Its not really arrogance, its common sense. Can you name me any player that we have really chased that has gone to another PL club for the reasons you’ve mentioned? Only young players like Bale, Ramsey have chosen other clubs but that was only for more playing time.
Even with the turbulent last six years, we have been there and thereabouts and won trophies, and have attracted big players. United’s history, legacy and standing in the world plays a big part. Even if its not directly, its through the earning capabilities that gives us such that we can afford those players. And btw if you really think United’s legacy and history is bullshit, you should just go support City, you’ll fit in well over there.
Of course, we haven’t been the United we always expected and every one of us knows that, but finally seeing some resemblance of progress in terms of playing style, recruiting and hopefully football structure in the club. Constantly criticizing and shitting on United in favor of City who won’t last a day without the oil money, and Tottenham who has not done anything of note even in the best period for the club in years, that’s what grinds my bones and most of the others I suppose. Anyway, I don’t know if you have kids or not, but do you hope for the best and be hopeful for the kid you love or constantly criticize him/her and say the other’s kids are much better. Its the same, at least for me. This is the club I love and have loved my whole life, so its the hopefulness and optimism I see them through. Its your pejorative if you want to call it a rose-tinted glass.
