The executive vice-chairman explained the synergy between the club's objectives and the manager's vision for the team, when he addressed a recent annual meeting for over 400 employees at Old Trafford.
He also moved to dispel notions about the commercial side holding sway over matters on the pitch, explaining that United effectively has two parts – a legendary football club, alongside a successful commercial operation, with the latter supporting the former, by having its revenues reinvested in the pursuit of silverware.
Woodward said:
“The reality of Manchester United is we are a club in two parts.