Sir Jim Ratcliffe's plans always looked 150 as if it were a difficult battle, especially given his position on the FA Cup at Man UTD last season, where he said that Red Devils were weak
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's reflections after the FA Cup victory in Manchester United last year, hinted at the lack of belief in his project, which he talks a lot about 150.
Despite going to the vulnerable against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, the Red Devils defeated his amazing 2-1 victory, with the permission of Alejandro Garnasho and Cuban Mino, which overwhelmed Jeremy Duku's goal. The victory came as a shock to supporters up and down in the country and was distinguished by the only silver piece of the team for this season.
Ratcliffe, who holds a minority stake in United, was not ashamed to admit the situation of his external team but praises their performance in Wembley after the match. “It is clear that Manchester United was not the favorite candidate to win today,” he said previously.
He added: “But they played with complete commitment and skill and overcome one of the great teams in football. We are all very proud of players and employees who work tirelessly to support them.”
However, comments highlighted not being the favorite of the Battle Project 150 project – which aims to see United wins the Premier League by 2028 in line with the fifteenth anniversary -. The recent performances of the club, including the eighth place in the 2023/24 season and the horrific 2024/25 campaign in the Premier League, highlighted the great challenges they face in bridging the gap with its competitors.
Despite the arrival of the lead coach Robin Amorim, who replaced Eric Tin Hag in November, the team continues to suffer from the bottom of the table, on the right track of the worst English Premier League. While Amorim showed glimpses of the promise, such as dragging the team to the European League final, where they face his Premier League teammates, Tottenham, it is clear that he needs time to adapt the team to the gameplay.
According to what was reported, a source close to the club admitted the difficulties they face in March, saying Football Mirror: “Amorim felt that he could get more of the current team when he entered and there were some encouraging results. But there is no escape from the fact that it was a very difficult hour – and that it would take a lot of time and patience to make the team to the place where they should be.
“You should be brave or fool to think about winning the league by 2028 can be done in terms of United today.”
It has been 12 years since Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United has left, and the club has struggled to repeat its success in the Premier League since then.
The current situation of the team indicates that it will be a long and difficult journey to return to the top of English football. Old Trafford has seen a procession from managers, including David Moyes, Luis Van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Awal Gunnar Solkir, Ten Hag, and now Amorim, all of whom try to oppose the club's wealth. Instead, they seem to have retreated at the league table.
Despite the struggles, the council is still committed to giving experienced time to form its team in the dream theater, according to Manchester Event News reports. However, this may take years as it seeks to empty the weak players and correct a team that suits its style of play, which may lead to the abandonment of the project 150.
Another obstacle is the rules and regulations of the PSR in the Premier League. In the transfer window in January, United was only able to secure Patrick Durgo services for 25 million pounds and a young Arsenal Aiden Hefes, while Marcus Rashford, Anthony, and Terrill Malassia were sent on loan.
If United, if United is able to arrange permanent moves for these players, and if Chelsea decides to leave 20 million pounds to Gadon Sancho after his loan in Stamford Bridge, this may help reduce the club's large debts. As of March, it was reported that the club owed 733 million pounds, with an additional 315 million pounds in the distinguished transportation fees.
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