Malcolm Glazer's death at the age of
85 has, among other things, prompted the question, 'What role will his
children now play at Manchester United?'
While Glazer Snr led the takeover of the club in 2005, since 2006 he has left the day-to-day running of the club to his sons - indeed, he has never set foot in Old Trafford.
Avram, Joel and Bryan Glazer are regularly seen at the ground but the other three, Kevin and Edward and their sister Darcie Glazer Kassewitz follow their father's 'lesser spotted' policy.
The Glazer family own 90 per cent of United - all split equally with 10 per cent listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
That means Kevin, Edward and Darcie could have more involvement at Old Trafford now - indeed, they could have the future of the club in their hands. It is unlikely they would want to sell their shares, given the strong family bond.
United are insisting it is business as usual but the death of the family head could affect how the sextet run the club.
The two most high-profile Glazers are Avram and Joel, the executive co-chairmen.
Avram is the oldest of the six children and headed the United takeover in 2005.
He and his brother Joel have been prominent figures ever since, taking over the day-to-day running of the club in 2006 after their father had a stroke.
They had the final say on the appointment of new manager Louis van Gaal.
Joel is also actively involved in the running of United, speaking to Ed Woodward up to three times a day about all aspects of the club.
Of the other powerbrokers at United, Woodward is the most prominent. He joined Manchester United in 2005 when he acted as an adviser in the Glazer family’s controversial £790million takeover and was invited to join the club soon afterwards.
Woodward was initially involved in United’s financial planning before being handed responsibility for the club’s commercial and media operations in 2007.
Woodward became a director in 2012 and played a key role in United’s £1.37billion flotation on the New York Stock Exchange in August of that year.
It was no surprise therefore that he was chosen to replace chief executive David Gill when he stood down in June, although Woodward retained his existing title of executive vice-chairman and remains based at the club’s London corporate headquarters.
While Glazer Snr led the takeover of the club in 2005, since 2006 he has left the day-to-day running of the club to his sons - indeed, he has never set foot in Old Trafford.
Avram, Joel and Bryan Glazer are regularly seen at the ground but the other three, Kevin and Edward and their sister Darcie Glazer Kassewitz follow their father's 'lesser spotted' policy.
Getting the Glazers in: Avram (right), Bryan (left) and Joel (second left) at Old Trafford just after the 2005 takeover
The Glazer family own 90 per cent of United - all split equally with 10 per cent listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
That means Kevin, Edward and Darcie could have more involvement at Old Trafford now - indeed, they could have the future of the club in their hands. It is unlikely they would want to sell their shares, given the strong family bond.
United are insisting it is business as usual but the death of the family head could affect how the sextet run the club.
Taking Stock: Joel Glazer (third left) and Avram (third right) with United officials in New York in 2012
The two most high-profile Glazers are Avram and Joel, the executive co-chairmen.
Avram is the oldest of the six children and headed the United takeover in 2005.
He and his brother Joel have been prominent figures ever since, taking over the day-to-day running of the club in 2006 after their father had a stroke.
They had the final say on the appointment of new manager Louis van Gaal.
Joel is also actively involved in the running of United, speaking to Ed Woodward up to three times a day about all aspects of the club.
Passed away: Malcolm Glazer (right), pictured with sons Joel (left) and Bryan in 2005, has died aged 85
Of the other powerbrokers at United, Woodward is the most prominent. He joined Manchester United in 2005 when he acted as an adviser in the Glazer family’s controversial £790million takeover and was invited to join the club soon afterwards.
Woodward was initially involved in United’s financial planning before being handed responsibility for the club’s commercial and media operations in 2007.
Woodward became a director in 2012 and played a key role in United’s £1.37billion flotation on the New York Stock Exchange in August of that year.
It was no surprise therefore that he was chosen to replace chief executive David Gill when he stood down in June, although Woodward retained his existing title of executive vice-chairman and remains based at the club’s London corporate headquarters.
Holding the keys: Ed Woodward (left) and United group managing director Richard Arnold
Family affair: Avram (left) and Joel Glazer are joint executive co-chairman at United
Sir Alex Ferguson will always be an iconic figure at United and
was instrumental in choosing David Moyes as his
successor as manager and was part of the panel which picked Van Gaal.
The most successful boss in United's history was a frequent presence at matches last season as the club recorded their worst Premier League finish.
It will be interesting to see whether he is spotted at Old Trafford as regularly now Van Gaal is in charge.
Ferguson's close ally David Gill is United’s former chief executive and remains an influential figure on the club’s football board.
It is thought by some observers that United made a mistake by letting him leave the same summer as Ferguson and it has turned out that way.
Gill was also consulted about Van Gaal's appointment.
Richard Arnold, the group managing director, was promoted from commercial director in the shake-up that saw Woodward replace Gill in 2013.
He is the most senior figure at Old Trafford on a day-to-day basis and together with Woodward, has trebled United’s commercial revenue over the course of the next seven years, closing deals with major sponsors all over the globe.
Sir Bobby Charlton is, of course, a Manchester United legend, who became a director in 1984.
Charlton was a key figure in Ferguson’s appointment in 1986 and continues to be a respected voice on team-related affairs.
The most successful boss in United's history was a frequent presence at matches last season as the club recorded their worst Premier League finish.
It will be interesting to see whether he is spotted at Old Trafford as regularly now Van Gaal is in charge.
Ferguson's close ally David Gill is United’s former chief executive and remains an influential figure on the club’s football board.
It is thought by some observers that United made a mistake by letting him leave the same summer as Ferguson and it has turned out that way.
Gill was also consulted about Van Gaal's appointment.
The legend: Long-serving boss Sir Alex Ferguson still holds power at Old Trafford despite his retirement
Richard Arnold, the group managing director, was promoted from commercial director in the shake-up that saw Woodward replace Gill in 2013.
He is the most senior figure at Old Trafford on a day-to-day basis and together with Woodward, has trebled United’s commercial revenue over the course of the next seven years, closing deals with major sponsors all over the globe.
Sir Bobby Charlton is, of course, a Manchester United legend, who became a director in 1984.
Charlton was a key figure in Ferguson’s appointment in 1986 and continues to be a respected voice on team-related affairs.
Icon: Long-serving United stalwart Sir Bobby Charlton still holds power in the halls of Old Trafford
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