MAN United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been dubbed Scrooge after cutting funding for a charity helping former players. United previously gave £40,000 a year to the trust, which fears it will

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has infuriated a Manchester United charity that supports former players by ending funding without informing them as part of ruthless cost cuts. The Association of Former Manchester United Players was set up in 1985 but is now at risk of folding after losing a £40,000 annual payment from the club.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has cut £40,000 annual funding to the Association of Former Manchester United Players (AFMUP), the charity has claimed.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly slashed the £40,000 annual charity contribution in his latest controversial attempt to reduce spending at the club.