They have had 6 since Fergie chipped off. Ok, LVG bagged a cup, Jose as well with 2, and if that was us, happy days. But it aint. Its one of the 3 biggest clubs on the planet, now managed by an ex Cardiff manager, who wouldnt be anywhere near the job if he hadnt scored a few as a sub as a player.
If reports are correct, Phelan is their new DOF. Has he a track record in that? Last I knew, he was juggling a part time assistant United job with some gig in Australia.
CL next season is up in the air. The squad looks a mess. As well as we played on Sunday, they were rank awful. Worst United team I can recall. Worst team at all, come to that.
So yeah, their balance sheet and global deals with anyone will make the owners cream. But on the pitch, the surgery needed, the money that needs spending, with a green manager and green DOF, with probably no CL carrot, is just astonishing.
Football always moved in cycles. Perhaps one of the Sky 6 darlings may have a few more uncomfortable seasons to navigate, cos looking at them, this is no quick fix, a'la Fergie buying Van Persie when they lost the title on goal difference to City.
Happy days.