What Man Utd need now is stability, not more changes - Pulis

What the report says

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis argues that Manchester United’s problems go beyond the manager after their defeat to Como, saying the club needs stability rather than another change in direction. In his column, he points to Bruno Fernandes’ reaction after the loss as a sign of how difficult the atmosphere is around the team, and says United’s recent struggles reflect deeper issues in recruitment, squad building and leadership.

Pulis places the current situation in the wider context of the club’s recent turnover. He notes that United have had several managers in recent seasons and have spent heavily on signings, yet still appear short of a settled identity. He says a manager arriving at a club in decline can sometimes produce an immediate lift, but that improvement often fades unless the organisation also changes underneath.

The column also refers to criticism of United’s recruitment, including comments from defender Lisandro Martinez, and says a manager can be left trying to protect players’ value while also deciding who fits his plans. Pulis argues that some players may need to be challenged over their commitment and mentality, especially after a performance he felt questioned the team’s willingness to compete.

His central point is that United should not respond by sacking another manager. Instead, he says the club should back the current coach, accept that a reset will take time, and aim to rebuild a clearer football identity, similar to the patience Arsenal showed with Mikel Arteta.