If your boss flies in via helicopter when your record is the worst of anyone in your role for the past 80 years, you fear the worst.

When billions of his own money is on the line, that overlord is entitled to seek answers. However, Sir Jim Ratcliffe was not in town this week to be wielding any axes just yet, despite what a growing number of Manchester United supporters believe would be the best way forward.

The i Paper understands Ratcliffe is willing to be as patient as possible with beleaguered Ruben Amorim, understanding the magnitude of what the Portuguese is trying to achieve under the utmost scrutiny. Change is afoot across all areas of the club, and away from results, Ineos believe progress is being made.

The meetings that took place between Ratcliffe and Amorim this week had

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