Man United's mess under INEOS: player frustration, staff cuts, bad results and more

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is finding out how hard it is to be the man in charge of Manchester United .

Three months into his first full season at Old Trafford , results are poor, pressure is mounting on coach Erik ten Hag.

The British billionaire has had to justify ending Sir Alex Ferguson 's role as a 2m -a-year ambassador as part of wide-ranging cost-cutting measures.

Ratcliffe has also faced accusations he's dodging the decision to sack Ten Hag.

Manchester United are languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League after a poor start to the season.

In an attempt to cut costs and streamline United 's operation, INEOS have announced 250 job cuts, cancelled corporate credit cards and told staff that the plan is to reduce the work-force to the same size as Real Madrid .

Many of the players have been "underwhelmed" by the impact made by InEOS , sources tell ESPN .

Bruno Fernandes was prepared to leave this summer after growing tired of the club's repeated failure to deliver, but eventually stayed and signed a new contract.

Erik ten Hag has been in charge of Manchester United since the summer of 2022 .

Source: Ruud van Nistelrooy would be the ideal candidate to replace Ten Hag if the Dutchman is removed.