SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has revealed the first thing Sir Alex Ferguson told him after he bought a stake in Manchester United. Ratcliffe, 71, has endured a difficult first year at Old Trafford. The Red

Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has criticised the club’s decision to replace Sir Alex Ferguson with David Moyes. In an interview with The Times, Ratcliffe spoke about the decisions of previous United administrations.

Ratcliffe believes Manchester United made a crucial error in appointing one manager as Ferguson's successor. His remarks suggest a fresh approach under his leadership as he aims to take the club back to the top.

When Sir Alex Ferguson walked away from Manchester United and retired, he was given the authority to handpick his replacement at Old Trafford - something co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says should never h

David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013, but lasted just 10 months before being sacked and replaced by Louis van Gaal

The British billionaire's takeover hasn't been the catalyst for an upturn in form for the Premier League club.

A series of stringent cost-cutting methods, including stopping free lunches, increasingly ticket prices for fans and making more than 200 staff members redundant have made Ratcliffe and his team targets for criticism in the media and from supporters.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has warned he would walk away from Manchester United if he faces the same level of abuse as the Glazer family. The Ineos chief made the stark admission as he defended cost-cutting measures at the club.