Whether it be Arsenal's stuttering push for a top-four finish in the Premier League or Oldham Athletic fighting for survival in League Two, every football club has its scapegoat.
And in Manchester United's case the unwanted title has often fallen at the feet of Brazilian midfielder Fred.
No matter the result or the level of performance United have produced, Fred, more often than not, has been the figure within the dressing room that has had to face up to the brunt of the criticism, particularly by the more vocal on social media.