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🐎🤯 Did you know a dispute over a RACEHORSE helped pave the way for the Glazers to buy Manchester United?
It all started with Sir Alex Ferguson and a champion racehorse called Rock of Gibraltar.
Ferguson believed he owned 50% of the horse, including its incredibly valuable stud rights, potentially worth tens of millions of pounds.
But Irish businessman John Magnier, who was also a major Manchester United shareholder, disputed his claim.
The disagreement turned into a bitter legal battle, with Magnier and fellow shareholder JP McManus putting pressure on Ferguson and demanding investigations into United's transfer dealings.
The relationship completely broke down and led to a settlement out of court and was followed by Magnier and McManus putting their shares up for sale.
In May 2005, they sold their combined 28.7% stake in Manchester United to Malcolm Glazer, giving him the controlling interest he needed to complete his takeover.
The Glazers then took control of United through a debt-funded takeover that would change the club's financial future forever.
All because of a falling-out over a horse. 🐎😳
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources
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Photo Credit: Tommy Garcia
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Depeche Mode reigns absolute in Germany
With 13 number-one albums, the synth legends have officially outpaced pop royalty like Madonna and rock icons The Beatles on the German charts
It’s not just a fanbase over there—it's a cult following that has packed stadiums for decades
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That rubber ball bouncing down the stairs in THE CHANGELING (1980) is one of the simplest, most chilling moments in horror.
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Rest well Mr Chekov, second star to the right and straight on till morning.
Walter Koenig 14/09/36 to 25/10/26.
- Jamie
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A Leicester fan confronted Russel Martin after last nights loss to Stevenage and Martin was having absolutely none of it... 🤯
'You got promoted with Maresca and you've been shit ever since'
How on earth does a manager talk about his football club like that 😅😅
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Si hubo un momento histórico en el mundo de la música, ese fue cuando Depeche Mode cantó en la azotea del Worl Trade Center. Un minuto de silencio por todas las victimas que muerieron en este lugar hace 25 años.. and enjoy the silence.
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Blade Runner is still one of the most visually and thematically ambitious films ever made. Every rewatch reveals new layers about memory, technology, and what it means to be human. It was released in UK cinemas on this day in 1982.
- Jamie
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BREAKING: At least 380 people missing after flash flood hits near Nepal-Tibet border
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Fight 7. Win 7. Ioan Croft is an immense talent. A great stoppage tonight 🙌
#LiddardMorello | LIVE NOW on DAZN ▪️
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✍️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱!
Joe Rodon has committed his future to the club, signing a new contract until 2030
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To celebrate the release of Dead Man’s Shoes which is out now from @SecondSightFilm I’m giving away a limited edition set.
Just follow and share this post to enter the #competition
Also check out my interview with Toby Kebbell which is out now
