Ralf Rangnick is a vastly experienced and widely respected man, whose reputation has been hard earned.
To hear the way Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel speak about his influence on them demonstrates his capabilities.
It would be naive of Manchester United fans to think everything will suddenly click, given the difficulties of recent weeks, but there is now an experienced hand on the wheel to stabilise the club — albeit a man who has not managed in the Premier League before.
I’ve watched events unfold at Old Trafford over the last few weeks with an increasing sense of bewilderment.