Manchester United are the butt of the jokes as traffic problems delay kick-off against Spurs

In recent months, people haven’t been short of things to take the p*ss out of Manchester United for.

Disappointing results, bizarre sponsorship deals, the many excuses of Louis van Gaal… the anti-United brigade have been spoiled for choice.

On Sunday, United were once again the subject of great amusement when it emerged that their bus had been caught up in London traffic – delaying kick-off first by fifteen minutes and then half an hour.

Predictably, Twitter was merciless.

Manchester United can't even beat traffic 😩

— The Away Fans (@theawayfans) April 10, 2016

https://twitter.com/HearYanitedSing/status/719176861935386624

Some suggested there were similarities between the driver’s route to the ground and the style of football played by United at times this season.

Kick off delayed.
United coach stuck in traffic. Probably going sideways sideways and backwards

— Liam Whelan (@liam11) April 10, 2016

Louis van Gaal says Man United's journey to White Hart Lane is a process and fans should not expect immediate results.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) April 10, 2016

Others suggested it was a sign that Jose Mourinho was definitely on his way. 

https://twitter.com/GarethBale22/status/719167079002279939

There were some that saw similarities between the delayed bus and one of United’s recent midfield pairings

https://twitter.com/nevilletime/status/719175263540637701

And for others, it was the perfect comparison to another underwhelming season

Manchester United stuck in traffic. I thought they were talking about their season 🙂 #TOTMUN

— RK (@RK_sports) April 10, 2016

Thankfully, the bus arrived – meaning kick off would take place at 4.30pm. For some, this was still too soon.

Any chance of the #MUFC game being delayed until like August?

— Nicky Clarke (@nicky_clarke) April 10, 2016