We’ve always spent money – Avram Glazer defends Man Utd ownership

Manchester United co-chairman Avram Glazer defended his family’s ownership of the club (John Walton/PA)

Avram Glazer accepted Manchester United had endured a frustrating season but defended his family’s ownership of the club as he insisted: “We’ve always spent the money.”

The Glazers’ leveraged takeover of the club 17 years ago was controversial and they remain unpopular among United supporters, with unrest growing following yet another forgettable Premier League campaign.