It's not negative to have standards
It's not negative to see these issues coming
It's not negative to call out constant incompetence
It's not negative to be vocal about people destroying something you love
Results like today happen when not enough people call it out
Manchester United were right not to pay £116m for Elliot Anderson & £300k+ p/w & they are right not to pay £85m for Mateus Fernandes & £250k p/w.
Not overpaying for players is something the club has to change. If they don't value players at that price they shouldn't & won't be bullied into paying it.
This is the correct decision, whether you want to or can swallow it or not. These are changes the club needed to make & they're correctly making them.
Fernandes isn't worth the wages when considering the club's wage structure. I understand frustration on time wasted, but I can't believe people think he's worth that.
There will be performative outrage, turbo tweeting temper tantrums. I understand frustration of the unknown now & what happens next. That's fair.
The double edged sword with these decisions is being able to pivot to alternative targets & find value in the market - the club have to prove they can do that.
People talk about sacking Amorim. If Berrada was sacked tomorrow I actually wouldn't be shocked. He won't be but it's hard to think of a worse 12 months for a CEO of a football club
The most worrying thing about Rasmus Hojlund's form is his general play.
Strikers can go on goal droughts, especially when they're young, but he's absolutely shocking at everything else.
His touch is woeful, his hold-up play is poor and his link-up play is non-existent.
If INEOS really have cut the 40k a year costs to The Association of Former Manchester United Players (AFMUP) then in 2025 @UnitedStandMUFC will find a way to match it through fundraising events and I'm sure many ex players and other organisations will step up to. Disgrace
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Erik ten Hag to stay as Manchester United manager. #MUFC end-of-season review culminated with decision to keep 54yo in position. After talks today Dutchman will remain at Old Trafford + hold negotiations over contract extension @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/tAzM2Ld378