Manchester United is one of the best supported clubs in Ireland, but it has lost a lot of money on a superstore it opened in Dublin. The total deficit in shareholders’ funds is €5.4m and €4.4m is owned to other companies that form part of the club.
Manchester United is one of the best supported clubs in Ireland, but it has lost a lot of money on a superstore it opened in Dublin. The total deficit in shareholders’ funds is €5.4m and €4.4m is owned to other companies that form part of the club.
The dire state of the Irish economy must be a concern to a number of British clubs who have a substantial support base there. Fans are prepared to make considerable financial sacrifices to support their club, but spending on merchandise is probably the first thing to go.