20 Years of the Glazers | United, Inc - Our Football Finance Show

#870 | In this episode Jamie and Ed dive into the financial implications of the Glazer family's 20-year ownership of Manchester United. Discussing the history of the Glazer takeover, they address the massive increase in club revenue alongside the burdensome debt and the ongoing expenses, including interest payments, management fees, and dividends. The conversation covers the role of media in explaining the takeover, analyses United's commercial, broadcast, and match day revenues, and considers the club's future under new leadership amidst evolving financial constraints and competitive pressures. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to United Inc. Finance Show 00:22 Reflecting on 20 Years of Glazer Ownership 04:06 The Role of Fan Groups 07:28 Commercial Revenue and Sponsorship Strategies 18:28 Debt, Dividends, and Financial Management 22:33 Refinancing Concerns 23:42 Private Equity and Debt Restructuring 28:20 Transfer Spending in the Post-Fergie Era 32:24 Management Failures 35:42 Path to Redemption 44:15 Concluding Thoughts If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube , Apple , Spotify , Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices