Manchester United's struggles on the pitch have prompted concerns from the club's ownership, with chief communications officer Toby Craig admitting they are "not happy" with the team's poor start to the season under Erik ten Hag.
Craig's comments came during a fan forum meeting, where he acknowledged the team's results have not met expectations. Despite a recent victory over Brentford, United remains 12th in the Premier League table.
The club's chief operating officer, Collette Roche, also expressed disappointment with the team's performance, describing it as a "difficult" start to the season.
However, Craig emphasized the club's faith in Ten Hag, highlighting the changes he has implemented, including a stronger squad and transformations off the pitch. The recent additions of Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox to the sporting structure were cited as positive developments.
Roche addressed the club's financial situation, revealing that despite generating record revenues, United has been losing money. This prompted a restructuring process, resulting in the departure of approximately 250 colleagues.
The club's focus on increasing efficiency and achieving sustainability was stressed, with Roche acknowledging the challenges faced. While the women's team has excelled in the WSL, the men's team's struggles remain a priority.
As pressure mounts, Ten Hag's long-term future remains uncertain. The recent crisis meeting and admissions from club chiefs underscore the urgency for improvement.
United's loyal fan base awaits signs of progress, and the upcoming matches will be crucial in determining Ten Hag's fate. Can he turn the season around, or will the club's dissatisfaction lead to change?"Off the pitch, you'll know that we have been through a period of restructuring that has seen us say farewell to approximately 250 colleagues. That has been a difficult process, but we would not have done it if we did not feel it was necessary.
"The truth is that, even though we are generating record revenues which are among the highest in European football, we have still been losing money. That is not a sustainable situation. So we've taken action to identify areas where we can increase efficiency."
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generating record revenues which are among the highest in European football, we have still been losing money. That is not a sustainable situation. So we've taken action to identify areas where we can increase efficiency."
