Ownership of a football club these days is as much about keeping good public relations as it is, sadly, on improving the infrastructure.
Take Sir Jim Ratcliffe's opening eight months at Manchester United. He has managed to clear out the dead wood in the boardroom and replace them with best in class appointments.
Ineos have taken it upon themselves to spearhead the new stadium regeneration including the wider Old Trafford region. And yet the optics surrounding the club appear to be on a downward spiral. READ MORE: Why United are ignoring Ten Hag questions READ MORE: Ten Hag sack latest on Thursday This has much to do with the performances on the pitch which Erik ten Hag and his players are needing to take responsibility for.
But it is also to do with how Ineos' leadership in this troublesome time on the pitch is being perceived by those on the outside.