The INEOS chairman, who sat beside Sir Alex Ferguson in the director’s box on Sunday, was watching his first United game since announcing his planned investment in the club on Christmas Eve.
While that deal is still subject to regulatory approval, Sir Jim has lost no time in getting to know the club during a series of meetings at Old Trafford and Carrington in recent days.
On Monday, Sir Jim met members of the club’s Fans’ Advisory Board and leaders of the independent Manchester United Supporters’ Trust at Old Trafford to introduce himself and hear fans’ perspective.