Day two of the Malcom Glazer era dawned over Manchester today with the team's fans still unhappy about the billionaire American's buyout (much to the delight of many non-ManU fans). However, some observers have noted that Glazer turned the Bucs from perennial losers to Super Bowl winners, although his brief history with an MLS franchise (the contracted Mutiny) was much less impressive. As for the ManU fans, they might consider this perspective:
There is no proof yet that Glazer's takeover would be bad for Manchester United, other than it takes the club's ownership out of English hands.True enough. Part of the risk is going public is that the public might actually want to buy in.
Much has been said about United's 'heart and soul' being ripped out, but Old Trafford was opened up to market forces went it went public 14 years ago - the start of a period of spectacular success.
'Not for sale' is the great rallying call for Old Trafford's faithful, but in reality almost everything at Manchester United has been for sale since that day. A hollow cry from this mega-rich and mega-marketable club.
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