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Man United's rift between the Glazers and the fans is a recipe for disaster. There isn't a settled framework and supporters wont be happy until new owners come in

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Whenever I went back to Old Trafford as a manager, I’d think, “Wow, I played here”. I’m so proud of my association with the club. Now I look at them and I’m reminded of a universal truth. If things aren’t right at the top of any football club, it’s not right.

A disconnect between the ownership and fanbase ends up affecting what happens on the pitch so no team can perform to its full potential. There are many examples over the last 20 years.

It doesn’t work unless different parts of the club are in harmony. I’m not close enough to United to pretend to know what specifically needs to change.