Man United fans tear into Ed Woodward after Brighton on Twitter

Brighton 3 – Man United 2

There’s been little for Jose Mourinho to smile about lately at Manchester United.

Yet gauging the mood on Twitter this weekend following the Brighton defeat, it seems that Man United fans are at least supporting their manager.

After beating Leicester in round one, United lost 3-2 at Brighton on Sunday.

The Red Devils looked disorganized at the back in the first half as Brighton scored three times.
Mourinho started with Ashley Young, Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw as his backline. David De Ged was in goal.

That look from Ed Woodward after full-time though 😠 pic.twitter.com/Y3mbdj5EyH

— Indy Football (@IndyFootball) August 19, 2018

Ed Woodward vs Jose Mourinho

When it came to apportioning blame after the defeat, many Man United fans have turned on Ed Woodward rather than Mourinho.

Why? Because Woodward is the man in charge of Man United’s transfer recruitment.

Mourinho made it plain he wanted a centre-half in the summer, however no new addition was signed.
Is that Woodward’s fault? That’s what many United fans believe, as the friction between the manager and the executive vice-chairman seems to grow.

Will this end with Mourinho leaving Man United?
Maybe, but if that happens the options on who could be appointed as the new Red Devils boss feel thin.

Social media hate for Ed Woodward

Ed Woodward in the dressing room: “You’re representing Chevrolet, Adidas, Nissin Noodles & Kohler out there. Show some pride you shitehawks”.

— United Religion (@Unitedology) August 19, 2018

Just a reminder that Mourinho knew our centre backs were a weak link in the summer but it was rejected by our chief executive Ed Woodward. Ridiculous in every aspect of the word.

— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) August 19, 2018

Woodward finally beginning to realise he made a mistake by appointing Mourinho. That's why he didn't back him in the transfer window. Sad to see United being so badly mismanaged.

— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) August 19, 2018

Strange to think that José Mourinho knows more about what United need in defence than Ed Woodward. Who could possibly have predicted that?

— Daniel Harris (@DanielHarris) August 19, 2018

I sincerely hope those who are laying in to Mourinho are laying in to Woodward too, he’s the joint manager now isn’t he?

— Pilib De Brún (Phil Brown) (@Malachians) August 19, 2018

Glad Woodward pulled the plug on getting an experienced defender. Knowing we didn’t get ripped off for a 29-year-old is definitely cheering me up right now 😐

— Scott Patterson (@R_o_M) August 19, 2018

It was so obvious that Manchester United needed to address the full back areas, right wing and center-back in the summer. If Ed Woodward doesn’t trust the manager then he should sack him.

— Mootaz Chehade (@MHChehade) August 19, 2018

If Mourinho went midseason, the only real replacements are: Zidane/Conte/Wenger.

Zidane: He's not getting a tune out of this team. He succeeded at Madrid in certain circumstances.
Conte: Would fall out with people and decapitate Woodward.
Wenger: No.
— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) August 20, 2018