UK_Seahawk":fwilmn1v said:
Glasgow Seahawk":fwilmn1v said:
Can't help but feel that if Man Utds form keeps up this season that the glory hunters will drop them in their droves. I'm 26 and for as long as I remember they have always been successful or at least competing in the league and Europe. Their fans must have been spoiled by success and the last two years have been a wake up call. It's easy to support a team when all they know is success, lets see how they deal with adversity.
This is what happened to Liverpool in the 80's. As my Uncle said then, it's someone else's time to shine.
You mean the 90's. And yes, I agree. It's a downward spiral. We brought in Souness who set the team back years with poor league position, then the knock-on effect just continued. We had some high points with Houllier and Benitez, but never got back to the way it was and have had to build a team the hard way. United are going to find themselves in a similar position after this season, because there are at least 6 teams who are better than they are right now, and should be for the remainder of the season. No CL football for a second year in a row is going to cause havoc. Say goodbye to the likes of RVP, Di Maria, Blind, Mata, etc. Also look out for FFP and sponsorship trouble, as united's brand starts failing when the plastic fans jump off the bandwagon. Liverpool experienced it for sure after 1990, although United's support will maintain it's core just like Liverpool's did.
SInce Benitez left Liverpool have spent - for the most part (Kenny notwithstanding) - pretty wisely. THere have been some flops, but they've also gotten great value in other areas, Coutinho, Sturridge, Suarez, Moreno, Manquillo, etc. THis is what United will have to do. Stop going after all the big names to keep the fans happy, and start buying promising young talent at a good price. Build a team that functions well together and grows together, not a bunch of overpaid Di Maria's who all want their own personal glory. United's wage bill must be atrocious right now.
