I always liked Scott McTominay, and I was against his sale from the start. United should never have sold him. People made the argument that he was average, not technically gifted, or never got the balance right with tactical discipline. There is probably some truth in these opinions, but my God he could get you … Read more
I write this as Manchester United prepare to welcome Athletic Bilbao to Old Trafford for the second leg of the semi-final of the Europa League. We have one leg in the final already, and nothing short of a complete disaster will stop us from getting there – probably to face Tottenham unless they completely stack … Read more
It isn’t exactly outrageous to suggest that things haven’t been going well at Old Trafford for some time now. A big part of the reason for that is the fact that the club’s hierarchy keeps giving managers money to spend on players but then sacking the manager before the players get a chance to work … Read more
Things haven’t felt particularly great at Manchester United for some time, largely on account of the fact that the club has been grossly underperforming on the pitch for years. There was a hope that the arrival of Ruben Amorim might change that and that might still prove to be the case, but if it is … Read more
Goals win football matches. It might seem like a simplistic thing to say, but it’s also true. For Manchester United, the fact that the club’s top scorer is ostensibly a midfielder in Bruno Fernandes, who also has the most assists, has to be seen as something of a problem. The likes of Rasmus Højlund and … Read more
Whilst Old Trafford might not be the jewel in the crown of British sport that it once was, it is still home to one of the most famous football clubs in the world and the second-most successful English side of all time. As a result, countless people are more than keen to get along to … Read more
There is a strong argument that goalkeeper is the most difficult position on the pitch to fill. Manchester United have been blessed with some top-class goalkeepers over the years, from Peter Schmeichel through to David de Gea, with many more in between. It has been difficult for supporters to watch on as Liverpool have boasted … Read more
Mention the term ‘Red Devils’ to any football fan worth his salt, and they will know exactly what you are talking about. Indeed, an image of the famous Manchester United crest will probably come into their head (red and yellow with one devil central, holding a pitchfork). However, there is somewhat of an intriguing history … Read more
Things have not been great on the pitch this season at Manchester United, with the Red Devils in the bottom half of the Premier League table. They look unlikely to qualify for any European competition through their league position. Minority shareholder Jim Ratcliffe recently discussed United’s precarious financial position. This doesn’t paint a pretty picture … Read more
When Manchester United splashed out a reported fee of just under £50m on Uruguayan midfielder Manual Ugarte in the summer of 2024, most fans would have expected big things from the former PSG star. However, like so many of United’s big-money signings in recent years, Ugarte has been slightly underwhelming. Manuel Ugarte was a highly-rated … Read more