Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show

Ratcliffe on Amorim & Academy in focus

Oct 9, 2025
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INSIGHT

Three-Year Backing For Amorim

  • Sir Jim Ratcliffe backs Ruben Amorim with a three-year window for stability and long-term planning.
  • Executives argue patience is vital but results and fan sentiment will still pressure the club if performance doesn't improve.
INSIGHT

Business And Sporting Goals Linked

  • Ratcliffe separates business and sporting ambitions, aiming to make United the world's most profitable club.
  • Andy Mitten warns sporting success and revenue are interdependent and success drives commercial growth.
INSIGHT

Academy Direction Under Scrutiny

  • Ratcliffe says the academy 'has slipped' and needs steady production of talent for the first team.
  • Hosts debate whether the academy now prioritises development-to-sell versus producing first-team players.
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