Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer has made a rare public comment about the club, saying that poor performances on the pitch will not impact its commercial power. United currently sit in 19th place in the Premier League table, only outside the bottom three on goal difference.
They recorded their first win in 10 attempts in all competitions on Tuesday night, easing some of the pressure on manager Michael Carrick. They came from 2-0 down against AS Roma in the Champions League to record a 3-2 victory.
Fan protests continue
Despite the victory, the game saw fans chant against the Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and executives. They also did the same during Premier League defeats against Bournemouth and Chelsea.
Despite the poor form and performances, Glazer has reportedly given assurances over United's brand, which helps to bring big money into the club, which then can be reinvested back into the squad.
Glazer's comments at investment conference
He was speaking at Deutsche Bank's inaugural Sports Investment Conference in London in September, where he addressed an audience of financiers.
According to the Athletic, Glazer said that United's commercial pull is not dependent on results on the pitch. He is said to have compared the club to the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, who are still seen as major global brands despite a lack of sporting success in recent years.
