Let's be honest, Manchester United as we know it ceased to exist in 1991. That's when it stopped becoming a club, and was floated on the stock exchange. As soon as that happens, the focus switches from customers to shareholders.
Fergie had his spat with the Irish part owners over the breeding rights for Rock of Gibraltar in the early 2000s. This public challenge of, essentially, his bosses leads to the Glazers buying more shares of MU. Shortly thereafter, the Glazers gain near total ownership.
It seems Busby was wrong when he said "Football without fans is nothing". It seems all you need is TV money and JP Morgan.
Fergie had his spat with the Irish part owners over the breeding rights for Rock of Gibraltar in the early 2000s. This public challenge of, essentially, his bosses leads to the Glazers buying more shares of MU. Shortly thereafter, the Glazers gain near total ownership.
It seems Busby was wrong when he said "Football without fans is nothing". It seems all you need is TV money and JP Morgan.