By [IAN LADYMAN, FOOTBALL EDITOR](/profile-187/ian-ladyman.html)
Published: 09:50 GMT, 21 January 2026 | Updated: 10:02 GMT, 21 January 2026
No club in the country gets the same level of scrutiny as [Manchester United](/sport/manchester-united/index.html), with its gaggle of former greats taking endlessly about them on TV and podcasts.
These guys have walked in their shoes. They've worn the shirt. They understand the pressure - so why do they keep piling it on?
It's likely tempting for current players to bite back, but I'd argue it's a losing battle. Besides, the team already has the answer on how to deal with all the noise - and he's in the dressing room.
Click the above to hear my take.