The former Scotland international, who twice lifted the top-flight title while a Red, acknowledged that the 2021/22 season has been a difficult one for the club.
And he also believes United will need to invest significantly this summer if we are to challenge Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea for the Premier League next term.
“People at Old Trafford expect the team to be successful. And they should,” said Paddy, in his latest column for our matchday programme, United Review.
“United should be competing for the title every year. We haven’t this season, and so fans are right not to be happy.