INEOS group blames Sir Alex Ferguson for Manchester United's downfall: Reports

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group are focused on beginning a new chapter for Manchester United as they work to rebuild the club. Despite facing roadblocks in the 2024-25 campaign and currently sitting 15th in the league table after 26 matches, the management asserted to make progress in the coming years.

In their recent visit to Goodison Park, the team showed grit, determination and teamwork, with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte resulting in a 2-2 draw against Everton.

INEOS insider reveals the club wants to move on from Alex Ferguson 

The club is grappling with serious financial challenges off the field, prompting new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group to implement aggressive cost-cutting measures. Several employees have already lost their jobs, and in the upcoming meeting with the owners on Monday, an additional 200 employees are expected to be laid off.

Furthermore, INEOS has put an end to legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassadorship, signalling a decisive shift away from extravagant spending. The company has pointed fingers at Ferguson, blaming him for the club's current struggles, and is resolutely committed to distancing Manchester United from its past glories, which they believe are weighing heavily on the current players.

"INEOS want absolutely nothing to do with the past. They don’t want to hear how things were done when United were winning 13 Premier League titles and they won’t accept any suggestion that lessons can be learned from when the club’s greatest-ever manager was in charge." said the Insider to Daily Mirror.

The insider emphasized the importance of acknowledging the last 12 years while also recognizing the successes that Manchester United achieved in the past as one of the best teams in Europe. He suggested that instead of simply moving on, it could be beneficial to reflect on those achievements to inspire future progress and bring back the glory days.