#MUFC thread. Sorry. But...

I’ve read the honest and often brutal analysis from pundits and journalists, I’ve observed social media behaviour, and, I’ve listened to the podcasts and fan channels. The truth is I fear that our collective frustration might be around for some time.

Last season, the best #MUFC could have hoped for in the Premier League was a third place finish – and against the huge odds that were stacked against them at the beginning of 2020 - they achieved it.

For Solskjaer and #MUFC though, the concern should not just be how they plan to close the gap on their two North-West rivals, but how they’ll keep the likes of #THFC, #CFC, #AFC, #EFC, #WWFC and even #LCFC, at arm's-length.

Having finished third last campaign, #MUFC supporters approached this window with enthusiasm. Surely the board wouldn’t make the same error they did in Mourinho’s final summer? United as it stands, aren't behaving like a club that wants to get near top four never mind titles.

#MUFC supporters are on a journey. Not a journey with direction, but one that leads us back to the same place. I don’t need to point out the route Moyes/van Gaal/Mourinho took before their demise – but since Moyes’ departure the similarities are clear and the same.

Solskjaer will do well to guide #MUFC to fourth this campaign, and if he does, will keep his job. If he doesn’t, the Norwegian will be sacked, another man will be appointed (possibly Pochettino, although I’d go for Ancelotti), and we'll see the same routine and collapse.

Is Solskjaer the best #MUFC can do at the moment? Probably not, but he deserved the opportunity and isn't being supported, so what chance has he got? This is the sad reality for #MUFC until there's a change of owner. Top four hopefuls but never serious title contenders.

#MUFC supporters don't have to accept it (as I tweeted earlier in the week), but it's the harsh reality. The worst part is that it will only continue.