How losing became a habit at Manchester United

Manchester United used to dominate the Premier League.

During Alex Ferguson’s reign as manager, the team won 13 league titles – a record that’s unlikely to be beaten.

Since he stepped down in the 2012-2013 season it’s been a trying time for Man U’s loyal fans who have looked on as successive managers made poor choices and owners wasted eye-watering sums.

To understand just why the team’s glory days are a distant memory look beyond what happens on the pitch and take a closer look at how the owners – the American Glazer family who are the majority shareholders, and Jim Ratcliffe who bought 25 per cent of the club – are doing their business.

Irish Times sports columnist Ken Early lays out the club’s problems.

Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey.

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