Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Amorim, Ten Hag, Finances & The Glazers | The Overlap With Gary Neville

Gary Neville is joined by Sir Jim Ratcliffe on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. They discuss Manchester United’s season so far, new manager Ruben Amorim, the club’s finances, and what’s next for United. Ratcliffe reflects on his first year at United, including the controversial decision to replace Erik ten Hag with Ruben Amorim, despite an FA Cup triumph. He also tackles the club’s financial struggles, including a bloated wage bill, and the steps being taken to bring United back to the top. The conversation also lifts the lid on Dan Ashworth’s departure, what really happened behind the scenes, and how it impacted United’s plans heading into a crucial second half of the Premier League season. Looking ahead, Gary and Sir Jim discuss the future of Old Trafford, the club’s long-term vision, and whether United fans can find reasons for optimism after a below-par campaign. Don’t miss this one—hit like, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe to stay updated with every episode! 0:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts 01:13 Facing Scrutiny and Criticism 02:17 Understanding Fan Frustration 02:52 Evaluating Team Performance 03:57 Challenges and Progress 05:13 Recruitment and Management Decisions 11:06 Financial Realities and Tough Decisions 17:16 Addressing Club's Financial Crisis 21:43 Balancing Finances and Team Success 22:29 Management and Financial Restructuring 23:19 Recruitment and Future Prospects 24:13 Challenges with the Glazer Family 25:22 Addressing Debt and Financial Mismanagement 26:54 Fan Discontent and Ticket Pricing 38:39 Vision for the Future: Stadium and Training Facilities 43:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP BREAKDOWN CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapBreakdown SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS SUBSCRIBE TO NOT JUST FOOTBALL www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapNotJustFootball?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO STICK TO RUGBY HERE https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapRugby LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639 Not Just Football - https://podfollow.com/1772633121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap https://bsky.app/profile/wearetheoverlap.bsky.social ------------------------------------------------------------------------