Manchester United brand won't suffer with Jose Mourinho sacking - analysts

ESPN FC's Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson delve into Man United's decision to sack Jose Mourinho and assess Ed Woodward's search for a new manager. Manchester United's sacking of manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday will not harm their potential to marketers but a continued slide in on-pitch performance could test the club's aura of commercial invincibility, say sports industry analysts. United topped Forbes' most valuable football team list in June with a value of $4.12 billion but experts reckon that does not mean they are immune to losing fans or sacrificing marketing heft when it comes to their global brand. Experts suggest that is a road United...

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