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Lee Swettenham

Big Manchester United Survey results - what fans said about transfers, the Glazers and next season

The Glazer family's ownership of Manchester United, the club's transfer strategy, the management and performance of the team, the state of Old Trafford, the next Academy star and other issues have all come under scrutiny over recent months.

So, as the season came to a close, we asked fans for their views on the club's future, its ownership, management, the squad, transfers, Old Trafford, and other matters surrounding the club in our Big United Survey.

Thousands of you took part in our wide-ranging questionnaire, and you've given us some interesting - and sometimes surprising - responses to the issues raised.

ALSO READ: Richard Arnold has reassured United fans about summer transfer window

Here are the results, in full - tell us what you make of them in the comments section here :

Who is to blame for United's underachievement this season?

  • Players - 35.7%
  • The Glazers - 4.6%
  • Managers - 0.9%
  • Others - 2.4%
  • All of the above - 56.4%

Was it the right decision to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November?

  • Yes - 66.4%
  • No - 33.6%

Did you think the appointment of Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis was the right one at the time?

  • Yes - 40.3%
  • No - 59.7%

How do you now rate Rangnick's tenure as interim manager?

  • Brilliant - 1.1%
  • Good - 5.1%
  • Average - 25.9%
  • Poor - 42.3%
  • Awful - 25.5%

How confident are you in Erik ten Hag to bring success (ie. a trophy) to United under his tenure?

  • Not very - 6.8%
  • Neutral - 38.5%
  • Very - 54.7%

How confident are you in John Murtough and Richard Arnold's ability to help bring success (ie. a trophy) to United?

  • Not very - 27%
  • Neutral - 56.7%
  • Very - 16.3%

What do you think is the most important position for United to strengthen in the transfer market?

  • Defence - 28.9%
  • Midfield - 65.4%
  • Attack - 4.9%

How much money do United need to spend on transfers this summer?

  • £51m-£100m - 3.8%
  • £100m-£200m - 51.9%
  • Over £200m - 43.8%

How many players need to leave United this summer?

  • 3-4 - 4.6%
  • 5-6 - 28.7%
  • 7+ - 66.4%

How confident are you in the Glazers' ownership?

  • Not very - 81.4%
  • Neutral - 15.8%
  • Very - 2.7%

What should the Glazers' priority be over the next 12 months?

  • Improve relationships with fans - 16.6%
  • Improving / renovating Old Trafford - 19%
  • Provide sufficient funds for transfers - 64.3%

How do you rate the performance of United's academy in terms of producing players?

  • Poor - 3.9%
  • Average - 20.6%
  • Good - 49.1%
  • Excellent - 26.4%

Which academy youngster are you looking forward to seeing more of in the first team squad?

  • Zidane Iqbal - 2.1%
  • Shola Shoretire - 3.5%
  • Charlie McNeill - 4.6%
  • Alvaro Fernandez - 9.2%
  • Hannibal Mejbri - 24.9%
  • Alejandro Garnacho - 55.7%

Which of these would you most prefer for Old Trafford?

  • Keep Old Trafford as it is - 15.9%
  • Expand capacity and upgrade facilities - 57.2%
  • Demolish Old Trafford and build a new stadium - 26.8%

What is your one realistic hope for United's 2022/23 season?

  • Better football / performances - 47.4%
  • A better league position - 33.5%
  • To win a trophy - 19.1%

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