Man United fans have to be patient – Ratcliffe
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says fans “have to be a bit patient” following his investment in the club.
Ratcliffe completed a £1.25bn deal to buy a 27.7% stake in United in February.
The 71-year-old said he was “about 10 km” into rebuilding the club, who are currently seventh in the Premier League.
“It’s a long journey,” he said. “The fans are impatient and I have some sympathy with that.
“It’s a journey and people, whether they like it or not, have to be a bit patient.”
Ratcliffe was speaking to BBC Sport on Sunday after running the London Marathon and before travelling to Wembley to watch United’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.
The Red Devils reached the final despite having thrown away a three-goal lead as Championship side Coventry forced extra time.
But Erik ten Hag’s men eventually came out on top to win 4-2 on penalties.
