14 Jul 2026 13:48:55
I suppose Samuel Luckhurst's ridiculous article about how United's management team is a shambles because we didn't get Fernades or Anderson, and Ederson fell through, ending up with Tielemans and Santos, achieved its goal of actually getting me to click on it. Sports journalism is a an oxymoron with emphasis on the last 2 syllables.
We were never going to get Anderson. We were never going to pay £85m + £250k per week for Fernandes, and we probably made the right decision not to risk buying Ederson if he's got a meniscus issue. Meanwhile we have signed a back up goalie, clearing the way to sell Vitek for a decent profit, plus two quality midfielders, one with high potential and one with good experience, both of whom will be needed over the course of a much more intense season.
With 6 1/2 weeks to go in the window I'd say that the club has shown nothing but total professionalism. Instead of holding out all summer for Frankie de Jong, they've pivoted quickly and decisively, as all good managers need to be able to do. It'll be interesting to see who else comes in, and whether Rashford will end up with a new home, or back in the squad. We have had two managers for whom Rashford failed to perform. Could playing for Carrick see him reproduce his best form? I could see him doing well for us, especially in Europe. (I ralso have deep reservations - there are very god reasons to suggest we would be better off without him. )
14 Jul 2026 17:33:33
Luckhurst reminds me a bit of a petulant child newname wants attention because he's not front and centre
14 Jul 2026 21:33:28
He's just bitter cos he reports for the local paper/magazine, yet he knows absolutely f*** all and has no insights at the club. Whatever he says, the opposite tends to happen.