Manchester United have been urged to lean on familiar figures such as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Darren Fletcher as INEOS reshape the club, with the argument that trusted “old boys” can help steady the ship during Ruben Amorim’s reign.
The view is that United’s new structure is becoming increasingly rigid under INEOS, and that elite football operators will be reluctant to work in an environment where power is tightly controlled from above. Against that backdrop, it has been suggested that turning to respected former players and long-serving staff could help “heal wounds” and restore a sense of unity behind the scenes.
Solskjaer and Fletcher are highlighted as examples of people who understand the club’s expectations and culture, while also having experience of modern elite setups. The message is not that sentiment should drive decision-making, but that United risk losing a key ingredient if they strip away too many connections to what the club has traditionally been.
The piece argues that the INEOS era has already changed the dynamic at Old Trafford and that managing those changes is just as important as the football itself. It is claimed that United’s identity has been damaged by recent turbulence, and that the right internal voices could help repair relationships and reduce the sense of division.
Michael Carrick is also referenced as another former United figure who has stayed in management and could offer value because he understands the pressure that comes with working at the club.
There is also a clear warning that, if United want the very best people in key roles, they must offer them proper authority rather than asking them to operate within tight limits. The suggestion is that blending INEOS’ control with influential club “servants” could create a healthier balance as Amorim looks to build momentum.
