Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson steamed into his young players after Wednesday night's humiliation at home by Coventry City.
So angry, in fact, that Phil Bardsley and Lee Martin - hauled off at half-time - were ordered to play for the reserves against Bolton last night.
It is believed that only John O'Shea, Gerard Pique and Anderson came away with any credit while a 'flabbergasted' Ferguson questioned whether his beaten side were fit to wear the famous red shirt.
Pique said: "Some people will think we've missed our chance, Looking up at the scoreboard at the final whistle and seeing 2-0 was a horrible feeling, especially when you're up against a Championship side at Old Trafford."