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Manchester United at Crossroads | United Need a Different Approach Than That of Solskjaer

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Sir Alex Ferguson’s face wore a pained expression looking down from his seat at the Theatre of Dreams. Deep within the exceptional Scot, one sensed a growing storm of rage and frustration as Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool exposed the myth inside the walls of Old Trafford that United under Ole Gunner Solskjaer was heading in the right direction.

The United supporters that I’ve spoken to have been unconvinced, even when their side appeared to be gaining traction by moving up the table and somehow gathering points. United can still get results against the lower clubs and occasionally surprise against the bigger fish, but it’s probably understood by the majority of football fans that a different approach is urgently needed.

The problems at the Theatre of Dreams were predictably deeper than one unique and unusual season that was in no way a representation of a normal season. In fact, the pandemic seemed to make the weekly outcomes more of a lottery with teams able to hear themselves and their coaches in empty and eerie stadiums.

Solskjaer, United
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United appeared to be stable under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, they seemed as if everything was in place to push forward this season and take their rightful place at the top of football’s elite table. Bruno Fernandes’ arrival added a little more ambition and drive without the usual period of adjustment and the addition of Ronaldo seemed to suggest that one of the top two players in the world could sense that United’s return was imminent.

The truth is that the balance of the team isn’t right in my opinion between all three departments and it’s a side full of individual talent without the first clue of what’s required to make an effective and competitive side.

United, since Mourinho’s inevitable departure, decided to bring in a fan favourite to hypnotise gullible fans. Someone who would talk the talk and walk the walk, toe the line, smile a lot and sing from the company song sheet whilst adding stability, but the caretaker role for Solskjaer was never long term and United required an experienced manager with a vision to take the club forward to its next stage if the rebuild.

Glazers, Manchester United owners, Solskjaer
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Supporters can’t blame the owners for lack of investment, the Glazers have spent plenty of money, reasonably often on the global brand, so it’s either the various managers that they appointed or the recruitment process in general that is at fault for the continuing failure at the club.

The players are inferior compared to those that played in the teams containing Ronaldo and Solskjaer and instead of looking inwardly to their academy, United are prepared to spend on more players from outside to prop up their chase for honours.

There have also been concerns on how the club’s revenue is being spent and some seem to think that the sums that could potentially be available to perform major surgery on the squad are being soaked up by large levels of debt. United has generated £1.3b over the last 10 years, which is almost twice as much as the next highest club, yet the football side of the business has suffered irreparably.

On closer inspection, TheRepublikOfMancunia.com noted:

“When you look at how that money has been spent, a more alarming picture is revealed. 49% of the money we have generated has been spent on debt and interest, while just 32% has gone on improving the squad. Compare that to the proportional spending on players from our rivals like Chelsea (65%), City (64%) and Liverpool (54%).”

Add to that the £22m paid to Jose Mourinho in compensation and one wonders if they can afford to sack the current manager and employ a more experienced one. Salaryreport.com revealed that the weekly wage spend on players alone was £3,618,880 per week and that was without Ronaldo’s signature.

To be able to sustain the outgoings, United need to win trophies or at least go deep into the available competitions to merely keep themselves on the same spot. Without success, United’s sponsorship deals have less value in the future, even with their glorious history.

United need to take a deep breath and rebuild from bottom to top, they need a strong and seasoned manager that can redefine the club and give it a sense of identity. Currently, United are United in name only.

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The Highbury Flyer
Anti Kroenke , anti Gazidis but always a gooner. Still wishes he could watch from the stands at the Highbury library.
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