Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says 'drifting' Man Utd now 'mediocre' and 'not elite'

The 72-year-old became minority shareholder has defended some unpopular decisions made since arriving at the club

File photo dated 25/05/24 of Alex Ferguson and Jim Ratcliffe. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Jim Ratcliffe says Manchester United have become "mediocre" as the co-owner defended the need to make "difficult and unpopular decisions".

The 72-year-old became minority shareholder of the Premier League club at the start of a year that has seen him oversee some controversial changes at Old Trafford.