There will be those who are bound to blame the hated Glazer family for the controversial decision  which will see the super successful Manchester United commercial operations move to swank offices in Mayfair. The club has agreed a deal to occupy 11,500 sq ft of luxurious new office space in the heart of London’s West End. The deal is certain to exacerbate frustration from the club’s fans who feel their American owners have lost touch with its roots. Their latest move certainly hasn’t helped matters with many claiming that the commercial team should be based in Manchester.

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A fascinating observation by a senior England official at the recent camp prior to the friendly match against Egypt gave an interesting insight into the vast difference in attitude between players from various clubs. This particular official was able to clearly differentiate between the players of Chelsea and those from Manchester United.

One of the groups had a certain swagger around the camp, a confidence that seeped into cockiness when compared to those from the North West who were far more humble and respectful. It is the difference between Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United and Chelsea, where managers have been chopped and changed almost at the whim of the squad, and respect for authority eroded.

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