New Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold met with angry Manchester United fans and answered several questions in an attempt to calm the fans with the video leaked on Twitter
We take a look at Arnold’s answers and what it means for Manchester United.
Richard Arnold Manchester CEO Talks About The Glazers, Frenkie de Jong Transfer, Protests With Fans, Leaked Video Goes Viral On Twitter
One of the fans was able to record Arnold’s response to their inquiries, in which he discussed the Glazers’ ownership of the club, potential transfer targets, and whether cash would be forthcoming.
Richard Arnold;
"Here's the money, John you are the fu*king director of Football, Erik you are the manager, who do you want." pic.twitter.com/c4pDIs7hbg
— Paul, Manc Bald and Bred (@MufcWonItAll) June 19, 2022
Richard Arnold: "Do you want me to buy players? Doesn't that ring a bell? (Ed Woodward)".
He's literally calling Ed Woodward out for putting us in this mess by signing players himself.
Won't praise him yet but Respect to Arnold. He's at least laying the right foundations.
— UtdFaithfuls (@UtdFaithfuls) June 18, 2022
To set the story straight…
We met with Richard Arnold today after plans to go and protest outside his house got out and somehow got back to him (rats). So he came down to the pub where we were all meeting before going to his, which is also his local.
He gave us a heavily…
— Gerry Deakin (@Gerry_Deakin) June 18, 2022
Fans aked is De Jong done:
Richard Arnold: pic.twitter.com/WH5NJQb63B
— Paul, Manc Bald and Bred (@MufcWonItAll) June 18, 2022
Richard Arnold on protests at Old Trafford, Sancho and Rashford after the Euro's: pic.twitter.com/XmaLWHFHiU
— Paul, Manc Bald and Bred (@MufcWonItAll) June 18, 2022
Richard Arnold. Talking about the Glazers. pic.twitter.com/RnHXCQuXfk
— Paul, Manc Bald and Bred (@MufcWonItAll) June 18, 2022
Richard Arnold’s in-depth Discussion with United Fans about Club’s Future and Financial Condition
Richard Arnold attended an Unofficial Meet with Few Manchester United Fans in a Pub
On Saturday, Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold met with a group of fans to discuss the Glazer family’s ownership of the club and their summer transfer plans. A small number of United fans said they were planning a ‘peaceful and lawful’ protest outside Arnold’s home in Cheshire on Saturday, but the club’s Chief Executive Officer averted the event by meeting with the group in a bar.
Arnold had been given information about the event, which had fans holding banners and chanting about the CEO and the Glazer family leaving United. Arnold then went to the pub where the supporters had gathered before the protest to speak directly to them.
Richard Arnold’s Answers to Fan’s Enquiries about Upcoming Season Plan & Financial Condition
While Arnold’s words appeared to be forthright and honest in an attempt to appease enraged fans, he did admit that the situation at the club was far from ideal. United has yet to confirm any new signings this summer, and while he did confirm that funds were available this summer, the situation at the club was far from ideal.
Arnold highlighted his displeasure with United’s failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season despite spending £1 billion on players over the years, the most of any club in Europe. He also stated that he is dissatisfied with the club’s current situation, and that it raises doubts about whether the club can be fixed soon in the future. The club’s transfer policy, according to the CEO, is “burning through cash”.
The money that the manager and Director of Football seek for this summer, according to Arnold, is there. However, in order to invest in the future, such as a new stadium and a £250 million training facility, United must do something and attract investors.
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