BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies aged 85

                                                                                The American businessman, 85, leaves behind his wife, Linda, six children and 14 grandchildren. The statement said: 'The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are saddened to announce the passing of Owner/President Malcolm Glazer earlier this morning at the age of 85.' 
    

            

It was confirmed that New York-born Glazer had died on Wednesday morning.

American entrepreneur Glazer and his six children took control of the English club in 2005 after a bitter takeover battle but have in the past been criticised by fans for saddling the club with too much debt, amid fears that it didn't have as much money as some rivals to compete to buy and retain top players.
Some fans were so angered by the family's involvement, coupled with the increasing commercialisation of the game, they forced FC United, who are now in the Northern Premier League and have started construction of their own stadium.

Many of those who remained wondered what fate would befall their club, believing the debt would be a major handicap in the transfer market and even raise the potential for United being unable to pay their bills.

Yet such apocalyptic fears failed to materialise.

Compared to many overseas owners, the Glazers have remained in the background and allowed the actual football team to function in line with the manager's wishes.

The result has been five Premier League titles in nine full seasons, plus three Champions League finals, one of which, against Chelsea in 2008, was won.

Some United supporters remained distrustful though. For others, the scars run so deep they will never be reconciled to the owners' vision.

His death is not expected to have any impact on Manchester United - with the transfer of ownership moving to his family.

A resident of Palm Beach, Florida, Glazer leaves behind his wife, Linda, six children and 14 grandchildren.