If Manchester United fans thought their woes were over following the sacking of David Moyes, they could be mistaken. United are entering an uncertain future in these early post-Sir Alex Ferguson days and their period of transition could go on much longer than expected. The Red Devils are used to success and glory. Under Ferguson the club won 38 trophies - including 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League crowns - during a glittering 26-year spell of dominance of English football. However, they finished seventh under successor Moyes last season and endured their worst campaign in history. United missed out on Champions League football for the first time since 1995 and failed to qualify for Europe altogether for the first time in 14 years under Moyes, and though serial-trophy-winner Louis van Gaal has since been put in charge following the Scotsman's dismal and short-lived reign, there are still areas of concern ahead of the new season. Like for example the fact the club won't be in Europe for the first time since 2000, and the unknown knock-on effects that may have on and off the pitch, alongside the perhaps ill-conceived notion that van Gaal is definitely the right man for the job. Here, we play the (red) devil's advocate and take a look at 10 Areas Of Concern Ahead Of The New Season. Click 'Next' to get started.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
