'Everyone is focused on building towards the success that this great club expects': Ed Woodward describes Manchester United's torrid season as 'turbulent' but vows to back manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this summer Ed Woodward has branded Manchester United 's miserable season 'turbulent' The executive vice chairman has released the club's figures for the third quarter United finished sixth and missed out on securing a Champions League place Woodward vowed to give boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer funds to rebuild his squad By Mike Keegan For Mailonline Published: 12:20 BST, 16 May 2019 | Updated: 12:25 BST, 16 May 2019 Viewcomments Ed Woodward has branded Manchester United's miserable season 'turbulent' and has vowed to back manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he looks to rebuild his under-performing squad in the summer. The United executive vice chairman, who has come under fire following the club's fall from grace post-Sir Alex Ferguson, added that preparations are already underway to ensure next season sees an improvement. United finished sixth and missed out on securing a Champions League place following a shocking year, which saw Jose Moruinho sacked and ended with an embarrassing 2-0 home defeat at the hands of relegated Cardiff City on Sunday. Ed Woodward has branded Manchester United's miserable season as 'turbulent' on Thursday United finished sixth and missed out on a Champions League place following a shocking year 'After a turbulent season, everyone at Manchester United is focused on building towards the success that this great club expects and our fans deserve,' Woodward said. 'Preparations for the new season are underway and the underlying strength of our business will allow us to support the manager and his team as we look to the future.' Woodward was speaking at the release of the club's figures for the third quarter of the financial year. Despite on the field issues, United are still forecasting a turnover of between £615m and £630m this year, which would break their own record, which is also a record for a British club. Woodward will speak to investors on a conference call at 1pm. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a mammoth task in rebuilding his playing squad this summer Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility