“The philosophy we have is to target quality players based on the huge amount of scouting we do and analysis within the training ground and then we do our best to do the best deal we can”.
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Commercial revenue in the quarter jumped 42.5 percent and broadcasting revenue rose by 31.3 percent.
Woodward, the man who appointed Van Gaal to replace David Moyes in the summer of 2014, has been the subject of severe scrutiny from the fans, who have blamed the man who facilitated the Glazer family’s takeover back in 2005 for the club’s lack of direction off the pitch.
Manchester United are set to become the first British club to earn more than 500 million pounds in a year despite their topsy-turvy show in the ongoing Premier League season. “If nothing else, it’s another useful market if we are looking to sell any players”.
“I think in terms of the future, our key competitive advantages are still very strong, and the two I would call out are an unmatched record of player development, compared to any other team, particularly in England”.
Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward has hinted a big summer of investment may be on the horizon.
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been heavily linked with the Manchester United job, so we chose to take a look at the Portuguese manager’s record against the top English sides.
One investor asked about the difference between the recruitment strategies of United and Leicester City, who are flying high at the Premier League summit despite operating on a relative shoestring budget.
The Red Devils expect the growth to continue and for their yearly revenue to break the £500m barrier for the first time, with an overall figure of £500m-£510m predicted for 2016.
United’s performance on and off the pitch came under the spotlight today when executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward faced questions from the club’s investors.
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“Our solid results off the pitch help contribute to what remains our number one priority – success on the pitch”.
