Glory, Glory Man United

The Moyes troll is an all too familiar image popping up online nowadays mocking the manager through puns and quirky statements. However, a renewed momentum is currently building at Manchester United and those mocking pics might soon start to lag. Right now, the Red Devils are on a four game winning streak during the hectic Christmas to New Year schedule in the Premier League. Obviously, United haven't had the best of starts with their new manager, but this renewed sense of hope buzzing around Old Trafford might just lead the team back into contention. Just last week, United started to look like their old selves with a come back from 2-0 down to beat Hull City 3-2. All the trolling football fans need to remember that no matter what their views are of United, the men from Sir Matt Busby Way have in their war chest a traditional strong spirit that very few teams possess. Just looking at the numbers, we've reached the halfway point in the season with United eight points shy of retaining the title. With such a manageable margin of points, a confident mentality at the club is resurfacing because so far no other team in the Prem has really been able to run away from the pack. As long as teams like Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea drop points every so often there's still a light at the end for United. Jose Mourinho's quote from the Daily Mail summed up the reality of the situation best. “If it is another club I’ll tell you impossible. But with Manchester United I don’t say that because of the potential of the club, the culture, what it represents.” Stepping back from the mental aspect of everything United the major hurdle that remains is the physical product on the field (I should say bench). The youngsters emerging at the club right now are nothing compared to the Class of '92, when Becks, Giggs, Scholes, Nicky Butt and the Neville brothers lit up the field with their renowned English talent. However, United can still look forward to strengthening their side with the transfer window approaching. I'm not saying United will get a deal like Mesut Ozil going to Arsenal, but if they can bring in someone to play deep in the Mid unlike the uncharacteristically out of place Fellaini then that could only add to the team's winning mentality. Most of all though, apart from Moyes, the players and the culture of the club; there still remains the great one. Sir Alex is still a sporting director and ambassador at United, so it's highly likely that the Scot can drop into the dressing room for an inspirational round up with the players at any necessary point in the season. When Ferguson stepped down as manager he did the most generous thing for the future of the club. By doing this he was able to create a smoother transition for the new man in charge while still making sure to advise and mold him. Football fans must remember that when Ferguson came to United in '86 he didn't have the easiest of starts with United finishing 11th in the table with only an FA Cup title in '90 helping him keep his managerial position. On top of all this, United are still challenging in all possible tournaments with a beatable foe like Olympiacos in the Champions League round of sixteen while Swansea look like a weakened side this season in the FA Cup. Also fans should note that the entirely new backroom staff at United is just starting to adjust. Ferguson admitted once before that a harmonious back room staff was key to his success at the club. With all this in mind, I'm not saying Man United will be champions this season, but they definitely shouldn't be counted out because everything is still possible. If Moyes can continue to unravel United's fighting spirit then the Red Army just might sing Glory, Glory Man United come the end of the season.