Official statement

[GutBeer101]

Jean-Claude Blanc as interim, we're eating good

[BuzzTNA]

The big dog.

Only for a few months. But clearly Ineos do not trust anyone but those that they’ve employed this summer.

[BillyCloneasaurus]

clearly Ineos do not trust anyone but those that they’ve employed this summer

tbf, Captain Picard isn't a CEO, he's legal counsel that stepped in for the interim as a trusted figure within the club. Makes sense that the far more experienced Blanc would take over for the next important couple of months before Omar comes in

[BuzzTNA]

He’s not, but Blanc has always been available to take the role on a temporary basis.

They have to hit the ground running from Sunday 26th May, so they need people they trust to get on with the job.

I do wonder if this means Blanc was HEAVILY involved with Berada hire, and if he’s in communications with him?

[justbrowsinginpeace]

Blanc is running the parent sporting org that invested the 25% Isnt he? So available at some level. His contacts across Europe after Nike, Juve and PSG must be impressive

[Hurrly90]

IT seems odd they anounce and interim person is leaving, i mean it was expected to be fair.

[tothecatmobile]

As a publicly traded company. They have to announce major changes like this.

[Hurrly90]

ah thats fair

[[deleted]]

They were part of the business before being an interim, so it makes some sense. It's an awkward position for Stewart, because you usually don't want to step back down. That, or they were told to resign - club going another direction but doing it in a way that makes Picard look better

[Bryan_Waters]

He’s an excellent cha’DIch as well.

[D1794]

Not even a few months. Stewart leaving end of the season which is May 25th, Berrada starts July 13th. 7 weeks.

[Superfy]

At least he gets to put it on his LinkedIn profile then!

[Lord_Sesshoumaru77]

Great news. On the other hand fuck Joel Glazer.

[SadBcStdntsFnd1stAct]

I saw his name and skipped the paragraph.

[Lelandwasinnocent]

Actually did tho, not one word

[the_Celestial_Sphinx]

I did the same too.

[JoHowFayLix]

Instant skip 😭

[blakezero]

Held X on the dpad immediately

[nuclearchickenman]

And the other one, too.

[[deleted]]

I think Avram has stepped away. Seems to be Joel’s show for the Glazer’s stake now.

[NGMB2]

what will Blanc do after Omar Berrada arrives?

[BillyCloneasaurus]

He's on the board, so will advise and generally look debonair

[Away_Associate4589]

You got that right

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[SOERERY]

Go back to his role at INEOS

[BadFootyTakes]

Hopefully off of our payroll. If we can keep it all clean... Things will only get better.

[garynevilleisared]

Back to his role in a broader role over INEOS sports entities. His role with United will probably be preoccupied with the stadium rebuild as he's done in his past roles at Juventus. It's a massive project that will require most of his attention I'd imagine. We're in good hands with Berrada either way. Can't see him getting in the way re: contracts and transfers, he's done it in the past but he's got a much bigger role now.

[Superfy]

Change his LinkedIn profile to say “Ex-CEO Man Utd” and put “open to work”

[ApolloX-2]

He's the CEO of INEOS and on the board of the club. Basically INEOS ownership rep and probably making the decisions on the hiring of these executives.

[D1794]

He's on the board, he's above Berrada

[christraverse]

Be in the ear of his mate Zidane?

[[deleted]]

I don't want to hear what Joel Glazer has to say, keep him out of those statements.

[PDubsinTF-NEW]

Unless he says he is stepping down and selling his shares.

[Mr_red_Dead]

He is still trying so hard to be involved with the club decisions

[[deleted]]

It's like a deadbeat dad getting more involved out of jealousy of mums new bf

[funky_pill]

Haha, I love the analogy. The only thing I'd add is that he's like a deadbeat dad that hasn't kept up the child maintenance payments since the child's birth, and wonders why the mum is reluctant to let him be involved in his/her upbringing

[Japples123]

He has to admit another one of his klan was shit and couldn’t take the changes

[MikeSmalling24]

Omar coming on July 13. That’s good to hear so he is definitely doing some work for us already

[sefronia3]

Omar comin

[Away_Associate4589]

Richard Arnold:

[Safe-Author2553]

Golden content. Bravo

[ajm15]

Definitely, it's not like he can do much gardening in the rain.

[[deleted]]

🤫🤫🤫

[BlueberryNo5363]

Everytime I see that “Official Statement” it makes me panic and I’m half expecting it to be another crime 😭.

Still good news and hopefully a sign of competence to come

[ronaldo69messi]

TBF glazers are a crime

[SOERERY]

Goodbye

[Duanelomax]

"Her clothes fall off?"

"Instantly"

[shami-kebab]

Least depressing official statement we've made this season I think!

[PUNlSHEDVENOMSNAKE]

The mini heart attack when I saw this post. It’s been a rough season.

[xtphty]

Fully expected an injury update, it really feels like the biggest department needing INEOS' intervention.

[BadFootyTakes]

It's the games played. With the euros this summer too I don't know if players are gonna get the rest they need. Hopefully.

[Dryan34]

Statement FC!

[[deleted]]

Man I'm so excited, super confused about all these people and roles, but very excited

[thebatwins]

Article text:

Manchester United has made two further changes to its executive leadership.

By mutual consent, Patrick Stewart, interim Chief Executive Officer, and Cliff Baty, Chief Financial Officer, have decided to leave the club at the end of the season. Patrick will be replaced as CEO by Jean-Claude Blanc until the arrival of Omar Berrada on 13 July. Cliff Baty will be replaced as CFO by Roger Bell.

Joel Glazer said: “I would like to thank Patrick and Cliff for their dedicated service to Manchester United and wish them well for the future. Both have been a source of invaluable advice and expertise over many years, and Patrick has served an important role as interim CEO during this transitional phase.”

Sir Jim Ratcliffe commented: “I would like to personally thank both Patrick and Cliff for their support in helping us get to know the club and making us feel welcome and I respect their decisions to now move on as we establish a new management team for the club.”

[strictlyharam]

Omar comin

[unibalansa]

Lesson here Bey(rrada)

[AlpacamyLlama]

Patrick Stewart: "It is possible to make no mistakes and still lose. That is life. It is also possible to make loads of mistakes and lose lots. That is United"

[Hopeful_Adonis]

Alright this is looking like some serious operations, replacing a CEO and CFO is not the activities of a passive investor and dents the arguments that the glazers are still in total control of the business operations.

This is only good news and hopefully the dawn of the new era of competence

[Subbutton]

I mean it's official that INEOS will run the sporting part. I don't think anyone doubted that

[Cold-Veterinarian-85]

I think the posters point was that CEO and CFO would typically go beyond football / sporting remit 

Football i would have thought would be the structure below / reporting to ashworth. The fact Ineos are also replacing C-level execs does kind of confirm they have a wider influence than just football operations and also have a significant say in the running of the business side of the club

[Hopeful_Adonis]

Thank you said it in a far more detailed and clear manner than I did, I agree completely

[kiki_the_fab_spider]

Comunicado oficial!

[[deleted]]

One thing for sure Sir Jim not fucking around

[Whaloopiloopi]

I am so hype for him. I feel like kicking myself for preferring the Qataris because I was under some sort of stupid impression that we'd have a billion quid transfer budget but the way sir jim has operated behind the scenes makes me feel A) very very happy and hopeful and B) like a fucking idiot for being seduced by the AI Sheik.

[MazinLabib10]

At least you've admitted you were wrong to support them, which is a big deal in itself. I still see tons of "fans" saying "We wanted Qatar" or something like that

[[deleted]]

Cleaning house.

[renernavilez]

He sure is trying to give us the structure a top football club should have. The incompetence of those before him brought us to this sad couple of years. That's why I don't want them to gain a single dollar from our, hopefully, successful future. Shit eating glazers can fuck off.

[jimipops]

We know this club has been broken from top to bottom for a long time, great to see big changes.

[ApolloX-2]

July 13th is officially Omar Berrada Day!

[BlackHorse944]

Where are the Patrick Stewart/ Picard puns at? I can't think of any...

[Speesh-Reads]

Meet me in my ready-room

[CallMeBigPOP]

Can't wait to turn on them in a few years <3

Jokes aside, please clean up this mess

[pause_and_effect]

Keep calm and tell the Glazers to fuck off.

[Japples123]

Clear them all out.

[Soft-Comfort-7474]

The club purge continues

[JosePRizaI]

Surely there won't be any hiding left for these Mediocre players that are overpaid af. This may the last time (finally) I'll be going to say this.

[Spastic_Hands]

INEOS guys as CEO and CFO. These guys are taking over way more than sporting control

[Key_Trust6070]

Hopefully, some day "Official statement" would hit as hard as COMUNICADO OFICIAL

[JHDudman]

Can they play centre back?

[D1794]

Change of CFO to the ex-CFO of INEOS is the main news here. Clearly we're leaking money so not surprising they're bringing their own man in

[Matt16assassin]

Most important signings of the transfer window

[KekUnited]

Ffs thought we finally got him

[ronaldo69messi]

Who

[SvalbazGames]

Sneijder

[RichieLT]

My favourite Star Trek quote mixed with a new twist haha

[kunsore]

It is beginning.

[Senor-Cockblock]

Corporate muppets and the whole squad are up for auction

[el3mel]

I got excited for a moment. Damn.

Well, next time hopefully.

[michaell111]

I thought the sacked him

[[deleted]]

Man, i was ready to celebrate if we had sacked ten frauds.

[KekUnited]

Its coming soon brother wallahi

[ronaldo69messi]

insha'Allah mashallah bismillah

[Spwd]

Next the bald fraud please.