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INEOS officially confirm celebration ceremony will take place tomorrow

INEOS have faced heavy criticism since Sir Jim Ratcliffe became a co-owner of Manchester United alongside the Glazer family in February 2024. Ratcliffe’s arrival promised change, particularly after INEOS took responsibility for United’s football operations.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe sneaked into Old Trafford amid fan protest

Manchester United’s ownership faced another significant backlash as supporters gathered outside Old Trafford ahead of Sunday’s derby against Manchester City.

Manchester United News / centredevils / September 11

INEOS officially confirm winger returns from injury ahead of upcoming derby

INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who co-own Manchester United and have sporting control at Old Trafford, have already come under heavy scrutiny for their summer business.

Manchester United News / centredevils / September 9

INEOS plans to sell club officially confirmed

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have faced increasing scrutiny from Manchester United supporters since taking responsibility for the club’s football operations.

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Manchester United News / centredevils / September 7

INEOS officially expand bid for £2 billion deal

INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have become central figures at Manchester United since taking a co-ownership role at Old Trafford. However, their work around the squad has continued to divide supporters.

Manchester United News / centredevils / September 7

INEOS officially confirm midfielder suspended for upcoming derby

INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe remain under pressure from Manchester United supporters who believe the club did not go far enough during the summer transfer window.

Nice News / centredevils / September 6

INEOS officially confirm defender suffers cruciate ligament injury

It’s been nearly three years since INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought an acquisition in Manchester United. The British billionaire has had his fair share of stick since getting his hands on an initial 27.7% stake in the club in February 2024 and taking control of the sporting side.

Manchester United News / centredevils / September 4

Sir Jim Ratcliffe invests £130m in major new addition

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has rarely been far from the headlines since becoming co-owner of Manchester United and taking control of the club’s football operations.

Manchester United News / centredevils / September 2

INEOS officially sell midfielder with one year left on contract

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have once again faced criticism over their work at Manchester United after a summer in which supporters expected major changes.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / centredevils / September 1

INEOS officially sign left-back on transfer deadline day

INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have entered transfer deadline day with Manchester United supporters still desperate to see a left-back arrive at Old Trafford.

Valencia News / centredevils / September 1

INEOS officially make first signing of 2026 summer transfer deadline day

INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have entered transfer deadline day under major pressure as Manchester United supporters continue to demand one final addition.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / centredevils / August 31

Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially signs Mohammed Amoura for season

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are under pressure to make the most of the final hours of the summer transfer window, with Manchester United’s squad still carrying obvious gaps.

Soccer News / centredevils / August 31

INEOS officially sign French defender capable of playing left-back

INEOS, the company owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his co-owners which holds a 28.9 per cent voting stake in Manchester United, are looking to sign a left-back before deadline day.

Manchester United News / centredevils / August 29

Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially signs Levy Nene for club

Outside of the midfield department, Sir Jim Ratcliffe hasn’t been the busiest man in terms of sanctioning transfers for Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils brought in Karl Darlow as a backup option, with Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba arriving to complete the midfield rebuild.

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Manchester United News / centredevils / August 28

INEOS officially sell defender after just one season at the club

INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have faced significant criticism from sections of the Manchester United fanbase since taking control of football operations at Old Trafford.

Manchester United News / centredevils / August 27

Sir Jim Ratcliffe rejects offer in £174m legal dispute

INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have been at the centre of major change at Manchester United since becoming involved with the club in 2024. Ratcliffe initially completed the purchase of a minority stake in United worth around £1.25billion.

Manchester United News / centredevils / August 26

Gulf United officially appoint former Manchester United chief months after exit

Manchester United’s hierarchy has faced heavy criticism in recent years, with supporters repeatedly questioning decisions made at the top of the club. The Glazer family have been the subject of sustained protests throughout their ownership, with anger surrounding debt, investment and the overall direction of the club.

Soccer News / centredevils / August 24

INEOS officially re-sign striker on loan deal

INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe were always going to face significant scrutiny during Manchester United’s summer transfer window. Ratcliffe’s INEOS remains a minority co-owner of United, holding roughly 29 per cent of the club, while playing a major role in its sporting direction.

Manchester United News / centredevils / August 21

INEOS carries out rescue plan to save company from collapse

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s time at Manchester United has seen him take a number of difficult decisions, affecting the club in both positive and negative ways.

Atletico Madrid News / centredevils / August 18

INEOS officially sign former Atletico Madrid star on free transfer

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have completed another signing as their football operations continue to attract attention during the summer transfer window.

Manchester United News / centredevils / August 16

Sir Jim Ratcliffe outlines INEOS priorities for 2026

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is continuing to have an impact at Manchester United as co-owner as he looks to improve the club. Having initially made tough decisions, seeing the club make some cuts to the academy and some staffing redundancies, United now look on the up.

Manchester United News / centredevils / August 15

INEOS officially receive resignation from forward hours before match

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has had his ups and downs in his time in charge at Old Trafford. The British billionaire has overseen the sacking of Erik ten Hag, the appointment of eventual failure Ruben Amorim, and is now experiencing his first real surge in form with former player Michael Carrick at the wheel.

Aston Villa News / centredevils / August 11

Sir Jim Ratcliffe blocks Marcus Rashford transfer

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Marcus Rashford remain at the centre of another major Manchester United transfer story this summer. Rashford has spent almost his entire career connected to United after coming through the club’s academy and becoming a first-team regular.

Manchester United News / HITC / July 1

Sir Jim Ratcliffe given one-year Man United deadline by authorities as £149m issue looms

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been almost as divisive as the Glazer family since he became Manchester United’s single largest shareholder. The billionaire, who made his wealth in the chemicals industry with Ineos, has brutally cut costs by making mass redundancies while simultaneously raising prices for match-going fans.

Manchester United News / We All Follow United / August 22, 2025

Forgotten Manchester United clause could force Jim Ratcliffe exit

Last Wednesday, news came out about Manchester United, which did not get much discussion, but its effect can be profound on the future of the club. In February 2023, Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a 25 per cent stake in the club for 1.3 billion pounds.