The Old Trafford kiosks had to pull down the shutters at half-time. An announcement that no food or drink would be sold elicited chants of 'We want Glazers out'. In the museum, there is a shortage of cups.
Those who remained for extra-time might argue it a more parsimonious act under the Glazer ownership than any thrifty transfer windows. The players will not sup champagne from the FA Cup and that is partly down to decision-making in January.
Even when the good times looked to be returning at United, the bad is lurking around the corner ready to smack them square in the face. United fans sang about going to Wem-ber-ley but they will not be for at least another year. Ending their trophy drought depends on the Champions League.
