Christmas, a time of global celebration, is no exception even for the Premier League powerhouses. Even the lesser footballing clubs that espouse simplicity will host a Christmas party with a twist. According to The Athletic's revelations, Manchester United made a drastic change in policy last year, going so far as to cancel a £250,000 Christmas feast, a move that provoked strong resentment from the players. Captain Nandis even volunteered to pay for it out of his own pocket, but the offer was ultimately rejected by the club.
Manchester United's new boss Ratcliffe joined the team on Christmas Eve last year and immediately introduced a series of frugal measures that sparked a collective protest within the club. In the past, United held a huge Christmas party every year, where players and staff gathered for a fun time. However, chief executive Bellada has announced in advance that the traditional event will be canceled this year. He was reportedly quite resistant to the decision, and some staff even expressed their dissatisfaction at the meeting, with the reason for canceling the party said to be the very reason for the £250,000 expense.
The annual Christmas party has traditionally been an important time for Manchester United to come together. However, The Athletic revealed that captain Nandis tried to turn things around, but in the end, United still insisted on rejecting his self-financing proposal. The reason for this is that the team has gone through a layoff fiasco in the past year and it is not a good time to splurge.
Ratcliffe's frugal policies since taking over have sparked much controversy. In addition to laying off 250 staff, he eliminated legendary coach Ferguson's position as a publicity ambassador, ended work-from-home accommodations for employees, and even cut perks such as free coffee and stadium transfers, leaving United's morale severely impacted.
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