Opinion: Newcastle's new owners have learned the lessons of the Glazers' Manchester United disaster

Manchester United face Newcastle United and the comparison in their approach illustrates why the Glazers have struggled. During Alex Ferguson’s time at the club, the billionaire owners managed to get away with their lack of knowledge. His authority and charisma was enough to draw out what he needed from some brilliant players, some veterans, and even some rank mediocrities.

Ad He imbued his team with a sense of inevitability that saw other sides roll over when — in the years to come — they would instead fancy their chances of victory. Europa League‘Football is about scoring goals’ — Ten Hag wants more from Man Utd after Omonia scareYESTERDAY AT 21:54 Ferguson’s contacts and negotiating skills also allowed him to operate over and above his financial abilities. He could coerce players like Robin van Persie to join even when Man City were the better backed side.

He could find bargains like Javier Hernandez through his brother and other scouts. When he left, an ephemeral infrastructure departed and needed to be rebuilt. Coaches, scouts, and negotiators had to step up, and instead they got Ed Woodward and Phil Neville.

The longer the club failed to tackle the fundamental problems to do with administration, the more the wrong candidates were appointed and the wrong players were bought for them. At this point, there simply isn’t enough money on the internet to host a full list of transfer disasters since Ferguson left. 'An attack on all of us' — Brentford call for action after Toney racially abused Man Utd's Greenwood for alleged bail breach — reports 'It's scary' — Messi worried by injuries to Argentina stars Dybala and Di Maria ahead of World Cup Angel Di Maria, Alexis Sanchez and others have been and gone, promising much