I probably see things a bit different to all you hardcore United fans who keep up to date on all the information on transfers, the board etc., but from the outside, I think what's happening now is really impressive.
As a club, United seem to be in the best position they've been in since Ferguson left. I think there's definitely room for improvement in the squad, and I think that's the biggest problem holding the team back, but I like the squad at the same time. When you look at the number of players brought in and the number of players who've left under Ole, he's been a part of a massive restructure. From a quick look, Ole has brought in 12 players to be around the first team and let 13 go, so that's 25 players in a couple of years, it's been a big job, yet I look at United now and I see a 'sensible' squad, plenty of good characters, and the basis there for a resurgance.
If Ole was to go now, then he would be leaving a project that isn't yet complete but a lot of the parts are in place for what could be a title winning season in a couple of years.
I know it's never fast enough but it's not long ago that United fans were asking for an overhaul, saying that it'd be ok to go without titles for a few years if you can start afresh. Unfortunately, that means you have to take losing games on the chin and I think that's something United fans have struggled with, just because of years of high expectations. That's fine too, by the way, I don't think United fans should lower their expectations in general because it's a massive club but I do think there's an inevitability about a period like this.
Whether Solskjaer can win titles for United or not, I don't know. I like him as a manager but it's incredibly hard to win leagues or cups, so it'll be tough, but I don't think his position should be under any kind of threat. This is the kind of lull being should have expected considering there's been an overhaul and right now, the pressure should be on the board to deliver in the transfer window. Sign Grealish and Haaland, then United should start expecting silverware but at the moment, this squad - which I do like - is the biggest issue United have. It needs two or three world class players to lift them up to that next tier.
I'm enjoying watching United at the moment though, I think it's an exciting project and I hope the funding is there to kick on.