Manchester United have been accused of wasting hundreds of millions of pounds on sub-standard players and vanity signings that have plunged the fallen giants into their biggest crisis for half a century. United ended last season in 15th place, their worst-ever Premier League finish, and missed out on European football for only the second time in 35 years after losing the Europa League final to Tottenham.
The Red Devils have spent more than £1.5billion on players in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, yet have failed to compete for the Premier League title in that time and lost their way as a major force in world football.
Money has been wasted on flops like Angel Di Maria, Alexis Sanchez, Morgan Schneiderlin, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukau, Fred, Donny van de Beek, Jadon Sancho and Antony, none of whom delivered on their exorbitant fees or wages.
United legend Teddy Sheringham, part of the historic Treble-winning side of 1999, accused his former club of losing the values that made the club great – particularly when it comes to the recruitment of players.
“I think United have been valuing the wrong things in players for a long time now,” said Sheringham. “Sir Alex Ferguson, he always identified those deeper qualities in players. Whenever a player with a big upside was available, United and Fergie were in for them.
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“I think of the likes of Gary Pallister, Roy Keane, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and more. They were great players before United and they wanted to sign for United because they knew what the manager could do to make them into top, top players.
“That doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. More and more players recognise that their careers will do better if they go somewhere else.
“If you get great players at an early age, and move them up to the very top of their game, it sets an example that other players want to follow. There’s not enough leaders at Manchester United at the moment. And that’s exactly where they’re failing.”
Sheringham cited Scott McTominay to support his claim, the title-winning Napoli midfielder having just been crowned Serie A player of the season just a year after United sold him to the Italian club.
“I thought these qualities were obvious for United and for Scotland. Every time he pulled on the Scotland shirt, you could tell he was a leader - and United fans loved him. He has that British mentality where he knows and understands what it means to play for United, to represent his country and all that.
“The issue with what United did, for me, is that you’ve got to read the signs. They should have rated his leadership qualities, and all the things he brought to the table.
“Okay, I understand that to go and be the player of the year in Italy last season is phenomenal. But the signs were there that he was capable of that. It’s exactly what United have been missing at the moment. He leads by example, and that’s how football clubs get better and stronger.”
Didaenrsz
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As long as Amorim is in MU, the world is looking forward to see MU in champion league sack the bargal
Adeyemi7883
1
I never doubt that every club has their own bad luck But for man united … with the revenue they generate and how much they have wasted …. For the wrong decisions they have constant made over the years ….. so I ask you …. How soon is soon ? It’s been 13 years since sir Alex left …. 13 years and man united have never really get it together
I totally agree and in the 13th year we won 2 FA and one carling cup… better than Some other clubs I don’t want to mention names what we need is restructuring bro and we will get there
Sofreshh
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Wasted money on everything ten head brought in, trashmus is the worst signing in history
DrHalaMsdrid
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Everyone club has got there bad season so don’t just judge with this one season we all know United is trying to restructure the club they will be out soon
I never doubt that every club has their own bad luck But for man united … with the revenue they generate and how much they have wasted …. For the wrong decisions they have constant made over the years ….. so I ask you …. How soon is soon ? It’s been 13 years since sir Alex left …. 13 years and man united have never really get it together
Kodbeiklpr
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Most players mentioned are not flop. They are wonderful players and did their best at the club, the media made them look average. Man U has played in European competition finals like two or three times after Ferguson retired while some premier league clubs in England have not played at that level. The major problem of the club is recruitment and football management, changing coaches every now and then won't solve the problem. But consistency with a vision. I usually say, go to Brazil or Argentina league and buy strong players who can adapt to the premiere league, fix them a good system and see them develop. Payless and gain more but over the years man u paid more and gain less
very true 💯
Buudeimnsu
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Roy Keane never liked him
hikbdeilny
0
Man Utd please go and get Victor Osemen
hikbdeilny
0
Man Utd Need to buy 9 and 3
voebeipsuy
0
Amorim won't finish the season as a United Manager. Just on his first game of the season,pleasure starts to be a burden on his shoulders, which will force him to quit. He is a weak manager, very weak, not coming closer to the likes Ole, just to say.
You fool he has new signings so he will do better
Adeyemi7883
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I said my own … say your own
Everyone club has got there bad season so don’t just judge with this one season we all know United is trying to restructure the club they will be out soon
weeaestz
1
as much as we know,mau utd, the owner of the team are not serious.they just correct money from the supporters.they don't have that desire to lift trophies.Americano are useless people including the co, owner they were supposed to sell to someone who has money.they have failed to handle man utd
gm11
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I agree with you, the work rate is poor, however a lot of factors contribute to that...
Its poor because players don't play for united cause they love the club, the fans or for the passion of the sport it's simply for a pay check. That's why are players are always lazy, laid back, don't want to play for the manager, hide there bad form by faking injuries, most didn't even looked that bothered by losing Europa league final, never mind finishing 15th. Ruben's mistake is playing a formation the players aren't good enough to play in. And he can't do anything about that until he sells that bad ones (literally the whole team bar bruno and amad) until then we can judge him, but from the looks of things the board and the owners are struggling to get people into the club. Bottling transfers as per usual. Greedy people are ruining the club mainly the players and owners. If you think these are wonderful players it's clear you just think about the players poor lil feelings rather than seeing the bigger picture they are brutal. Worse united squad I've ever watched in my entire life. Stop feeling sorry for their feelings they are grown men that train their mental health every single day and get a wage they don't deserve.
budailnsuz
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we don't want a coach who value him self and being problem with player and demand to sell our good players and finish up at 15place now we sell 10 player out but one player in what's that now see Liverpool who won the trophy he got 5player in already but what man u is doing just after Rashford and sanco storys that's not we want you can't even make dell done mbeumo and forecast on striker if you don't know we to get player go ask Liverpool to show you where is buying his plz
weeaestz
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the Manchester united is a useless team because their failed to buy some players
IronU
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Wonderful players? 15th. You can blame the manager for some of it, but statistically speaking are players aren't good enough for the prem. The work rate of united players is one the lowest in the prem clearly showing the world they don't have passion. Bruno is the only one who run around like work horses, are defenders are brutal then the gk is even worse "aw but he was deadly at inter" he's bad at United tho ain't he. We need everyone in the squad showing passion and running around like bruno for the 90 minutes. Can't have just bruno trying. Also we have no play makers bar bruno so no wonder are striker never gets put through or even gets chances to score.
I agree with you, the work rate is poor, however a lot of factors contribute to that...
MwenePuta
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It's good that it's coming from an English and former united players, maybe, just maybe, United hierarchy and deluded English fans will understand....
IGNASIUSK
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My dream team for next season
DrHalaMsdrid
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So how do you feel after splitting this nonsense sir?
So where Man U is at right now …. Is where you want abi ?
DrHalaMsdrid
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A team still winning cups and playing in finals even in their worst state!!!!!
So in your own opinion…. Man united is in the right place position and achieving right ?
DrHalaMsdrid
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it's a pity to see a grown up man take a lot of time writing kak
I said my own … say your own
DrHalaMsdrid
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So how do you feel after splitting this nonsense sir?
which of it is cooked up ?
gm11
1
Most players mentioned are not flop. They are wonderful players and did their best at the club, the media made them look average. Man U has played in European competition finals like two or three times after Ferguson retired while some premier league clubs in England have not played at that level. The major problem of the club is recruitment and football management, changing coaches every now and then won't solve the problem. But consistency with a vision. I usually say, go to Brazil or Argentina league and buy strong players who can adapt to the premiere league, fix them a good system and see them develop. Payless and gain more but over the years man u paid more and gain less
Wonderful players? 15th. You can blame the manager for some of it, but statistically speaking are players aren't good enough for the prem. The work rate of united players is one the lowest in the prem clearly showing the world they don't have passion. Bruno is the only one who run around like work horses, are defenders are brutal then the gk is even worse "aw but he was deadly at inter" he's bad at United tho ain't he. We need everyone in the squad showing passion and running around like bruno for the 90 minutes. Can't have just bruno trying. Also we have no play makers bar bruno so no wonder are striker never gets put through or even gets chances to score.
seyacdlmst
2
Roy Keane never liked him
RachelTangi
0
Manu the is the board and the stupid Coaches they bringing in was ten hag now Amorim with his stupid system just stupid like him giving problem to are young players fock you and the board get the fock out of are Manu. idiots
Exactly 💯. He is stupid and stubborn. He doesn't support his young players and drive them in the right direction to draw the best out of them. He is such an emotional coach.
RachelTangi
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Amorim won't finish the season as a United Manager. Just on his first game of the season,pleasure starts to be a burden on his shoulders, which will force him to quit. He is a weak manager, very weak, not coming closer to the likes Ole, just to say.
Pahaiklou
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Fire this guy. He got no taste of being a united coach at all. It's a waste of resources, talents, and time for good players. How can a coach be having a problem with his players when he must be the one to help his players, encourage them, and help them to grow and develop in the right direction? His shitty formation has exposed how stupid he is by trying to impose tactics that never existed in football. Foolish Portuguese fraud.🚮 I hate Amorim, honestly.
On this case I support him. If they don't have the right mentality they should move on. No player is bigger than the coach or club. Liverpool did it. Arsenal same, Even Manchester City did same.
Pahaiklou
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Most players mentioned are not flop. They are wonderful players and did their best at the club, the media made them look average. Man U has played in European competition finals like two or three times after Ferguson retired while some premier league clubs in England have not played at that level. The major problem of the club is recruitment and football management, changing coaches every now and then won't solve the problem. But consistency with a vision. I usually say, go to Brazil or Argentina league and buy strong players who can adapt to the premiere league, fix them a good system and see them develop. Payless and gain more but over the years man u paid more and gain less
Exactly. The media and our so call past legends are the problem of this team. Y can see Victor Osihmen is there none of them are talking when another club get him that's when they will start talking. They put too much pressure on the boys and coaches.
Hetaeklmrz
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So how do you feel after splitting this nonsense sir?
Kkkkk kak 😂😂😭
IronU
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Most players mentioned are not flop. They are wonderful players and did their best at the club, the media made them look average. Man U has played in European competition finals like two or three times after Ferguson retired while some premier league clubs in England have not played at that level. The major problem of the club is recruitment and football management, changing coaches every now and then won't solve the problem. But consistency with a vision. I usually say, go to Brazil or Argentina league and buy strong players who can adapt to the premiere league, fix them a good system and see them develop. Payless and gain more but over the years man u paid more and gain less
RachelTangi
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Fire this guy. He got no taste of being a united coach at all. It's a waste of resources, talents, and time for good players. How can a coach be having a problem with his players when he must be the one to help his players, encourage them, and help them to grow and develop in the right direction? His shitty formation has exposed how stupid he is by trying to impose tactics that never existed in football. Foolish Portuguese fraud.🚮 I hate Amorim, honestly.
Fitbcemnz
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I am happy seeing MAN UNITED struggle from their self problems … The club will learn and its clueless fans will learn …. The hard way. We told them this storm is coming…. Yet they failed to see it and failed to prepare for it. Man united may never rise again …. Sound funny but the truth is EPL has moved beyond the grips of man united …. They got a lot of catching up to do And they don’t seem to have the energy to chase it let alone the motivation to keep going ! Amorim will soon run away to Portugal….. and the entire great Manchester police department won’t find him lols …. That guy is going thru a lot of mental issues you’ll see lols
it's a pity to see a grown up man take a lot of time writing kak
SGTSingam
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I'm happy to be here
Muwcdelmo
1
funny part is most of those names being called flops, went from man united to be great players....so either this so called MU hero is mentally challenged or his dear folks dropped him on his head as a kid! rubbish
Mejibray
1
From the very day Glazers took over, MU is a shit club… don’t blame the players, managers, coaches.. blame the glazers..
Nooabknpty
0
Manu the is the board and the stupid Coaches they bringing in was ten hag now Amorim with his stupid system just stupid like him giving problem to are young players fock you and the board get the fock out of are Manu. idiots
Cekabcpsy
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Manchester United recruitment policy post Sir Alex Ferguson era remain the worst in the entire football history. I don't even want to talk about this anymore, because it hurts me like mad😭😭😭😭😭
bueabiknu
1
This formation would help us alot
lubdeinptz
0
as much as we need trophies like in error of Ferguson, he stay longer at Manchester united united club than any other after him so in reality we top class players especially top scoreres like virkto
Yotakrtyz
2
just sell the the club to Saudi guys
opetshi45
0
relegation next season
zuzcikmz
4
Manchester United's problem is not coach, but instead, the board. They will always fail to get the required players until the transfer window closes, leaving the coach with limited players. So sad 😞 😔 😟 🙁 😥 😿
AFeryvYl2672
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The Glazers boys are not like their late father, they are just wasteful and constantly bringing the club down in glory. Should be forced to sell their shares and leave. SHAME!
Arjenrobben11
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Still bigger than the oily b@stards
UrPapa
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Some of the players u call flop that's an insult to Di Maria, Paul Pogba, Lukaku they are not flops at all but our Man Utd is the biggest flop. So it makes everyone comes to the Clubs a flop
Do you understand English at all, the players are not flops but they flopped at Man Utd
Fitbcemnz
3
When the Glazers takeover Manchester united everything goes berserk, Glazers leave our team please enough is enough
Zoceiortu
0
when other teams need a prayer he will go in a cheap price but when it's Manchester united high price it not fair
dewcdruyz
1
Work up otherwise even next season wil be worse too.
futklmsuz
1
Well nailed.
Melusisibs
3
Some of the players u call flop that's an insult to Di Maria, Paul Pogba, Lukaku they are not flops at all but our Man Utd is the biggest flop. So it makes everyone comes to the Clubs a flop
rouclmptz
3
Ineons and Glazzers out