Quintin Jardine's blog

Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse …

For the last 20 years and more, Man U supporters have been guilty of the sin of pride. That sin has found us out, and indeed it has come before a fall. Forget all that led up to it; when four out of five players fail to convert penalty kicks, that is some sort of a nadir. Worse, when at least three senior players do not step up to take on the responsibility, it indicates a total lack of faith in themselves and an unwillingness to support a manager and a club in trouble.

Yesterday I read that United may have to curtail their pre-season tour to play a Europa League qualifier. Fat chance.