SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority ownership of Manchester United was unveiled on Christmas Eve in 2023, leading to a series of significant events at Old Trafford…

December 2023 – Manchester United officially confirms Ratcliffe’s acquisition on Christmas Eve, pledging a £245m investment into Old Trafford.

January 2024 – Ratcliffe and his trusted associate Sir Dave Brailsford are spotted meeting Erik ten Hag during a tour of Carrington.

January 2024 – Omar Berrada is recruited from Manchester City to take on the role of new CEO.

February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1 billion, 27.7% acquisition is formally completed.

February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold steps down from the board, while Ineos collaborators John Rees and Rob Nevin take their place.

March 2024 – Ratcliffe unexpectedly issues a ban on terms like “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino.”

March 2024 – Matt Johnson is appointed as the head of women’s football.

March 2024 – Ratcliffe reveals plans to build a “Wembley of the North” as a replacement for Old Trafford.

March 2024 – Manchester United’s NYSE share price plummets to $13.73 on March 21, down from $20.52 right after Ratcliffe’s takeover in December.

April 2024 – The cancellation of club credit cards and private vehicles for senior staff is announced.

April 2024 – John Murtough resigns from his position as football director.

April 2024 – Jason Wilcox is appointed as technical director after an arranged compensation settlement with Southampton.

May 2024 – Ratcliffe fosters a “toxic” environment at Carrington by sending an email to employees condemning a “disgraceful” level of cleanliness.

May 2024 – Repair work on the leaking roof of Old Trafford finally commences.

May 2024 – Manchester United finishes in eighth place in the Premier League, marking their worst position ever.

May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives staff just one week to decide whether to accept redundancy.

May 2024 – Employees are required to cover their own transport to the FA Cup final, receiving only one ticket each.

May 2024 – Pre-match celebrations and hotel bookings for senior staff ahead of the FA Cup final are canceled.

May 2024 – Manchester United shocks rivals Manchester City by winning the FA Cup, despite speculation that Erik ten Hag would be sacked regardless of the game’s outcome.

June 2024 – Manchester United unveils £50m plans aimed at upgrading the Carrington training facility.

June 2024 – Ratcliffe implements a stringent “back to work” policy requiring staff to return to office settings.

June 2024 – Ratcliffe stirs controversy with remarks concerning the women’s team.

July 2024 – Manchester United finalizes a contract for Dan Ashworth to become the sporting director after a lengthy gardening leave at Newcastle, which receives £3m in compensation.

July 2024 – Erik ten Hag unexpectedly extends his contract until 2026.

July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake are appointed assistant managers, with Andreas Georgson as first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar as goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher transitions from technical director to first-team coach, as Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag, and Benni McCarthy depart.

July 2024 – Former Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins temporarily as the interim director of recruitment.

July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc is added to the Manchester United board.

July 2024 – Manchester United reduces staff numbers on the US pre-season tour to 125.

July 2024 – Ratcliffe reduces the workforce by 250 roles, affecting well-liked figures such as media officer John Allen, historian Cliff Butler, and kitman Alex Wylie.

August 2024 – Manchester United spends £199m during the summer transfer window.

August 2024 – Lunchboxes for matchday staff are eliminated, forcing some to eat next to restrooms.

October 2024 – Manchester United terminates the £2m annual payment to Sir Alex Ferguson as an ambassador.

October 2024 – The staff Christmas party is canceled.

October 2024 – The “back to work” policy incurs substantial costs to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home games.

October 2024 – Erik ten Hag is dismissed, incurring a £15m cost to the club, while they sit in 14th place on the Premier League table.

November 2024 – Ruben Amorim is appointed as the new Manchester United manager with a contract running until 2027 after paying a £10m release clause.

November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy is relieved of his duties by manager Ruben Amorim.

November 2024 – Manchester United executives engage in a blame game regarding the summer’s challenges, including the Erik ten Hag situation and transfer decisions.

November 2024 – Ratcliffe is reported to be planning a reduction in the £40,000 budget allocated to the Manchester United Disabled Supporters Association.

December 2024 – Ratcliffe acknowledges that “mediocre” Manchester United “remains in the last century.”

December 2024 – Fans stage protests after the removal of concessions for seniors and children, with minimum ticket prices raised to £66.

December 2024 – Dan Ashworth is dismissed after five months in the role of sporting director.

December 2024 – A £100 Christmas bonus for staff is substituted with a £40 M&S voucher.

December 2024 – During a press conference following a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, the ceiling begins to leak in front of Ruben Amorim.

December 2024 – Reports emerge of a mice infestation at Old Trafford, with rodent droppings found in food kiosks and luxury suites, leading to a decline in food hygiene ratings to just two stars.

December 2024 – SunSport reveals that Ratcliffe has cut the £40,000 donation to the Association of Former Manchester United Players charity.