Manchester United have come a long way in the few months Erik ten Hag has been in charge, both on the pitch and now it seems off it as well.
It's easy to forget now after such an enjoyable season in which United have ended their long trophy drought, could still win two more tournaments, have played some thrilling football and established themselves as a competitive force once again that the early summer optimism threatened to derail completely.
Excitement was high following the early hiring of a young and talented coach in Ten Hag before last season had even ended but the transfer window did not get off to as hot a start.
Despite massive changes needed, United didn't sign their first player until July and even then it was a backup left-back in Tyrell Malacia.