JAKARTA - The former Wigan Athletic and JJB Sports boss almost bought Manchester United for £ 11.5 million (IDR 231.5 billion) in the 80s.
Now, when he remembers that moment, Whelan admits that he regrets not buying the fourth richest club in the world.
"I made the wrong decision about Manchester United, because seeing what has happened since then is very interesting," Whelan said as quoted by the Daily Star, Wednesday, April 28.
"I should have finished the deal but I didn't," he continued.
Whelan's decision to withdraw from the deal was not without reason. His wife - Patricia - warned Whelan to back out of the acquisition process.
If Whelan does, says Patricia, it's likely that his JJB customers will stop buying sportswear because of their dislike for the Red Devils.
"You think everyone in London, Liverpool, Birmingham will come and shop in your shop when you have Manchester United - the biggest enemy of the teams they support?" said Whelan, mimicking his wife's.
However, if Whelan owns Manchester United, what will the Red Devils be like today?
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