Two relegations, even if two immediate promotions followed, tells the tale of what has been a grim existence as a fan of Mike Ashley’s United.
There have been moments in that time, but nothing more than glimmers. Players have come and gone – some good, a few too many not so good. Our writers Miles Starforth & Liam Kennedy rank the BEST 25 to play in black and white between 2010 and 2020.
25. Demba Ba
Things didn't look good for Ba in the opening weeks at United as knee injury rumours circled and poor performances followed but the Senegal striker soon turned things around in the Autumn of 2011. Helped guide United to the fringes of the Champions League under Alan Pardew that season, linking up with Hatem Ben Arfa and Yohan Cabaye expertly. Was never quite the same when countryman Papiss Cisse arrived, though. Goal against Manchester United, over the shoulder, one of his highlights in a 29-goal, 18-month stay at SJP. Photo: GLYN KIRK