Rio Ferdinand has namechecked Newcastle United's ownership model in his latest discussion over fan unrest at Manchester United. The former Red Devils defender has angered the Toon Army on several occasions in recent years with his defences of unpopular former owner Mike Ashley.
The Glazers' ownership of Manchester United has again come under scrutiny after Erik ten Hag's suffered a difficult start to the season. The Red Devils have once again invested heavily in the playing squad, but spending elsewhere and the running of the club has come under heavy criticism once more from fans and pundits alike.
Thousands of supporters protested before the recent home victory over Liverpool, while former players such as Ferdinand and Gary Neville have dissected the multitude of issues behind the scenes. The topic of absentee club owners was raised during BT Sport's pre-match discussion on Thursday night as the Red Devils faced Leicester City.
