Just saw this quote from Phil Neville:
"People are saying 'where is Falcao going to fit in?' Well, who cares, just fit him in and let him score goals."
I draw 2 conclusions from this statement. Firstly that Phil Neville is an idiot (but we knew that already), and secondly that the mentality he displays in this article is both arrogant and misguided, but I think it's one that Man Utd as an institution share.
The main point being made is that Man Utd should only sign proven 'big name' players, and that there is no place for good scouting and youth.
He even goes on to say that they couldn't find any decent central defenders, and that there was no value in the market. Interesting to note that between then and now we have found a couple.
The whole article just sums up utd's problem for me. Not a team, just a collection of marquee signings.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29018901
They are even now talking about mid week international friendlies to replace their champions league football. It's ludicrous, I'm sure they would be very happy not bothering with league or cup competitions, just packing out stadiums with their 'galacticos' show. They are looking to become the football equivalent of the Harlem Globetrotters.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29423048