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Manchester United’s summer overhaul hasn’t only affected the playing squad, with significant behind-the-scenes changes now extending beyond the training ground.
As the INEOS era takes shape, new sporting structures have been implemented, with Jason Wilcox and Christopher Vivell both playing integral roles in reshaping football operations.
While the spotlight remains firmly fixed on Ruben Amorim’s first summer transfer window in charge, another departure has quietly sent shockwaves through the club’s core.
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Ian Nolan, Manchester United’s Chief Content Officer and a member of the club’s board, has confirmed he will be stepping down in September — and his emotional farewell has left supporters and staff deeply moved.
Taking to LinkedIn, Nolan posted a heartfelt message describing the magnitude of his decision to leave the club he has served for seven years.
“I’m not embarrassed to say I shed a few tears the day I handed in my notice,” he wrote, adding, “It has never been ‘just a job’.
“It was a home, a family – a city and a club that adopted my family with kindness, and now they call it home.”
“Football clubs are not normal businesses – they are like living, breathing organisms,” he reflected.
“That is because the people that work there have genuine love for their clubs.
“The people here (especially across my media teams) pour their heart and soul into their craft – thank you.”
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Ian Nolan has played a key role in Manchester United’s media evolution over the past decade, overseeing major projects across digital content, global engagement, and in-house storytelling.
Nolan made it clear he was not leaving out of frustration or disillusionment, stating: “I’m not stepping away because I’ve fallen out of love with the club, or the team, or this city – it’s just my time.”
His departure marks the end of a chapter for the club’s media network, one that has grown significantly in reach and ambition under his leadership.
The timing of his departure, set for September but announced today, should allow for a smooth transition.
As INEOS continue restructuring across all levels of the club, Nolan’s exit serves as a reminder that Manchester United’s transformation goes beyond transfers and tactics — it’s a changing of the guard on every front.
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