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22 Nov 2025 19:33:08
Matheus Cunha was due to switch the Christmas lights on tonight, in Altrincham, but the council have issued a statement to the effect he will not be doing so, due to the fact he had been involved in an accident at training today.
The club are yet to make any statement, but hopefully it's not to serious an issue. Probably Mount would play on Monday if he can't make it. Don't want to start getting injuries with Afcon on the horizon.
1.) 22 Nov 2025 20:18:40
Sully is investigating, he will provide an update if he can find anything out apparently.
26 Sep 2025 15:57:27
The global talent search continues.
Cristian Orozco, a very highly rated 17 year old defensive midfielder who plays for Fortaleza, in Colombia has signed a pre contract agreement and will become a United player when he turns 18, next July. A deal similar to that of Diego Leon who signed last summer.
He recently captained his country to the final at the South American U17 Championships, but were beaten by Brazil.
This drive for worldwide talent is being led by Jason Wilcox and Head of Recruitment Christopher Vivell who discovers the talent.
Even if all these signings don't become first team regulars it is hoped that a pool of talent will be created and sold to help finance new signings.
A very solid business strategy, if successful!
1.) 27 Sep 2025 09:46:14
Over the last decade we have spent over a billion on players most of which haven't even come close to being value for money. Huge fees, huge wages and underwhelming performances.
Many of these players we have ended up stuck with after they've flopped as no other clubs are willing to match their wages.
I'm not saying we shouldn't spend big on some signings, but we need a more balanced approach.
I really like the idea of scouting the world for the best young talent at academy level and looking to bring them into the club.
The signings of Sekou Kone, Ayyden Heaven, Chido Obi, Diego Leon, and Enzo Kana-Biyik have all happened under the new ownership. If even one of them becomes a regular first team player then that represents the best investment in players our club have made in over a decade. With the club having spent only a few million in total to bring them ALL into the club. While their low wages and high potential means even the ones who ultimately don't make it, we will still be able to sell them for a profit.
We have actually seen this model used at our club before the INEOS take over. We signed young players like Hannibal, Kambwala, Alvaro Fernandez, Harry Amass, Toby Collyer, the Fletcher twins, and Garnacho from other academies both in England and abroad, with us selling Hannibal, Kambwala, Fernandez, and Garnacho all for a profit. If Amass and Collyer don't make it to the level we need, then no doubt they will also sell for far more than we paid to bring them in.
With the tighter financial regulations in football this has to be seen as a sensible way to run the club both from a financial perspective and a footballing one.
It allows us to bring in some of the best young talents from around the world, players who maybe initially flit between the under 21's and the first team while they settle, they may even go out on a loan or two (look at the new role for Jonny Evans), or provide squad depth for the first team. Quality depth, who aren't being paid a fortune, and who are happier to be a rotation option.
If they take their chances then they become first team regulars, if not then after a 2-3 years we sell them at a profit and reinvest that money into the first team squad.
If every year we spend 3-5m on a handful of young academy players, but we sell 3-5 ex-academy players for 20-50m then we are making huge profits. Occasionally we will get a first team regular out of it, or maybe a player like Garnacho who has talent but isn't the right fit for us who we can sell for a huge fee on their own.
Over the past decade our best value for money transfers haven't been brought into the club through the front door with the big fanfare, but quietly slipped in through the backdoor into the academy before flourishing into the first team.
It's not the only approach we should look to do, but definitely an important one that we can and should be exploiting far more.
2.) 27 Sep 2025 10:19:42
I was confused when INEOS were banging on about this, this was United’s transfer policy for years under Fergie.
We all remember the famous remarks he made about no value in the market and then some random 20year old would turn up from some unheard of country and not last long, or be shipped off to Antwerp. Occasionally he would get one big spend like a Berbatov, van Perise or a Cole.
It wasn’t until Fergie retired that the Glazers started throwing money at the problem, obviously not their money, and it hasn’t really created a stable side and long term success.
3.) 27 Sep 2025 18:08:53
Global search for a decent manager would be a good start….
Then get the club all teams to play same way under that managers direction.
What we got now is just bordering on insanity, if this kid is special talent, he leaves, that’s 100%.
09 Aug 2025 12:06:41
The club has officially announced the signing of Benjamin Sesko, 5 year deal with a year's option.
Obviously, an element of inexperience exists, but over the past two seasons Sesko has scored the most goals of any player under the age of 23 in Europe’s top five leagues.
Wish him all the best luck in his future with us, hope for his and our sakes it is a massively successful future.
07 Aug 2025 17:35:04
Being reported that RB Leipzig have this afternoon accepted our offer for Sesko, which is approx £73.7m.
They have also given permission for him to fly over to England such that his medical may be carried out.
Should be completed pretty quickly now, the club want to introduce him to the crowd at Saturday's friendly against Fiorentina.
Could we really get Baleba as well? Think if someone said a few day's back we would be going for him I would of suggested an urgent appointment with their doctor.
Please, please make it happen.
1.) 07 Aug 2025 18:58:08
Considering how long Mbeumo took, this has been surprisingly fast, and now we are talking to Brighton about Baleba. Seems we have some urgency to get all the signings in before the beginning of the season, then spend the rest of the transfer window on sales maybe. Refreshing anyway.
2.) 07 Aug 2025 22:22:36
Newcastle made us act fast here.
3.) 08 Aug 2025 06:55:01
Are we waiting for the Barcoders to make an offer before we move? ?.
4.) 08 Aug 2025 09:04:29
My boredom was brief.
17 Jul 2025 14:53:58
According to David Ornstein we have today made a new bid for Mbuemo.
Apparently it is £65m fixed with £5m in extras. If true and they decline we must walk away. If accepted he is on the plane tomorrow.
Reckon today this whole saga ends.
1.) 17 Jul 2025 15:09:56
Fingers crossed. Wonder if Newcastle interest in Wissa has forced an offer although sure it was coming.
2.) 17 Jul 2025 15:26:05
I imagine there is some give from Brentford on payment terms that help us out.
We want to improve on negotiations and behind the scenes things will be but unfortunately clubs know our situation and PL clubs are not necessarily desperate for sales.
Hopefully we will see a few more through the door next couple of weeks.
3.) 17 Jul 2025 15:42:57
Frustrating for fans but if he’s on the plane for the USA tour then it’s job done and onto next couple of transfers hopefully. A quick double would be nice with Mbuemo and maybe the Lyon CM we’ve been linked with recently.
4.) 17 Jul 2025 15:46:57
Would not be completely surprised if it gave a little 'nudge' spenno, but if it brings resolution I am all for it.
We are not going to sign 5 or 6 new players but another 2 of good quality can make a big difference.
Don't subscribe to the linear theory that all players will just continue in the same way they were playing last season, some are much better than they performed, and some of the younger ones have got more experience, add in some decent newcomers and there is good reason to look forward to the new season.
I can't wait!
5.) 17 Jul 2025 16:44:13
Sancho agreement was the trigger.
6.) 17 Jul 2025 16:44:33
Good player, but the whole negotiation reminds me of Maguire and Leicester. At least this time we didn’t wait all summer.
But £70M for a guy with a year left is definitely us being BrENT Over.
I’m also thinking that might be us at the top of the field.
7.) 17 Jul 2025 16:57:26
Utd Road, I know you want to create this narrative but Brentford had the option to extend by a year which gave them leverage. Until we know they exact break down of the fee and payment structure £70M in today’s figures for a player who was involved in 30 G/ A last season is probably fair.
8.) 17 Jul 2025 17:34:33
Don't forget that Brentford have the option of the 1 year extension. Technically, he has 2 years left.
9.) 17 Jul 2025 17:37:45
£70m for one of the best signings we could have made. I think he’s undervalued!
10.) 17 Jul 2025 18:00:34
Hopefully this deal gets done now.
As for Newcastle's interest in Wissa, personally given the lack of options available he should be a player that we should be considering now. Only has a year left on his deal, valued between 30-40m, scored 19 goals last season and links very well with Mbeumo.
11.) 17 Jul 2025 18:10:30
He would be a great option at a fair price, and of course has a telepathic understanding with Mbeumo. But of course they're not going to give us both on a platter.
12.) 17 Jul 2025 18:42:25
I genuinely believe if Salah hadn’t have signed his extension, Liverpool would be looking at Mbuemo as his replacement.
Only problem if we can get him signed is that we will need Cameroon to not qualify for the ACON so we don’t lose him, but we need Cameroon to qualify so Onana pops off for a few weeks ?.
13.) 17 Jul 2025 22:27:01
Wissa, Vlahaovic, Watkins. All good options for No9. Oh and did I mention Rashford ?.
14.) 17 Jul 2025 23:42:46
Ports a factual narrative that you don’t like as it doesn’t fit your narrative.
We are paying exactly what Brentford asked for 3-4 weeks ago, the same value as Spurs allegedly offered.
BM is a good player but to suggest our negotiating and commercial expertise has improved is false.
I know little of BMs contract but had previously understood in general the player had to agree to any extension.
Man City, Liverpool or Chelsea would have secured a better price or paid the price when asked.
15.) 18 Jul 2025 00:40:19
Utd Road we have gotten a really good player at a fair price. Given our position that we could add Cunha and Mbeumo is great work. Our negotiating team clearly did an excellent job convincing those players that we're the best place for them.
Your assertion about those other teams is completely unprovable. Liverpool are paying 120M for Wirtz, Chelsea could pay over 80M for Mudryk and City paid 100M for Grealish.
We have two players good enough to play for any side in the league at fair value, and at reported contracts of c.150k/ w that are also fair value. If you don't see improvement then you stay in your bubble of negativity.
16.) 18 Jul 2025 05:50:12
Don, Cunha or Mbuemo would not get in regularly any of the potential top 4, whilst both very good players they are not great players, let’s not kid ourselves and take off the tints.
You moan about people being negative, but be realistic, what we seen in recent years to be optimistic about.
Even RA who I like a lot and want him badly to succeed, he not showed anything in past 6 months that actually transforms to us doing exceptionally well this coming season, if we are being realistic.
We need hell of a lot more yet, because even if we score more goals we certainly will let a lot more in.
17.) 18 Jul 2025 07:18:06
It’s not factual Utd Road, it’s an opinion.
18.) 18 Jul 2025 08:54:25
Just amazed at the responses treating this as a done deal.
19.) 18 Jul 2025 09:24:48
German, our metrics beyond goals were trending in the right direction last year. We simply didn't take our chances. Defensively, other than the GK, we have good players. I think there is far too much negativity about the standard of the squad. My viewpoint is that last year we'd half a CL level side playing with half a championship level side. And our attack was certainly the main issue.
20.) 18 Jul 2025 12:48:00
It is AM2.
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30 Nov 2025 20:59:09
If Adam Wharton was auditioning for a potential transfer, his first half performance would certainly have done a lot of good. He was excellent, his passing was incisive, accurate and effective. Not as effective in the second half but that was probably down to us taking control of the game.
Have to say I thought Luke Shaw was excellent defensively, his best game for some time. Good to see Licha back as well, the issue will be what level of performance he will be able to achieve going forward. Hopefully, for all concerned, we get the old player back.
1.) 30 Nov 2025 22:36:44
We have played Brighton, Forest and now Palace within weeks of one another and been linked to a CM from each team.
Based upon the 3 games, the order of preference currently has to be Anderson, Wharton and then Baleba, perhaps 2 of those are destined for our team, there will be a lot of interest.
I feel Anderson and Wharton are compatible together and that would be a significant step forward by the club, however I still maintain that WB will be an area we need to focus on in equal measures, either this window, the summer, or both.
I would not be against a WB and a CM in both windows.
2.) 01 Dec 2025 10:11:59
Anderson right footed, covers the ground extremely well, drives forward with the ball, passes forward, incredible work rate without the balk.
Wharton left footed, covers the ground, more of a deep lying playmaker, great work rate. Defensively robust.
Two proven Premier league midfielders, both cover tremendous amounts of ground with extremely complementary attributes.
If we were to get both of these lads it would be ground breaking in terms of the improvement to the team. The back line and wide channels would get way more cover and we would stop conceding due to midfield runners. They would give way more control when on the ball meaning we could be less direct in our build up. it would get the 10's in the game a lot more in a more productive way.
Anderson is an absolute no brainer for me. Wharton is quality but may need cover as he did pick up injuries last year, this could just be a blip though as he's only missed two games this season and played 42 in he 23/24 season.
3.) 01 Dec 2025 15:48:18
We'd have bruno as cover!
4.) 01 Dec 2025 21:15:33
I think Bruno leaves to buy two players of that price.
5.) 02 Dec 2025 00:35:03
Bruno can move to his more suited position again. or Saudi.
6.) 02 Dec 2025 10:29:43
I agree Rewz, i think we need a reset and i would get some money in for Bruno whilst we can. He's been a great player for us over the years but he's going to be 32 next year. I said in my previous posts that Amorim is currently putting square pegs in round holes. Bruno isn;t a central midfielder and if Amorim is going to pesist with this formation i would rather have a front three of Cunha, Sesko and Mbuemo with two natural central midfielders like Wharton and Anderson.
It gives the team much more balance and security especially in the central midfield area where we have been lacking massively over the years.
7.) 02 Dec 2025 14:56:01
I hope i am wrong but I think Wharton and Anderson are being overhyped at the moment.
8.) 02 Dec 2025 16:06:28
Anderson has been exceptional since the start of last season and has been quality for the national team. He offers a lot in and out of possession. Statistically he's one of the best players in the top 5 leagues in Europe at the moment but more importantly the eye test shows he's got a top top work rate. He's a play i'd love to see in the red of Man Utd.
Wharton is a very different type of player BUT one that would compliment the skillset of Anderson. He's more your scanning 6 with the regista style of passing.
The most important thing for me is would would be able to build in midfield much more and have more dominance on the ball, also with their passing range we could still be direct when required., we would do less stupid shots from outside the box from midfield too which is one of the things that annoys me the most. There's a great pass o for a high probability chance but we always take the hollywood shot like idiots.
I'm not really fussed if its Anderson and Wharton, we just need to completely overhaul this midfield.
29 Nov 2025 17:46:35
Oh what joy! The U18s were playing in the league today, away at Liverpool.
We won the game 0-7, JJ Gabriel scored a terrific hat trick, this guy only turned 15 a couple of week's back and already look's too good for the U18s.
Let's hope for three thing's.
1. He stay's with us .
2. He avoids injury.
3. He continues developing as he is doing.
I know it has been said of many other's and there is a long way to go, but he truly could be very, very special.
1.) 29 Nov 2025 17:25:08
He's the main man in my current FM save! ?.
2.) 29 Nov 2025 17:37:25
Could be a load of BS. But I think I saw somewhere that other clubs are after him.
3.) 29 Nov 2025 19:17:50
Other clubs Fallguy! Real Madrid and Barcelona are trying all sorts behind the scenes to get him to sign, every single major club in Europe has expressed a desire to sign him.
I can only assume you do not have any interest in, or knowledge of the academy as he is most certainly not worthy of being described as BS.
4.) 29 Nov 2025 19:26:05
Fallguy
Yes all the top teams. There was even a story about Arsenal being keen to get him, to punish Utd for taking Obi and Heaven.
5.) 29 Nov 2025 21:31:01
Anyone who may be interested in seeing the 7 goals we scored against Liverpool can go on to the club's website, there's a 5 minute highlights reel. It's worth seeing.
6.) 30 Nov 2025 03:47:07
Sounds like Real Madrid are favourites to sign him too, which would be another sad day for United if it happens, hopefully not, but would not be surprised, Arsenal even play a 15 year old occasionally to give him so incentives, we don’t even play kids who he puts on the bench when drastically needed to try something different… if RA stays the kid might just go, RA likes a Robot.
7.) 30 Nov 2025 08:48:41
Been watching the youth teams a bit on YouTube recently but still limited exposure. The number of selfish players is frightening. Every forward will try to beat as many defenders as possible before shooting. No one seems to look up to play a ball to a teammate or for a better opportunity once the get to the 18 yard box.
It’s an awful trait in the first squad that needs sorting. Obviously only watched a handful of highlights, but it was obvious and a bit worrying. Is this thing or just coincidence?
8.) 30 Nov 2025 14:38:49
JSU/German/Romanian or whatever you are hiding behind today, it has to be said your ability to talk utter twaddle never ceases to amaze, (aMAZE-get it! )
Arsenal play Dowman because he is a very, very talented youngster, not to give him incentives as you suggest. Furthermore he is almost a year older than Gabriel and consequently a bit further ahead in his development.
Part of the reasons both Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi left Arsenal to join us was because of the fact Arsenal give nowhere near the opportunities to youngsters that we do, look at the stats.
Very often academy youngsters are named as substitutes to give them experience of first team involvement, with little intention of game time, unless maybe a large lead is held or suchlike.
As for opportunities for JJ, I have no doubt whatsoever, he will get opportunities under R. A. but don't forget he has only just turned 15 a few weeks ago so physicality will remain an issue in the short term.
Finally, I have no idea why this issue concerns you as surely it only matter's to Utd supporters, something you assuredly can lay no claim to be.
9.) 30 Nov 2025 21:17:48
I’m pretty sure Dowman can play epl games as he is 15 but was turning 16 during this calendar year, so JJ would only be able to play epl matches from next season, well I believe it’s something like that.
10.) 30 Nov 2025 22:40:26
Maze, you don't like RA, we get it.
11.) 30 Nov 2025 23:23:30
Yes, EWAM, there is a minimum age rule which states that to play in the Premier League this season you have to have turned 15 by August 2025, which Dowman had but JJ did not reach that age until October so he will not play in the Premier League this season.
Although JJ could play in the FA Cup in January as the rule does not apply in that competition.
However he is physically nowhere near ready yet for first team action.
25 Nov 2025 16:12:52
Damn, sent to early.
As I was saying, unbelievably, 20 years have passed since Georgie left us. How we could of done with him last night! He would of been ghosting past player's as if they weren't there.
Have mentioned before that I met him in the mid eighties and got quite friendly for a while. One thing I remember him saying on more than one occasion was that he wanted to see entertainment and skilled individuality. Sadly he would not of enjoyed last night very much.
Anyway, hope you are having some good kickarounds wherever you are! Quite a few opponents of your time are now with you.
R. I. P. Georgie, they certainly broke the mould after you.
1.) 25 Nov 2025 21:28:19
My wee country’s greatest export and a true giant of the game. Doesn’t get as much recognition as pele, Maradona etc maybe because playing for Northern Ireland didn’t get him the international accolades. Those that know football though, they know Georgie was a great…and for northern Irish folk like me he was ‘simply the best’.
2.) 25 Nov 2025 23:39:55
He was better than Pele and Maradona. Pele played predominantly in and around the box. George played all over midfield and attack and the Northern Ireland teams he played with were poor as often were the pitches he played on.
3.) 25 Nov 2025 23:50:47
He was a genius, end of.
Think he never had the recognition, as you mention Tim, because of the lack of International exposure, also the fact he finished at the age of 27, although he made comebacks he was never the same again.
Must not forget his lifestyle choices as well, he was pretty much on the front pages of the newspapers constantly, the press made his life very difficult, but he did not help himself with his ''fondness'' for women and booze. Mind you he made it clear to me more than once that he did not regret the choices he made. Back then players did not have the teams of advisors and protectors taking care of them and sheltering them from themselves so it was pretty much negativity towards him most of the time.
All of that being said, watching him play, when he was on his game, was a pure joy.
25 Nov 2025 15:44:45
To somewhat change the conversation of the day.
Today is the 20th anniversary of the passing of the truly great and legend that was George Best, can't believe.
23 Nov 2025 14:21:18
Big clubs spend huge amounts of money for a player to come in and create records and achieve things other's can not.
Case in point being Alexander Isak, £125m for a world class striker, he was going to propel Liverpool to dizzying new heights. Well, in fairness he may well go on to score plenty, but he has already managed to equal a 119 year old record!
Seemingly he is the first person since the inimitable Percy Saul in 1906 to lose their first 4 league games, for Liverpool, where they have been a starter.
You can but congratulate such an achievement and wish him luck in continuing the run!
1.) 23 Nov 2025 16:00:50
He has had no pre season then got injured and looks well off the pace.
I think he has to try and play him into match fitness and put up with it until he is back up to 100%.
He looks like a really good player to me but I think issak is the least if their worries.
Ekitike imo has done well and looks better so far than any of goykeres sesko issak delap etc of the big club signings.
2.) 24 Nov 2025 12:49:43
Shout out to Woltemade too. Not comparable to an in-form Isak, but right here, right now, Newcastle must be laughing!
3.) 24 Nov 2025 13:45:23
Isaak is a quality player, there's no doubt about that, top scorer last season, probably in top 3 players of the season so understandable why Liverpool chased him.
The question mark over him, IMO would be his character which we only got to see during the summer transfer window and the whole handling of it by himself and his team. Now whether he was poorly advised or he threw his toys out the pram, his behaviour was not what you'd want from a top professional, he was contracted until 2028 with Newcastle so should have got his head down and worked hard preparing for a season with Newcastle but hoping for his transfer to Liverpool.
That's my only criticism of him and what would have raised a few concerns for me. What happens if he gets into form and Real Madrid coming knocking? Do you want that character around the club? Guhei was the model pro of how to behave but sadly I feel more players would act like Isaac than Guhei.
The longer Isaac's poor form goes on, the harder and more pressure on him will increase and the only way out of this is him getting his head down and working hard. Sadly for him, this would be a lot easier if Liverpool were playing well. But he is a quality player and I think he will score loads for Liverpool when he gets going, unfortunately.
4.) 24 Nov 2025 16:47:27
Guhei is the only player this summer that didn't get what he wanted or deserved. All those who put pressure on their clubs got their movement which is not as it should be.
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24 Nov 2025 15:53:54
Been quite a bit of talk that RA has been impressed by his performances this season and that he was close to a call up.
Think he may well get an opportunity come Afcon time, he play's right side so could get a chance to see if he can step up and maybe getting him in the first team squad now is a precursor to this.
Seen him a few times this season and he has looked pretty impressive, would really like to see him show what he can do. Would not be surprised to see Jack Fletcher also get a call up, his performances have been good as well.
12 Nov 2025 14:14:45
What utter nonsense.
06 Nov 2025 16:34:03
This is not a surprise to me, have been saying to friends for some time I thought Barcelona would try this on.
They know how keen we are to move Marcus on, especially considering his huge wages. They feel if they apply pressure we will concede to them and reduce his fee, this was agreed at 30m euros (quite low if he is performing reasonably well, let's face it they will only try and buy him if he is performing to a good standard, so it would be a good deal for them)
As you say Brad they have player's to move on, so someone like Araujo, who when fit and healthy I think is a fantastic centre back could be an ideal potential trade.
I have no doubt they will find the money to facilitate any purchases they really want to make. I just don't want them trying it on with us. Also there is no penalty fee for them to pay, like Sancho with Chelsea. They also did not pay any loan fee to us, so overall, if he is playing well, they have a pretty decent deal overall.
26 Sep 2025 15:01:38
Couple of days ago it was reported that FdJ has agreed a new contract with Barce until 2029 on reduced wages.
Given his known desire to stay at Camp Nou, on a scale of nought to a thousand on the credibility scale I would struggle to give this rumour a score of more than 2.
07 Aug 2025 19:46:34
Quite simple in their eyes, they are selling Jackson and buying Garnacho, everyone thinks what they sell is worth more than it really is and what they buy worth less than is being asked.
Ultimately you can ask what you want for anything, doesn't mean you will get it.
The only true arbiter of value is the marketplace, let's see what happens.
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04 Dec 2025 19:15:11
Well, well, just seen the team for tonight. Ayden Heaven playing central CB. Promoted from academy, he is not long turned 19. He has, of course, had some injury problems which has kept him away from the first team.
04 Dec 2025 19:04:22
You need to remember Fallguy, many of the likely candidates for the first team are in the U21s and the most likely player's are out on loan to gain experience.
There is a significant number in that position, also it is a case of the right player's for the right available position's. Furthermore, when the team was struggling it is not the best time to risk a youngster possibly being unfairly criticised by some of our ''fans''.
Having said that I think there is a strong possibility that come AFCON Shea Lacey will be given an opportunity on the right hand side, to cover for Mbeumo and Amad. I hope he does get the chance as he has been performing well for the U18s.
30 Nov 2025 23:23:30
Yes, EWAM, there is a minimum age rule which states that to play in the Premier League this season you have to have turned 15 by August 2025, which Dowman had but JJ did not reach that age until October so he will not play in the Premier League this season.
Although JJ could play in the FA Cup in January as the rule does not apply in that competition.
However he is physically nowhere near ready yet for first team action.
30 Nov 2025 14:38:49
JSU/German/Romanian or whatever you are hiding behind today, it has to be said your ability to talk utter twaddle never ceases to amaze, (aMAZE-get it! )
Arsenal play Dowman because he is a very, very talented youngster, not to give him incentives as you suggest. Furthermore he is almost a year older than Gabriel and consequently a bit further ahead in his development.
Part of the reasons both Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi left Arsenal to join us was because of the fact Arsenal give nowhere near the opportunities to youngsters that we do, look at the stats.
Very often academy youngsters are named as substitutes to give them experience of first team involvement, with little intention of game time, unless maybe a large lead is held or suchlike.
As for opportunities for JJ, I have no doubt whatsoever, he will get opportunities under R. A. but don't forget he has only just turned 15 a few weeks ago so physicality will remain an issue in the short term.
Finally, I have no idea why this issue concerns you as surely it only matter's to Utd supporters, something you assuredly can lay no claim to be.
29 Nov 2025 21:31:01
Anyone who may be interested in seeing the 7 goals we scored against Liverpool can go on to the club's website, there's a 5 minute highlights reel. It's worth seeing.