It was not more of a surprise to Man United fans and English fooball community when veteran football administrator Richard Arnold decided to step down from his role as Man United CEO.
Nevertheless, there has been conjectures and conspiracy theories across camps on why Richard Arnold humbly stepped down from the role.
First, it was pretty clear the emergence of Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the new would-be owner definitely inconvenienced Richard Arnold.
As part of his partial takeover deal with the Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe was set to take charge of Man United sporting and football operations - a core area under the watch of Richard Arnold.
Arnold's 16 years on the helm of affairs at Old Trafford had left much to be desired hence it was expected he will step down as Sir Jim Ratcliffe sets out to right the wrongs and restructure Man United sporting operations.
Futballnews understood the UK billionaire is a boyhood fan of the club and is passionate about repositioning the club's football system.
While Arnold voluntarily bowed out of the scene, sources close to the club have revealed Arnold was under pressure by Sir Jim Ratcliffe to step down as the football investor had in sight a new hand for the role.
Richard Arnold has been at Manchester United for 16 years. After Sir Alex Ferguson left the dugout at Old Trafford, it has been drab and dour for Manchester United.
The club have lost its standing among giants in English football and are now miles off their cross-city rivals and neighbors Manchester City who were once lagging behind.
Richard Arnold shares a part of the blame of the rot at Old Trafford and was expected to exit the scene for a new era under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Nevertheless, there has been conjectures and conspiracy theories across camps on why Richard Arnold humbly stepped down from the role.
First, it was pretty clear the emergence of Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the new would-be owner definitely inconvenienced Richard Arnold.
As part of his partial takeover deal with the Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe was set to take charge of Man United sporting and football operations - a core area under the watch of Richard Arnold.
Arnold's 16 years on the helm of affairs at Old Trafford had left much to be desired hence it was expected he will step down as Sir Jim Ratcliffe sets out to right the wrongs and restructure Man United sporting operations.
Futballnews understood the UK billionaire is a boyhood fan of the club and is passionate about repositioning the club's football system.
While Arnold voluntarily bowed out of the scene, sources close to the club have revealed Arnold was under pressure by Sir Jim Ratcliffe to step down as the football investor had in sight a new hand for the role.
Richard Arnold has been at Manchester United for 16 years. After Sir Alex Ferguson left the dugout at Old Trafford, it has been drab and dour for Manchester United.
The club have lost its standing among giants in English football and are now miles off their cross-city rivals and neighbors Manchester City who were once lagging behind.
Richard Arnold shares a part of the blame of the rot at Old Trafford and was expected to exit the scene for a new era under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.