• Co-owner would draw line if treated like Glazers
• ‘I’m no different to the average person. It’s not nice’

Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he “doesn’t mind being unpopular” at Manchester United, but would draw the line at the toxic level of abuse aimed at the Glazer family and walk away from the club that he bought a 28.94% stake for £1.3bn.

The 72-year-old co-owner has embarked on a wide range of staff and spending cuts since he took control of football operations last year. The Ineos billionaire’s attempts to boost revenue have included a mid-season hike in some ticket prices, affecting under-16s and pensioners.