Gary Neville has issued an urgent ultimatum to the Glazer family, demanding they divest their majority stake in Manchester United after the club’s continued descent into managerial and sporting chaos. Speaking on *Stick to Football*, the former captain expressed fury over the current state of play, declaring that “enough is enough” as the Red Devils struggle to find consistency under interim boss Michael Carrick. Neville’s comments mark a significant escalation in his long-standing criticism of the American ownership group, who have retained control of the club’s football operations despite the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group over two years ago.
Former captain slams ownership as Red Devils sit in relegation zone amid £1.2bn debt crisis.
The urgency of Neville’s call is underscored by Manchester United’s dire league position, with the team now eight games without a win and sitting just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League. This performance represents a stark contrast to the club’s historical status, highlighting a 13-year drought for a league title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure. While Carrick remains in charge despite persistent speculation regarding his future, the lack of on-pitch results has intensified scrutiny on the boardroom, with fans and pundits alike questioning the effectiveness of the current ownership structure in restoring the club to its former glory.
Neville provided a detailed financial breakdown to support his argument, pointing out that the club is “hamstrung” by £1.2 billion in debt. He noted that Manchester United has spent nearly £1.4 billion on players over the last 15 years, placing them second only to Manchester City in total expenditure. However, Neville argued that this massive investment has resulted in a “never-never” scenario where high spending fails to translate into competitive success. His analysis suggests that without a fundamental change in ownership and financial freedom from debt, the club will remain trapped in a cycle of underperformance despite having one of the largest budgets in world football.
Source: The Independent Sport
