Farce has not been a stranger to Old Trafford over the past 12 years. In fact, it has been a regular companion.
Manchester United's post-Ferguson chaos saw them suck in and spit out David Moyes, the chosen one whom Sir Alex had urged the club and its fans to support, before being bruised and burned by two of the big beast beasts of European coaching. It was time for a pivot to the bright young talents on the continent.