AT A time when the city of Manchester has been in the spotlight over the issue of lockdowns and monetary aid, Manchester United Football Club announced its financials for the 2019-20 season and revealed how the pandemic has affected its off-pitch performance. United’s total income was down almost 19% to £ 509 million, which on reflection could have been worse even though forecasts ranged from £ 550- 580 million. The club was still able to pay a dividend of £ 23 million to shareholders and the Glazer family despite reduced revenues and the overall loss of £ 23.2 million for the financial year. In a year in which they were absent from the UEFA Champions League, United estimated covid-19 has cost them £ 71…