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It is “petty” of Sir Jim Ratcliffe to strip staff at Man United of their FA Cup perks ahead of Saturday’s final.
That is the view of finance expert Kieran Maguire, who exclusively told Football Insider that Ratcliffe’s decision will potentially destroy morale at the club.
As reported by The Mirror, staff at Old Trafford are “furious” after Ratcliffe decided to cut some of the club’s traditional FA Cup final benefits.
Erik ten Hag’s side will face Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon (25 May) in what could be the Dutchman’s final game as manager.
Not only have club staff had many perks cut by Ratcliffe, but the British billionaire has also cut benefits to player’s families ahead of the cup final.
Maguire slammed Ratcliffe for the “petty” decision and suggested that it will impact the club’s morale.
Ratcliffe FA Cup decision could destroy Man United morale
“It seems a very petty thing to do towards the staff,” Maguire told Football Insider’s Sean Fisher.
“As somebody that has lived in Manchester for 40 years, I’ve got friends who have worked at Old Trafford in a variety of roles and I know how dedicated they are.
“Getting to Wembley is a collective effort.
“I have no doubt that the Glazers will be flown across at great expense to the club, yet Ratcliffe and his merry men are nickel and diming their way to saving a bit of money.
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“They have players earning £300,000 a week so United’s financial challenges are not caused by the staff at the club that have been working their socks off for the past 30 years.
“So I think this will have an impact upon morale and the whole point about being a club is that you are supposed to be united.“
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