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Manchester United women's boss breaks silence after Sir Jim Ratcliffe appeared to double down on stance that men's team is his PRIORITY Sir Jim Ratcliffe described Man United's men's side as the 'first team' in June The Red Devils co-owner appeared to double down on his stance last week LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Mason Mount? Marcus Rashford? Joshua Zirkzee? Who should Manchester United sell to raise funds? By TARA ANSON-WALSH Published: 22:30, 13 December 2024 | Updated: 23:09, 13 December 2024 e-mail 22 View comments Marc Skinner has addressed the criticism directed towards Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the Manchester United co-owner reiterated that the men’s team remains his priority. Skinner remarked, ‘It’s hard for me to see those comments but actually that’s not what I see from the working group that is every day with us’. In an interview in June, Ratcliffe described the men's side as the club's ‘first team’ and opted to attend a Premier League match instead of the Women’s FA Cup final, where United secured their first major silverware. Last week, Ratcliffe appeared to double down on his stance, telling the United We Stand fanzine: ‘There's only so much that you can do and our focus has been on the men's team. If not, you get spread too thinly. ‘We need to sort out the main issue - the men's team. The women's team is an opportunity. Women's football is growing really quickly in popularity and size. ‘We need to participate in that. The girls wear a Manchester United badge on their shirt and they’re representing the club.’ Last week, Sir Jim Ratcliffe appeared to double down on his stance that the men's team is his priority Manchester United women's boss Marc Skinner admitted that it was hard for him to see those comments Ratcliffe described the women's team as 'an opportunity' while insisting that sorting out the men's team remains the main issue The comments have drawn criticism from fans, with Ian Wright and Steph Houghton also addressing it on their podcast, Crossways. Houghton said: ‘The women’s team is part of that football club, it’s not something that sits on the side. If that’s me and I hear that from the top guy, I’d be thinking: “What are we doing?”. Read More Revealed: Why Man United women's team are 'deflated' by Dan Ashworth's exit as sporting director ‘Man United have done some great things over the years to come from the Championship to get into the WSL. They’ve built the club to a certain point, all you need is someone to back you.’ Weighing in on the debate, the Manchester United women’s boss said: ‘One thing I’ll say is words are cheap but actions last longer. For me, I see the actions. ‘It’s hard for me to hear those comments, but actually that’s not what I see from the working group that is every day with us. ‘Would I love the biggest budget in the league? Of course I would, I think everyone would. But I think everyone in this room wants a sustainable game. ‘We want to grow, we want women to have the same rights, to grow those rights, to have the finances available for all resources. But unfortunately, we’ve got to work for that because we’re starting from behind. ‘The reality is I don’t see it. I see it in support and support isn’t always finance. Support is actually knowing you’ve got a strategy, you’re going to move to this. ‘Our actions are supported and we’d all like more but I feel supported in the fact that everybody in this club wants our team to do well and we’re going to grow towards a sustainable model.’ Share or comment on this article: Manchester United women's boss breaks silence after Sir Jim Ratcliffe appeared to double down on stance that men's team is his PRIORITY e-mail Add comment
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has flown to Florida to have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Joining Trump and Trudeau at dinner were Trump's picks for commerce secretary, interior secretary and national security adviser, and the three men's wives. From the Canadian side, the dinner guests included Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose responsibilities include border security. Trump’s transition did not respond to questions about what they had discussed or whether the conversation alleviated Trump’s concerns about the border. A smiling Trudeau declined comment upon returning to his West Palm Beach hotel late Friday. Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election CHICAGO (AP) — An emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers has seized on Donald Trump’s presidential win to justify and amplify misogynistic derision and threats online. Many have appropriated a 1960s abortion rights rallying cry, declaring “Your body, my choice,” and have been using it publicly on college campuses and even in public schools. While none of the current online rhetoric is being amplified by Trump, experts say many young men see the former president’s return to the White House as vindication of their views on women. For many women, the words represent a worrying harbinger of what might lie ahead as some men perceive the election results as a rebuke of reproductive rights and women’s rights. Syrian insurgents are inside Aleppo in a major setback for Assad as government forces regroup BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Syrian insurgents have fanned out inside Syria's largest city Aleppo a day after storming it with little resistance from government troops. Syria's army said troops have redeployed to prepare for a counteroffensive. Witnesses said insurgents were seen Saturday at landmarks in Aleppo for the first time since 2016, when they were expelled by government forces backed by Russia and Iran. The surprise offensive is a major embarrassment for Syrian President Bashar Assad, who has regained total control of the city eight years ago. Israeli strike in Gaza allegedly kills workers with World Central Kitchen charity DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a car in Gaza has killed five people, according to a senior Palestinian health official. An aid worker says three of the people killed were employees of the charity World Central Kitchen. The charity's aid delivery efforts in Gaza were temporarily suspended earlier this year after an Israeli strike killed seven of its workers. Israel's military says it struck a wanted militant who had been involved in the Hamas attack that sparked the war. In a later statement, it said that the alleged attacker had worked with WCK and it asked “senior officials from the international community and the WCK administration to clarify” how that had come about. Lebanese fisherman hope ceasefire with Israel means normal life returning TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is bringing hope for normality back to many in southern Lebanon. That includes fishermen who’ve long launched their single-engine wooden boats into the Mediterranean at dawn. For months, Israel imposed a siege that kept hundreds of fishermen at this ancient Phoenician port ashore. That upended their lives and dealt the industry a major blow. The port siege also cut people off from key ingredients for traditional Lebanese dishes. As war devastated their country, the loss of fish damaged a deep association with home. Now, the possibility of renewed fishing is helping fuel hope. How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have formally accused former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of plotting a coup to keep him in office. The plot was allegedly comprised of several components and substantiated by evidence and testimony in the agency's 884-page report. The pieces of the puzzle include laying the groundwork by systematically sowing distrust of the electoral system among the populace. It also includes drafting a decree to give the plot a veneer of legal basis and pressuring top military brass to go along with the plan. Bolsonaro and his main allies have denied any wrongdoing or involvement and accuse authorities of political persecution. More than 100 arrested as Georgian police clash with protesters over suspension of EU talks TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — More than 100 demonstrators were arrested overnight in Georgia as protesters clashed with police following the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union, the country’s Interior Ministry said. Friday marked the second straight night of protests after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the country’s ruling Georgian Dream party announced the suspension the previous day. The Associated Press saw protesters in Tbilisi being chased and beaten by police as demonstrators rallied in front of the country's parliament building. The violence follows Georgian Dream’s disputed victory in the Oct. 26 election, which was widely seen as a referendum on the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. Romania's parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians are preparing to go to the polls in a parliamentary vote that will determine a new government and prime minister to lead the European Union and NATO member country. However, Sunday's vote is sandwiched between a two-round presidential race and is overshadowed by controversies and chaos following the outcome of the first vote. While the president has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security and foreign policy, the prime minister is the head of the nation’s government. Sunday’s vote will determine the formation of the country’s 466-seat legislature. North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's visiting defense chief. A Russia military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday as international concerns about the two countries’ expanding cooperation deepened after North Korea sent thousands of troops to Russia. During a Friday meeting, Kim and Belousov reached “a satisfactory consensus” on issues on how to further boost strategic partnership and defend each country’s sovereignty and security interests, state media said. Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest forecast to be hit with snow and dangerous cold into next week BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The first big snow of the season has the potential to bury towns in New York along lakes Erie and Ontario during a hectic holiday travel and shopping weekend. Forecasters says winter storm conditions could persist into next week and cause hazards in the Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest regions. Forecasters predict 4 to 6 feet of blowing and drifting snow could fall in Watertown and other areas east of Lake Ontario through Monday. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a disaster emergency in affected areas.Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week