
… Minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was sitting next to United chief executive Omar Berrada in the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday. …
Lisandro Martinez issues scathing attack on Man Utd board – has he made things worse?Joy Online
… £90m was included in a more detailed filing to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, following Wednesday’s release of their 2025-26 accounts to 30 June, and showed their overall debt was still more than £1bn despite major cost-cutting measures implemented by Sir Jim Ratcliffe …
Manchester United borrow another £90m as debt tops £1.1bnJoy Online
Manchester United’s overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s extensive cost-cutting measures, and the club has also confirmed it has spent £63.5m on land for the team’s new stadium. …
Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadiumJoy Online
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s industrial giant Ineos is pausing production at its three plants in Hull, blaming high UK gas prices. …
Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas pricesJoy Online
One of Britain’s richest people, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, says he has lost confidence in the UK, describing the country as “on the slide”. …
Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UKJoy Online
The Manchester United Muslim Supporters group says club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe “must go” after he spoke out against immigration levels and said the country was “on the slide”. …
Ratcliffe ‘must go’ says Man Utd Muslim fan groupThe Chronicle
… For the first time, the plans highlighted exactly where the stadium will be, although the ‘circus tent’ design unveiled by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in March 2025 was missing. …
Man Utd plan naming rights deal for new stadiumManchester United manager Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes is "fully committed" to the club and will continue as captain after benching the Portuguese midfielder for Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. The pair held clear-the-air talks on Tuesday following Fernandes's questioning of tactics in a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes is "fully committed" to the club and will continue as captain after benching the Portuguese midfielder for Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. The pair held clear-the-air talks on Tuesday following Fernandes's questioning of tactics in a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United head coach for Saturday's match against Chelsea despite the team's struggles, after the club's director of football and chief executive met to discuss his future on Monday. United are without a win in eight matches and sit just one point above the relegation zone.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned head coach Michael Carrick's tactical decisions following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, suggesting the team should have pressed higher and been braver under pressure. Carrick responded by emphasising the importance of player effort and running, rather than engaging directly with the tactical critique.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has criticized the club's hierarchy for failing to strengthen the squad despite qualifying for the Champions League, saying "I expect more from our technical director." United have won just one of their last nine matches this season.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United borrowed an additional £90m and confirmed spending £191.7m on players this summer, with overall debt now standing at £1.15bn despite cost-cutting measures under minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe since 2024. The club's debt comprises historic debt of £578m, £200m outstanding on its revolving credit facility, and £375m in outstanding transfer fees.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cost-cutting measures, though the club recorded record revenues of £677.6m and a £22.6m operating profit. The club has also spent £63.5m on land for a new stadium as part of wider Old Trafford regeneration plans.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos is pausing production at three plants in Hull, citing UK gas prices as twelve times higher than in the US and eight times higher than coal-based processes in China. The move will affect up to 1,000 staff, though workers are expected to be retained while Ineos explores buying liquefied natural gas from the US or awaits lower gas prices.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder of Ineos and part-owner of Manchester United, told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK, citing high taxes and immigration as drivers of decline, and warning that insufficient North Sea oil and gas investment risks supply shortages. The government responded that business investment has increased and energy supply remains secure.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club has issued a statement of no confidence in co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he reiterated comments linking immigration and benefit spending to Britain's decline, saying his latest remarks are "deeply disappointing and completely unacceptable."
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United will pursue a naming rights deal for its planned new Old Trafford stadium as part of efforts to fund the £2bn development. The 370-acre project is estimated to create 48,000 jobs and 15,000 new homes, with plans to consult fans on designs over coming months before sharing updates by end of 2026 or early 2027.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester United is considering a naming rights deal for the planned new Old Trafford stadium as part of revenue-maximization efforts for the £2bn development, which is estimated to create 48,000 jobs and 15,000 new homes across 370 acres. The club's New Stadium Development chief confirmed the plans are not final and that designers Foster and Partners will consult with fans on exact designs over coming months, with something potentially to share by late 2026 or early 2027.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United plans to explore a naming rights deal for the proposed new Old Trafford stadium as part of efforts to maximize revenue for the £2bn development. The 370-acre project is estimated to create 48,000 jobs and 15,000 new homes, with design consultations with fans expected over the next few months.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United await Barcelona's decision on whether to trigger a £26m clause to make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent by June 15. Speculation suggests Barcelona may not complete the signing, potentially leaving Rashford in a difficult position given his lucrative contract running until 2028.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, who will sign a four-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months. The transfer, subject to £3.9m in additional payments, is expected to be completed in early July and will be United's first signing under new permanent head coach Michael Carrick.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United's senior executives plan to recommend Michael Carrick as permanent manager to Sir Jim Ratcliffe this week, following his successful caretaker spell that lifted the club from seventh to third in the Premier League and secured Champions League qualification.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →