Posted: 05:34, 19 August 2022 | Updated: 06:23, 19 August 2022
Gary Neville has hit out at the news that the Glazer family are considering selling a stake in Manchester United to American investment fund Apollo. Taking to Twitter early on Friday, Old Trafford hero Neville wrote: “If reports are true that the Glazer family are ready to sell separately before a full sale, it is totally unacceptable that it is done to a US investment fund. “Apollo has been mentioned, but he must know that he will not be accepted in Manchester.” He continued: “The American sports ownership model is all about significant return on investment (at all costs, eg Super League and Big Picture). “The ownership model in England needs to change and US money is a bigger risk to it than any other international money. We need a regulator ASAP!”. Gary Neville has told American investment firm Apollo that they will not be welcome in Manchester Sportsmail exclusively revealed this week that New York-based private equity group Apollo was in talks with the Glazer family to take a minority stake in United. Talks between the Glazers and the American company have focused on how much the family will get for their shares, with no immediate plans to inject new money into the club. The news will come as a blow to long-suffering fans who have been hoping that new investors might inject the funds needed to revamp Old Trafford and Carrington’s training ground or provide a bigger transfer kitty. Neville’s comments that US money is the biggest risk to English football appear controversial. Newcastle was seized last year by a Saudi-led consortium amid criticism from organizations such as Amnesty International over sports-washing and the country’s human rights record. Other American owners, meanwhile, have found success at English clubs – United’s bitter rivals Liverpool, for example. John Henry and the Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners, have not always made popular decisions at Anfield and have at times been forced to make U-turns by angry fans. But manager Jurgen Klopp speaks glowingly of them and, after all, they have revamped Anfield and overseen Champions League and Premier League triumphs. In addition, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Todd Boehly recently bought Chelsea after his predecessor Roman Abramovich froze his assets due to his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The negotiations with Apollo center on how much four members of the Glazer family — Kevin, Brian, Darcy and Edward Glazer — are willing to accept for their shares. They want out, unlike their brothers Joel and Avram Glazer, who have no intention of giving up full ownership or day-to-day control of United. The six brothers each own an equal number of shares in United and, crucially, control 97 percent of the equity between them. Some shares are also traded on the New York Stock Exchange, but have significantly reduced voting rights. Manchester United fans pressure Glazer family to sell club Anti-Glazer protests set to take place before United play Liverpool British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has also expressed interest in a takeover, fueling hopes among United fans that the club’s scorned American owners may finally decide to sell. It has given fresh impetus to anti-Glazer protests ahead of Monday’s game with Liverpool amid tight security around Old Trafford. The same game was postponed last year after angry protests. On Thursday, a supporters’ group dedicated to targeting United’s sponsors and destroying the Glazers’ revenue wrote to Apollo threatening to tarnish the company’s reputation if it did not withdraw from talks. United’s off-field problems have been compounded by defeat in their opening two games of the Premier League season under new manager Erik ten Haag. A 2-1 defeat by Brighton was followed by a 4-0 rout by Brentford, leaving United bottom of the Premier League table.
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title: “United Legend Gary Neville Tells Apollon They Won T Be Welcome In Manchester Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-05” author: “Ricardo Donovan”
Posted: 05:34, 19 August 2022 | Updated: 06:23, 19 August 2022
Gary Neville has hit out at the news that the Glazer family are considering selling a stake in Manchester United to American investment fund Apollo. Taking to Twitter early on Friday, Old Trafford hero Neville wrote: “If reports are true that the Glazer family are ready to sell separately before a full sale, it is totally unacceptable that it is done to a US investment fund. “Apollo has been mentioned, but he must know that he will not be accepted in Manchester.” He continued: “The American sports ownership model is all about significant return on investment (at all costs, eg Super League and Big Picture). “The ownership model in England needs to change and US money is a bigger risk to it than any other international money. We need a regulator ASAP!”. Gary Neville has told American investment firm Apollo that they will not be welcome in Manchester Sportsmail exclusively revealed this week that New York-based private equity group Apollo was in talks with the Glazer family to take a minority stake in United. Talks between the Glazers and the American company have focused on how much the family will get for their shares, with no immediate plans to inject new money into the club. The news will come as a blow to long-suffering fans who have been hoping that new investors might inject the funds needed to revamp Old Trafford and Carrington’s training ground or provide a bigger transfer kitty. Neville’s comments that US money is the biggest risk to English football appear controversial. Newcastle was seized last year by a Saudi-led consortium amid criticism from organizations such as Amnesty International over sports-washing and the country’s human rights record. Other American owners, meanwhile, have found success at English clubs – United’s bitter rivals Liverpool, for example. John Henry and the Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners, have not always made popular decisions at Anfield and have at times been forced to make U-turns by angry fans. But manager Jurgen Klopp speaks glowingly of them and, after all, they have revamped Anfield and overseen Champions League and Premier League triumphs. In addition, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Todd Boehly recently bought Chelsea after his predecessor Roman Abramovich froze his assets due to his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The negotiations with Apollo center on how much four members of the Glazer family — Kevin, Brian, Darcy and Edward Glazer — are willing to accept for their shares. They want out, unlike their brothers Joel and Avram Glazer, who have no intention of giving up full ownership or day-to-day control of United. The six brothers each own an equal number of shares in United and, crucially, control 97 percent of the equity between them. Some shares are also traded on the New York Stock Exchange, but have significantly reduced voting rights. Manchester United fans pressure Glazer family to sell club Anti-Glazer protests set to take place before United play Liverpool British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has also expressed interest in a takeover, fueling hopes among United fans that the club’s scorned American owners may finally decide to sell. It has given fresh impetus to anti-Glazer protests ahead of Monday’s game with Liverpool amid tight security around Old Trafford. The same game was postponed last year after angry protests. On Thursday, a supporters’ group dedicated to targeting United’s sponsors and destroying the Glazers’ revenue wrote to Apollo threatening to tarnish the company’s reputation if it did not withdraw from talks. United’s off-field problems have been compounded by defeat in their opening two games of the Premier League season under new manager Erik ten Haag. A 2-1 defeat by Brighton was followed by a 4-0 rout by Brentford, leaving United bottom of the Premier League table.
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title: “United Legend Gary Neville Tells Apollon They Won T Be Welcome In Manchester Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Timothy Carver”
Posted: 05:34, 19 August 2022 | Updated: 06:23, 19 August 2022
Gary Neville has hit out at the news that the Glazer family are considering selling a stake in Manchester United to American investment fund Apollo. Taking to Twitter early on Friday, Old Trafford hero Neville wrote: “If reports are true that the Glazer family are ready to sell separately before a full sale, it is totally unacceptable that it is done to a US investment fund. “Apollo has been mentioned, but he must know that he will not be accepted in Manchester.” He continued: “The American sports ownership model is all about significant return on investment (at all costs, eg Super League and Big Picture). “The ownership model in England needs to change and US money is a bigger risk to it than any other international money. We need a regulator ASAP!”. Gary Neville has told American investment firm Apollo that they will not be welcome in Manchester Sportsmail exclusively revealed this week that New York-based private equity group Apollo was in talks with the Glazer family to take a minority stake in United. Talks between the Glazers and the American company have focused on how much the family will get for their shares, with no immediate plans to inject new money into the club. The news will come as a blow to long-suffering fans who have been hoping that new investors might inject the funds needed to revamp Old Trafford and Carrington’s training ground or provide a bigger transfer kitty. Neville’s comments that US money is the biggest risk to English football appear controversial. Newcastle was seized last year by a Saudi-led consortium amid criticism from organizations such as Amnesty International over sports-washing and the country’s human rights record. Other American owners, meanwhile, have found success at English clubs – United’s bitter rivals Liverpool, for example. John Henry and the Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners, have not always made popular decisions at Anfield and have at times been forced to make U-turns by angry fans. But manager Jurgen Klopp speaks glowingly of them and, after all, they have revamped Anfield and overseen Champions League and Premier League triumphs. In addition, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Todd Boehly recently bought Chelsea after his predecessor Roman Abramovich froze his assets due to his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The negotiations with Apollo center on how much four members of the Glazer family — Kevin, Brian, Darcy and Edward Glazer — are willing to accept for their shares. They want out, unlike their brothers Joel and Avram Glazer, who have no intention of giving up full ownership or day-to-day control of United. The six brothers each own an equal number of shares in United and, crucially, control 97 percent of the equity between them. Some shares are also traded on the New York Stock Exchange, but have significantly reduced voting rights. Manchester United fans pressure Glazer family to sell club Anti-Glazer protests set to take place before United play Liverpool British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has also expressed interest in a takeover, fueling hopes among United fans that the club’s scorned American owners may finally decide to sell. It has given fresh impetus to anti-Glazer protests ahead of Monday’s game with Liverpool amid tight security around Old Trafford. The same game was postponed last year after angry protests. On Thursday, a supporters’ group dedicated to targeting United’s sponsors and destroying the Glazers’ revenue wrote to Apollo threatening to tarnish the company’s reputation if it did not withdraw from talks. United’s off-field problems have been compounded by defeat in their opening two games of the Premier League season under new manager Erik ten Haag. A 2-1 defeat by Brighton was followed by a 4-0 rout by Brentford, leaving United bottom of the Premier League table.
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title: “United Legend Gary Neville Tells Apollon They Won T Be Welcome In Manchester Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-04” author: “Shirley Mendoza”
Posted: 05:34, 19 August 2022 | Updated: 06:23, 19 August 2022
Gary Neville has hit out at the news that the Glazer family are considering selling a stake in Manchester United to American investment fund Apollo. Taking to Twitter early on Friday, Old Trafford hero Neville wrote: “If reports are true that the Glazer family are ready to sell separately before a full sale, it is totally unacceptable that it is done to a US investment fund. “Apollo has been mentioned, but he must know that he will not be accepted in Manchester.” He continued: “The American sports ownership model is all about significant return on investment (at all costs, eg Super League and Big Picture). “The ownership model in England needs to change and US money is a bigger risk to it than any other international money. We need a regulator ASAP!”. Gary Neville has told American investment firm Apollo that they will not be welcome in Manchester Sportsmail exclusively revealed this week that New York-based private equity group Apollo was in talks with the Glazer family to take a minority stake in United. Talks between the Glazers and the American company have focused on how much the family will get for their shares, with no immediate plans to inject new money into the club. The news will come as a blow to long-suffering fans who have been hoping that new investors might inject the funds needed to revamp Old Trafford and Carrington’s training ground or provide a bigger transfer kitty. Neville’s comments that US money is the biggest risk to English football appear controversial. Newcastle was seized last year by a Saudi-led consortium amid criticism from organizations such as Amnesty International over sports-washing and the country’s human rights record. Other American owners, meanwhile, have found success at English clubs – United’s bitter rivals Liverpool, for example. John Henry and the Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners, have not always made popular decisions at Anfield and have at times been forced to make U-turns by angry fans. But manager Jurgen Klopp speaks glowingly of them and, after all, they have revamped Anfield and overseen Champions League and Premier League triumphs. In addition, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Todd Boehly recently bought Chelsea after his predecessor Roman Abramovich froze his assets due to his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The negotiations with Apollo center on how much four members of the Glazer family — Kevin, Brian, Darcy and Edward Glazer — are willing to accept for their shares. They want out, unlike their brothers Joel and Avram Glazer, who have no intention of giving up full ownership or day-to-day control of United. The six brothers each own an equal number of shares in United and, crucially, control 97 percent of the equity between them. Some shares are also traded on the New York Stock Exchange, but have significantly reduced voting rights. Manchester United fans pressure Glazer family to sell club Anti-Glazer protests set to take place before United play Liverpool British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has also expressed interest in a takeover, fueling hopes among United fans that the club’s scorned American owners may finally decide to sell. It has given fresh impetus to anti-Glazer protests ahead of Monday’s game with Liverpool amid tight security around Old Trafford. The same game was postponed last year after angry protests. On Thursday, a supporters’ group dedicated to targeting United’s sponsors and destroying the Glazers’ revenue wrote to Apollo threatening to tarnish the company’s reputation if it did not withdraw from talks. United’s off-field problems have been compounded by defeat in their opening two games of the Premier League season under new manager Erik ten Haag. A 2-1 defeat by Brighton was followed by a 4-0 rout by Brentford, leaving United bottom of the Premier League table.
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title: “United Legend Gary Neville Tells Apollon They Won T Be Welcome In Manchester Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-07” author: “Laura Thorpe”
Posted: 05:34, 19 August 2022 | Updated: 06:23, 19 August 2022
Gary Neville has hit out at the news that the Glazer family are considering selling a stake in Manchester United to American investment fund Apollo. Taking to Twitter early on Friday, Old Trafford hero Neville wrote: “If reports are true that the Glazer family are ready to sell separately before a full sale, it is totally unacceptable that it is done to a US investment fund. “Apollo has been mentioned, but he must know that he will not be accepted in Manchester.” He continued: “The American sports ownership model is all about significant return on investment (at all costs, eg Super League and Big Picture). “The ownership model in England needs to change and US money is a bigger risk to it than any other international money. We need a regulator ASAP!”. Gary Neville has told American investment firm Apollo that they will not be welcome in Manchester Sportsmail exclusively revealed this week that New York-based private equity group Apollo was in talks with the Glazer family to take a minority stake in United. Talks between the Glazers and the American company have focused on how much the family will get for their shares, with no immediate plans to inject new money into the club. The news will come as a blow to long-suffering fans who have been hoping that new investors might inject the funds needed to revamp Old Trafford and Carrington’s training ground or provide a bigger transfer kitty. Neville’s comments that US money is the biggest risk to English football appear controversial. Newcastle was seized last year by a Saudi-led consortium amid criticism from organizations such as Amnesty International over sports-washing and the country’s human rights record. Other American owners, meanwhile, have found success at English clubs – United’s bitter rivals Liverpool, for example. John Henry and the Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners, have not always made popular decisions at Anfield and have at times been forced to make U-turns by angry fans. But manager Jurgen Klopp speaks glowingly of them and, after all, they have revamped Anfield and overseen Champions League and Premier League triumphs. In addition, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Todd Boehly recently bought Chelsea after his predecessor Roman Abramovich froze his assets due to his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The negotiations with Apollo center on how much four members of the Glazer family — Kevin, Brian, Darcy and Edward Glazer — are willing to accept for their shares. They want out, unlike their brothers Joel and Avram Glazer, who have no intention of giving up full ownership or day-to-day control of United. The six brothers each own an equal number of shares in United and, crucially, control 97 percent of the equity between them. Some shares are also traded on the New York Stock Exchange, but have significantly reduced voting rights. Manchester United fans pressure Glazer family to sell club Anti-Glazer protests set to take place before United play Liverpool British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has also expressed interest in a takeover, fueling hopes among United fans that the club’s scorned American owners may finally decide to sell. It has given fresh impetus to anti-Glazer protests ahead of Monday’s game with Liverpool amid tight security around Old Trafford. The same game was postponed last year after angry protests. On Thursday, a supporters’ group dedicated to targeting United’s sponsors and destroying the Glazers’ revenue wrote to Apollo threatening to tarnish the company’s reputation if it did not withdraw from talks. United’s off-field problems have been compounded by defeat in their opening two games of the Premier League season under new manager Erik ten Haag. A 2-1 defeat by Brighton was followed by a 4-0 rout by Brentford, leaving United bottom of the Premier League table.
