3 August 2012
“Being aware of the media coverage that is currently ongoing
I felt, on this occasion, that I should make my position clear to the
Manchester United fans. In regards to suggestions that I have praised the
Glazer family because I stand to financially benefit from the proposed IPO,
there is not a single grain of truth in this allegation. I do not receive any
payments, directly or indirectly, from the IPO. Ultimately, I run the football
side of this club and in order to do this, you need backing from above. The
Glazer family have let me get on with my job, there is no interference or
obstruction, only support. My decisions and beliefs are not based around what
is best for my personal financial gain. That is an accusation that insults me.
If that was the case, I would have left Old Trafford a long time ago. I am
speaking out because I do not want a situation to develop whereby the media and
other parties create a rift, however small, between myself and any Manchester
United fan. I’ve spent 25 years of my life pushing this club forward and not
only could I not have done it without those fans, I do it for them.” – Sir Alex
Ferguson.
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