{"id":97398,"date":"2023-12-14T11:39:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/?p=97398"},"modified":"2023-12-14T11:39:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:39:04","slug":"jim-ratcliffe-is-plotting-a-man-utd-u-turn-that-would-leave-sheikh-jassim-fuming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/soccer\/jim-ratcliffe-is-plotting-a-man-utd-u-turn-that-would-leave-sheikh-jassim-fuming\/","title":{"rendered":"Jim Ratcliffe is plotting a Man Utd U-turn that would leave Sheikh Jassim fuming"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Ten Hag insists Man Utd have plenty to play for after European exit<\/h3>\n<p>Sir Jim Ratcliffe could make a dramatic U-turn to annoy Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani shortly after his \u00a31.3billion deal to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United is ratified. Erik ten Hag&#8217;s uncertain future at Old Trafford summarises the staggering 180-degree turn his reputation has suffered this season.<\/p>\n<p>Ten Hag was widely considered the perfect candidate to end United&#8217;s decade-long manager hoodoo after Sir Alex Ferguson&#8217;s 2013 retirement.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time since the iconic Scot, the Red Devils had appointed an up-and-coming boss who already carried pedigree at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>His successful maiden season in charge heightened hope that he would be the man to take the club back where Sir Alex ensured they belonged.<\/p>\n<p>That optimism spread throughout the club and beyond. In March, the Mirror reported that United were drawing up a contract extension less than a year into Ten Hag&#8217;s initial deal.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutchman signed a three-year contract at Old Trafford last summer but was due to be rewarded for the progress he had made in such a short period of time.<\/p>\n<p>The report added that leading bidders at the time, Sir Jim and Sheikh Jassim, shared confidence in Ten Hag to continue his success and return the glory days to M16.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click <\/strong><strong>here<\/strong><strong> to join our WhatsApp community to be the first to receive breaking and exclusive Man Utd news.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Man Utd may sack Erik ten Hag after Liverpool as Ratcliffe \u2018meets Graham Potter'[REPORT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Erik-ten-Hag-could-face-the-sack-under-Sir-Jim-Ratcliffe-5115094.jpg?r=1702552977424\"><\/p>\n<p>But after lifting the Carabao Cup, reaching the FA Cup final and finishing third in the Premier League, things have quickly unravelled for Ten Hag.<\/p>\n<p>He has overseen one of the worst starts to a season in United&#8217;s storied history, which has included defeats in half of their 24 games in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Many supporters are sticking behind Ten Hag after seeing patience rewarded through Mikel Arteta&#8217;s upwards trajectory at Arsenal after years of underperformance.<\/p>\n<p>Sheikh Jassim &#8211; a boyhood United fan &#8211; may be among the majority keen for Ten Hag to receive time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Man Utd to rival Arsenal for \u00a317m bargain as Chelsea deal &#8216;blocked'[GOSSIP] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Man Utd players hand Sir Jim Ratcliffe &#8216;four reasons&#8217; to sack Erik ten Hag[REPORT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Zidane has removed obstacle blocking Man Utd job as board &#8216;shortlist quartet'[NEWS] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Sir-Jim-Ratcliffe-could-make-a-U-turn-at-Man-Utd-5115098.jpg?r=1702552977579\"><\/p>\n<p>However, recent reports suggest Sir Jim may have lost faith in the 53-year-old, performing a U-turn on his positive stance nine months ago.<\/p>\n<p>The Sun claim that Sir Jim has already met former Chelsea manager Graham Potter after identifying him as his preferred replacement should he sack Ten Hag.<\/p>\n<p>The Telegraph add that while Ten Hag is safe under the current hierarchy, he could become vulnerable once the INEOS founder inherits sporting control from the Glazer family.<\/p>\n<p>While Sir Jim is thought to be investing in his beloved United as a passion project, he will be keen to see a strong return on his decision. 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