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12th Dec 2015

XI of Manchester United rejects makes for startling read

Unwanted

Patrick McCarry

Between David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, United have shown the exit door to some serious talent.

Alex Ferguson left his predecessor(s) with a squad in need of a fine tune but even he could not have predicted the recent exodus of talent.

A little over £300m has been spent by Moyes and van Gaal over the past three seasons with Champions League qualification [last season] all they have to show for it.

Moyes began the clear-out and United’s current coach continued, with gusto.

Some of the decisions were, in our opinion, wise – Rafael, Nani – but United have been rash in disposing of some quality players, and proven winners.

This XI, selected by Fletch & Sav, shows the calibre of player United deemed surplus to requirements.

https://twitter.com/FletchAndSav/status/675621845027020800

That is not including the likes of Radamel Falcao and Adnan Januzaj [on loan to Borussia Dortmund].

United could do with a few of these lads to get them out of their current funk.

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