I thought we’d already established that Ratcliffe and INEOS are as good as interchangeable?
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Is the problem not that SJR also has a controlling holding in Ineos so effectively owns both clubs?
But they’re legally not? Wasn’t it specifically said he used his own money to buy the shares?
I can see the argument if there was a hint of truth to it but there’s no better proof of INEOS not controlling both clubs than INEOS having nothing to do with United? How’s that not better than giving assurances that they’re stepping away from the day to day of Nice?
Thats why this smells made up to me.
I mean if him went out and bought a car would that mean INEOS bought a car? I just can’t see how this wasn’t cleared many months ago even if it were an issue.
At the same time who am I to argue
But Jim doesn’t effectively own United and is a minority shareholder?
From what I read wouldn’t Jim have to prove he’s stepping away from INEOS running of Nice rather than INEOS stepping back from Nice when they legally have nothing to do with United?
I’m sure this would have been cleared months ago anyway.
Yeah I’m calling BS too. It’s only recently been reported that they want a group sporting director to work between United, Nice and Lausanne. That makes much more sense.
I’d also add that as long as one can prove we have a different controlling hierarchy to Nice it won’t matter that we are both effectively owned by INEOS. The whole ‘Trawlers Ltd’ thing is another layer of seperation too.
Might be announced in the next 35 mins if Twitter is to be believed.
Not exactly.
He owns 51% of the ultimate holding company of the group I think and he was VERY clear the money was his. His businesses are very siloed (all separate limited companies, few holding cos leading to ultimate).
Down the line, he may create some hybrid thing but right now, just him.
9.15 keep eyes peeled
Indeed but that’s not the issue. As per Redbull we only need to prove that our Hierarchy is completely seperate and different to the hierarchy at Nice. It seems a fairly straightforward process to be honest.
Jim to come out in a 500 dollar shirt and sunglasses
Twitter is really going for it, they seem to think something big is coming at 9:15…but what ?
Announcement of the completion surely.
Full takeover
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And rules state that the same owner cannot have "control or influence" over more than one club, which has been interpreted as a stake sitting below 50%.
Mbappe
Anything less will be a let down now
Ashworth?
Van de Beek recalled?
That would be sensational news. Fingers crossed.
We’ve given Martial a new contract to protect his resale value
It’s done!
Getting ratty with it
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A great day for the club
Clarify? How are they not in control? They still have the majority don’t they(combined)?
They agreed to hand over all football matters to ineos in writing
Big Jim is in the house.
27.7%
So glad that AI generated sheik didn't buy us. Things are looking up !
The spin is off the charts regarding this investment. Glazers played an absolute blinder- all the pressure against them just disappeared when they gained control of the media narrative
Beautiful
Still not quite what Turk’s tweet implies though is it
Yippee.
Excellent news. Now the hard work begins!
Forever in the wallow pit are Man Utd fans. Everything, even minority investment gets a ITS ALL PR tag. Nice. I applaud the dedication & commitment
Onward and upward
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