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Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% stake is yet to be officially ratified by the Premier League, but his team is taking no time to get down to business.
Sir Dave Brailsford has already been at the club, along with Jean-Claude Blanc and Ratcliffe himself, making speeches to the staff.
Although they cannot make any official decisions since the agreement was ratified, the initial audit is already underway and some details of their work style have begun to come to light.
iNews’ Pete Hall reports that Brailsford intend to consult with David Gill and Sir Alex Ferguson before making any major decisions at the club.
The report claims Brailsford “doesn’t make rash decisions” and, while Sir Alex would always be included, they acknowledge Gill’s role in making United the powerhouse it was under the legendary manager.
David Gill was United’s chief executive and, along with Sir Alex, expertly built team after team that ruled club football for over a decade.
Both were sidelined when Ed Woodward arrived and with the appointment of John Murtough as Director of Football, the alienation grew stronger.
However, the incoming owners recognize that there is a lot of knowledge and experience to be gained from the duo who have been there and done that before.
The report adds that Brailsford has already had a marked impact on staff with his words and impressed people at the club with his vision and words.
His theory of “marginal gains” has begun to circulate in the club and his leadership qualities have come to the fore.
Furthermore, Sir Jim Ratcliffe also made a strong impression on all members of the club with his first speech.
Ultimately, INEOS will be judged by the results on the field and not by the noise coming from the organization, but the early signs have been positive.
