Sir Jim Ratcliffe is already giving Manchester United something the Glazers never did

Sir Jim Ratcliffe stood more imposingly than Andre Onana for Tottenham's equaliser. The dais in the Old Trafford press conference room elevated Ratcliffe, well over six feet, closer to the ceiling.

"Hello," he said rather bashfully. "I'm here to say nothing, really."

Around two hours before kick-off, 20 journalists were invited into the room for a brief introduction to the local boy done so good he has a net worth of £29.688billion.

A photographer and videographer were positioned. Every journalist stood on the assumption Ratcliffe would press the flesh. Some had learnt their lesson from failing to rise to shake hands with Erik ten Hag at his maiden press conference in the same room.

Old Trafford has some labyrinthine corridors but Ratcliffe's route to its media hub was straightforward. There is a side door in the directors' lounge which is directly opposite the entrance to the press conference room a few feet away.

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Opting for smart-casual attire of dark trousers, a blue-and-white striped shirt and a black blazer, Ratcliffe is in enviably lean shape for a 71-year-old. Rather than work the room, Ratcliffe opted to hold court on the rostrum, his hands stuffed into his pockets.

Ratcliffe spent around five minutes with us, succinctly replied to some questions and politely declined to answer others, citing the regulatory approval the Ineos Group is awaiting. He was accompanied by the Ineos director, Tom Crotty, grandly dressed in a blue three-piece, white shirt and a scarlet red tie.

Face-time with a United investor is a novelty. When Avram Glazer strode past those of us in the mixed zone at the