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Man Utd Owners' Bold Claim: Success Off Pitch Only?
6 Nov
Summary
- Avram Glazer claims Man Utd commercial revenue doesn't need on-pitch success.
- Club's commercial revenue has grown, but rivals' has increased more significantly.
- Rival clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool have doubled commercial income since 2016.
Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer has stated that the club does not depend on sporting success for its commercial power. This assertion has drawn criticism from fans and highlights a potential lack of incentive to improve the team's performance.
Glazer's comments echo sentiments previously expressed by former executive Ed Woodward, who in 2018 suggested that playing performance had little impact on commercial activities. At that time, United's commercial revenue had seen substantial growth, outpacing many Premier League rivals.
However, recent data indicates a shift. While Manchester United's commercial revenue has increased by 9% since 2016, competitors such as Arsenal and Liverpool have more than doubled their commercial income. Tottenham Hotspur has seen an even more dramatic surge of 323% in the same period.
This disparity suggests that while Manchester United remains a strong commercial entity, its growth trajectory has been outpaced by clubs that have successfully combined on-pitch improvements with off-field financial strategies. The implication is that the Glazer family may need to confront this reality to spur future improvements.
