Manchester United Treble winner Andrew Cole says fans must be patient with manager Erik ten Hag.
Cole has called for the club's fans to show patience with Ten Hag as he aims to complete an overhaul that will be as comprehensive as any undertaken by a Manchester United manager.
"He needs to be given time and money to try and get the job done, but anyone who thinks this is a quick fix are kidding themselves," he told the Sunday World.
"We have to be honest and say the target next season is top four and I would never sit here and try to pretend we are not years away from competing with them.
"This new manager needs to be backed and that means giving him the duration of his contract. Give him three years, let's see what he can do and we have to accept there will be some pain along the way.
"If it's not working in a few months, changing again might not be the answer. The club have backed Erik ten Hag to do the job, so let's give him the time to see if he is the right choice.
"He will bring in his own players and it is a transitional period again, which has been a familiar story for United in recent years.
"Every time you change managers, a new guy comes in with fresh ideas and a new list of players he wants. That creates upheaval and success never comes quickly on that scenario."
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