Belated comment but just caught up properly on the Brayford & Woolford interviews, and also watched the Dean Hammond one too a while back.
Just wanted to say
YorkBlade that these are great interviews. I like that you're speaking with players who weren't necessarily part of successful United teams. As enjoyable as it is to hear from players who have shared in great games and times with us, it's fascinating to get the 'other side' of the story so to speak from those who had a tough time at the Lane. Can tell you've got broadcasting experience, you're a really good interviewer.
One thing that stands out for me is that both in the case of DH and MW, there was a genuine desire to do well in their interviews. Now of course, I don't know that for sure, I'm not in their heads to verify but I found them both pretty convincing/genuine. Reason I bring that up is the almost default reactions of football fans (not just United) to blame a bad spell of form or terrible season on a lack of caring or effort. I reckon that's actually the exception rather than the rule (players really not caring). Professional football is extremely competitive and ever evolving and having a bad season doesn't automatically mean that the team on the pitch didn't care or didn't try. I think our squad from last season is a case in point. Very bad season, probably several factors at play, but I don't believe the players we have here are shirkers or lazy. In the case of those that have been here a while in particular, I think we've seen more than enough to show how good a set of professionals they are. They deserve a shot next season to compete for their place and come back strong.
Here's hoping next season is the fresh start a few of them need to get going again.