The Profile
Profile: Joel Glazer, the man of mystery holding Man Utd’s purse strings
Joel Glazer is the frontman for his family’s ownership of Manchester United, but his public profile is usually well under the radar. Now, after a disastrous start to the Premier League season, he and his siblings are under pressure like never before
In brief:
Name and role: Joel Glazer, the “big boss” of Manchester United
Age: 55
Appearance: bald and inscrutable, but perhaps a little concerned right now
Newsworthiness: the club’s fans have never seen eye-to-eye with the Glazers, but now they’re particularly irate
In depth:
In April 2021, Joel Glazer got a fright so significant that he did something quite out of character: he spoke publicly.
The 55-year-old is the key figure behind his family’s ownership ...
