Manchester United VC Ed Woodward met with Downing Street official ahead of Super League launch
According to The Independent, Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward held a meeting at Downing Street ahead of the Super League announcement on Sunday.
United’s decision to join the breakaway league was met with wide condemnation from all quarters. The club eventually withdrew and Woodward tendered his resignation from the top post at Old Trafford.
Interestingly, Woodward’s trip to the heart of British power was to meet with the No.10 chief of staff, Dan Rosenfield. Following the meeting, he was also introduced to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
United officials have since confirmed that the meeting was to iron out issues such as the return of fans to stadiums and covid restrictions.
While a Downing Street spokesperson refused to comment on the breakfast meeting, a senior source has insisted that any discussions regarding the Super League were not on the agenda.
PM Johnson did not sit for the meeting. However, the prospect of them meeting elsewhere within the building has not been ruled out.
It is an interesting development, especially given Johnson’s view on the Super League. He was scathing of the breakaway competition and believed that it was damaging to the game.
While it may well be true that the timing of the meeting was just a coincidence, there will be questions from naysayers until the minutes are released.
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Johnson did however meet with the representatives of The Manchester United Supporters Union (M.U.S.T). He was informed that decisive action is required to save the beautiful game and also briefed regarding the ownership structure that is often the root of many problems.
