'Rangnick revolution!' — Manchester United fans in agreement as two scouting figures exit

Manchester United fans have welcomed the announcement that scouts Jim Lawlor and Marcel Bout are to leave the club.

Lawlor has been the chief scout at Old Trafford for 16 years but his recruitment work in recent seasons has been heavily criticised. Meanwhile, head of global scouting Bout has been questioned throughout his stay in Manchester since joining as part of Louis Van Gaal’s backroom staff in 2014.

Lawlor scouted Javier Hernandez in 2010, among others, while Bout’s biggest success is said to have been the acquisition of goalkeeper Sergio Romero. Announcing their exits from the club, a United spokesperson described Bout as “a respected figure within and outside of Manchester United.”

FULL STORY HERE: Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor and head of global scouting Marcel Bout leave

They added that Lawlor had “played a key role in the development of multiple trophy-winning teams and was an important source of guidance to Sir Alex Ferguson and each of the managers who followed him." United fans are giving their nod of approval to the exits.

Many fans, however, are seeing the news as the start of a transformation behind the scenes at their club. Some took to Twitter to share this line of thought:

@AnthonyGachoki2: "Finally some good news. Beginning of a new era, the ten Hag and Rangnick era."

@Banjo_7: "This is a start. Get the best people in for every job."

@MJ_GDIC: "Removing the dead wood."

@DeanCla65257372: "Hopefully this is all part of a massive reset for the club. The anger in the fan base is close if not higher than the super league time."

@MUFX_STEEZ: "This is another small step in the right direction, change is needed in all these important parts of the club, now the big and important decision will be to