Not untypically for a billionaire, Ratcliffe seemingly believes that correct opinions reflect exchequer not expertise, giving himself final say on footballing decisions. And rather than the “best in class” executives he promised, his United operate according to what political analysts call the “Boris principle”, no‑marks in thrall to their own self‑image given jobs for which they lack the ability and character, the consequent chaos being effective sabotage. So the patterns continue: Champions League qualification is missed, insufficient funds are released; a new unsuitable manager spends heavily on players below requisite standard; Champions League qualification is achieved via unsustainably reactive style; the manager is denied necessary funds amounting to less than the bounty of Champions League qualification; the manager imposes a proactive style without the necessary materials; the manager is belatedly fired for a fee far exceeding that saved by cutting jobs; a new unsuitable manager, with entirely different requirements to his predecessor, is appointed; executive accountability is absent. It is thus no surprise that Michael Carrick remains unfired, despite exuding the vibe of a man who’s mentally fired himself. Perhaps it’s a stay of execution, but more likely there’s bizarre hope of a turnaround, partly to save paying him off, partly because the relevant executives can’t achieve consensus on a replacement, and partly because surely even Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox accept that, following another catastrophe, after dismissing Carrick they are honour-bound to dismiss themselves. Except they and United don’t work like that. So, just as they failed Carrick by not recruiting properly; failing to add experience to his coaching team; failing to replace outgoing fitness and set-piece coaches and failing to interrogate details of his new game-model, they are now failing him by having him continue in a job that is too much for him, destroying a season that remains salvageable. Meantime, the Glazers’ dividends continue unabated.   submitted by   /u/DirectorTurbulent422 [link]   [comments]