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16 Mar 2025 15:28:08
It seems very likely Onana will be out injured tonight, he's having very late fitness test.
Altay Bayindir is also out, with no return date known.
Tom Heaton also out of action.
If Onana fails test then down to an Academy player, Dermot Mee probably favourite. Other option is Elyh Harrison, seen him quite a few times and always been impressed, only just 19 though.
We'll find out all in a few hours.
1.) 16 Mar 2025 16:04:00
From what I’m seeing it’s looking like Mee if Onana doesn’t make it. I’ve not really seen much of the youth keepers, but many are saying Harrison is the better keeper.
2.) 16 Mar 2025 16:28:12
Think I would agree Fallguy, think Harrison is better but can see Mee getting the gig as he is a bit more experienced. Hopefully, whoever is picked will not be over extended but must not dismiss Leicester too readily as strange thing's can happen.
Do however expect a pretty convincing win.
3.) 16 Mar 2025 18:32:16
Never mind. Onana starts.
Was kind of looking forward to seeing one of the youngsters in goal though.
4.) 17 Mar 2025 18:57:40
What’s wrong with Bayindir and when is he back?
5.) 18 Mar 2025 15:39:50
Eric, the issue with Bayindir is unknown and also his return date is unknown, a bit strange really.
25 Feb 2025 17:41:14
Christopher Vivell has been appointed permanent Director of Recruitment and has signed a multi-year deal, (on a reduced wage apparently) . He joined last summer on a short term contract.
The 38-year-old will lead United's global recruitment operation, scouting structure, and emerging talent.
He played a part in bringing Sekou Kone to the club and he is doing very well, so more like this needed.
1.) 25 Feb 2025 18:30:39
What's is salary? Are we sure he is not being overpaid? Do we really need him? Could someone else not take on his role ensuring that we are not needlessly overspending as we have some many cutbacks to make.
And what would we have to pay him if we needed to terminate his contract? All things to consider considering SJRs track record.
2.) 25 Feb 2025 19:09:28
He'll chip in in the canteen too, don't worry.
3.) 25 Feb 2025 21:58:26
I think the aim is to hire a recruitment special-ist who has links and connections to help identify and bring talent to the squad rather than have an additional 60 scouts paid to be working around the world.
4.) 26 Feb 2025 06:05:43
Biggest thing in is favour is he brings a packed lunch everyday apparently, doesn't need a desk and chair quite happy to work from his own laptop from local Starbucks. Obviously Sir Skint said he s the very man we need.
5.) 26 Feb 2025 07:33:15
Positive news and a footballing man being hired with a decent track record.
The club is clearly going down the route of bringing in young potential stars rather than big money wasted those wanting a pay cheque. It’s what we all wanted wasn’t it?
6.) 26 Feb 2025 09:15:02
It is Eric and I’m happy about that. Hopefully we can remove a lot of the current squad so they don’t bring down the new players with their poor attitudes and methods. Just watch the outrage though if we sign 3-4 young players who the online mafia have never heard off, they will go nuts.
7.) 26 Feb 2025 12:45:13
Tim
In a nutshell, that's the problem with too many United fans - we were spoilt so much by the Fergie era that, for so many, buying lesser-known names is something of a trigger.
There were many discontented murmurings about Dorgu, but he's arrived and made his presence known through his performances - actually matching his talent with effort - that's a much more common theme amongst the lesser-known.
Yet, you watch, when he has a bad game, which will happen, out will come the nodules of foolishness bleating on about how we should have gone for Mendes, should have gone for Davies, should have gone for Theo. These people need to finally peel their desperate fingertips away from the backs of chairs surrounding the top table.
For those on here who do really struggle to understand the point -
WE ARE NOT AT THE TOP TABLE AND HAVEN'T BEEN FOR QUITE SOME TIME, STOP EMBARRASSING YOURSELVES!
As for the redundancies, it's a horrible course of action because the human factor of such decision-making has to, ultimately, be succeeded by operational needs. Not for a second though do I think that SJR will be anywhere near the rooms hosting these conversations because the human factor is simply not a legit concern for him.
My view is rather a simple one. Restructuring a business to survive a financial maelstrom will always demand the loss of operational Jetsam. The club is in massive debt that needs to be addressed. It is unfortunate that the Glasers have taken the p*** to such an extent, but it is what it is. Beyond the debt, the facilities are a joke now and the ticks that were present in the boxes have long since faded. We need fresh ink, but we must declutter the office to find it.
I know people want the executive employees to be dealt with in similar fashion, but let's be real - a modern workforce for any sized business requires a strategy for progress and, when wading through the wash, excess weight needs to be shed sensibly.
I don't like the redundancies, but I don't know the full picture of this restructuring process so I don't know where exactly we are on the scale. Therefore, I concede that a businessperson with greater in-depth knowledge of the needs and the must will have identified the need for this course of action.
It's crap, it's terrible, it's all the things people are saying, but maybe, just maybe, it's a necessary measure.
8.) 26 Feb 2025 15:56:39
Questions should be asked to the glazers, where is all the money they got from selling there shares, why haven’t they reinvested it into the club
Instead ineos are getting the brunt of it. some is probably right no one likes to see people lose there jobs espically when we have the likes of rashford, sancho casimro still on the wages they are on
But again that’s no fault of the club for giving them the wages
The debt is a joke, should not be allowed to continue to let it build and build and just pay of interest payments they should be make to clear the debt
Imagine the uproar if they were taking dividends still.
Won’t be long till they are taking those again.
9.) 27 Feb 2025 13:39:26
SJR was stupid enough to invest for minority share that’s not down to glazers nor should it be and why would they reinvest inunited.
10.) 28 Feb 2025 01:58:27
Bolger
You said ask the Glazers where all the money is from the SJR share purchase. In their bank accounts along with every other cent they made and every other cent from before their father bought the club. They have never put one single cent into the club and are not going to now. The SJR deal brokering cost £30m so the Glazers could pocket over £1Bn, the leeches didn’t even pay that, they stuck it on the club, so the club paid for the transaction. £30m.
15 Feb 2025 16:52:34
Mainoo out injured for a few weeks, both Ugarte and Collyer major doubts for tomorrow. Jack Moorhouse travelling to London.
Not good news as you know Spurs will be right up for the game.
We will need to show strength of character and resilience to get anything from the game, attitude will be vital.
1.) 15 Feb 2025 17:30:15
Moorhouse looks a player. Maybe the next one to step up and if he debut's and debut's like Mainoo then nothing to worry about.
2.) 15 Feb 2025 17:35:45
Adan out for season too now. seriously wtf have they been doing? If this is because of that training straight after a match. I'm utterly staggered at the hopeless mess this club is.
03 Feb 2025 20:10:41
It seems Licha has ruptured his cruciate ligaments and is out for rest of season and beginning of next.
Poor sod, just as he was getting back to some good form.
Think we will be looking for a new LCB this summer, can see an approach for Goncalo Inacio being made. Had thought we would go for Diomande this summer, maybe try for both (unlikely, but hey it's a strange world)
1.) 03 Feb 2025 20:59:31
Got to feel for the guy. He's my favourite player in the current squad. I do wonder whether he has the physical ability to cope with the demands of the EPL while also playing his full throttle, aggressive style of play.
2.) 03 Feb 2025 23:11:43
Cue Luke Shaw to rise like a phoenix from the flames to plug the gap.
3.) 04 Feb 2025 09:39:11
Totally predictable. Had this convo with mad hate at the beginning of the season. He is batting above his weight charging around with really bad tackles. He has missed about half the league games since he came. Always going to happen. Too small for this league playing the way he plays. Pity as he is a great character.
4.) 04 Feb 2025 10:28:43
Shaw doesn’t rise like a phoenix. He rises like a lad called Keith, that knows his round is coming up, brushes the crisp crumbs off his belly and groans out from the seat to hide in the toilets.
5.) 04 Feb 2025 10:44:58
???? Danny.
6.) 04 Feb 2025 15:03:03
We need a new LCB regardless. How many teams have got in behind our RWB and stood the ball up to the far post knowing that if a player gets a run on Martinez then they're getting a decent opportunity. Doesn't help that Dalot is poor in the area too and only sees opposing runs as the go past him.
I love Martinez! Proper attitude but in the wrong league. He needs a move to Spain. Similar players like Mascherano and Cannavaro have had excellent careers there.
7.) 04 Feb 2025 19:31:02
What? Crossing the ball in and causing issues to a defence. Who’d have thought that would work?
8.) 04 Feb 2025 19:59:14
I'm referring to specifically targeting the back post from the left. It's been an issue all season. Clearly been exploited by the opposition.
9.) 05 Feb 2025 11:32:20
Sorry that wasn’t my intent. I agree and was actually saying we should try it!
10.) 05 Feb 2025 11:34:07
Hey Danny I take offence to that! Not all Keiths are the same!
11.) 05 Feb 2025 14:05:32
Keith Duffy was always my favourite in Boyzone, tbf.
12.) 05 Feb 2025 20:05:23
I suspected so after I replied ?. I think your name being in capitals made me defensive ?.
13.) 06 Feb 2025 02:19:49
Right that’s it. I AM GOING FULL KEITH FROM NOW ON!
25 Jan 2025 23:37:58
So, gratitude and appreciation to Real Betis as deal for Antony completed!
Apparently they are paying 84% of his weekly wage, we are on the hook for £32,000 a week, seems a good deal for us.
1.) 26 Jan 2025 06:18:24
Guessing there’s no loan fee involved, but happy to see that they’re paying the lion’s share of his wages. Hope it works out for him. It’s not his fault that Ten Haag thought he was anywhere near good enough for Manchester United, nor that bright spark in accounting agreed to pay £80m+ for him.
2.) 26 Jan 2025 07:31:25
So that’s one deal done in an excessively long transfer window. Just another 5-6 in and outs needed….
3.) 26 Jan 2025 09:59:58
I see another one out, two in. Take your pic!
4.) 26 Jan 2025 10:03:17
I'm happy for him.
While he certainly isn't of the standard that'd demand a fee of over £80m from a club run sensibly, he does graft.
I hope this move kick-starts a revival of fortunes for him.
5.) 26 Jan 2025 12:06:35
New lease of life for him in a good league, a decent club in a nice city. Hope he flourishes.
6.) 26 Jan 2025 16:47:09
If Antony is really being paid £200k per week and cost us £80m, by the time agents loan fees are taken into account it's estimated the loan will save us £1.5m out of his total £25m+ per year cost Better than nothing I suppose.
7.) 26 Jan 2025 16:48:49
He will flourish in a better organised stable team in a league where he doesn't have to defend as much. Wish him good luck.
8.) 27 Jan 2025 06:09:59
I hope he doesn’t try to use his right foot to kick start his career or he is screwed. Will not be much better with his crappy left foot either. Good riddance!
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07 May 2025 19:44:34
Saturday 18th may 1985, Wembley Stadium, a good day.
We were playing Everton in FA Cup Final, they were strong favourites.
Kevin Moran became the first person in history to be sent of in FA Cup Final for barely touching Peter Reid who went down like a sack of spuds.
It went to extra time, I was standing right behind the Everton goal, just on the right hand side of it. About 10 mins into first period of ET. We attacked down their right hand side and the ball was passed to the great Norman Whiteside who from a wide right position sent a curler in towards the opposite top corner. From the position I was in I could see from the moment it left his foot the ball was going in the top corner. My arms went up and people looked at me and a second later the ball was in the net. Cue pandemonium
We won the game 1-0 and I went home very, very happy and had a few celebratory scoops that night.
Good old Norman, unbelievably he is 60 years old today. Happy birthday Norman and thanks for a fantastic memory.
1.) 07 May 2025 20:31:03
Remember that goal, was he only 17 at the time? Yip Remember when it left his foot is was always going in.
2.) 07 May 2025 21:51:45
IWOTB
I was behind the Everton goal, I remember the ball hitting Southalls bag in the side of the net. Cue pandemonium. Old Wembley all stood up. Amazing day, Happy Birthday Big Norm.
3.) 07 May 2025 22:44:03
Redcon, you been on the Drambuie shandies? It was 40 year's ago and he is 60 today!
4.) 08 May 2025 09:34:23
A Utd and NI great ?.
5.) 08 May 2025 17:39:23
Loved big norm. I think if he hadn't got injured he could have flourished under fergie. Hard as nails i can't remember who said it maybe it was fergie but it was something like if he had another yard or 2 of pace he would have been a world beater.
04 May 2025 16:11:19
Big congratulations to the women, 0-2 down to City at home but came back to draw 2-2.
This guarantees Champions League football next season and City miss out.
20 Mar 2025 23:13:24
A bit of good news is always welcome, Ayden Heaven was at Carrington today and not wearing a protective boot or using a crutch.
It seems the injury was not as serious as we thought and it is hoped he will be back shortly after the end of the international break. Really hope so for his sake.
Have to say when Sky did not show any replays of the incident I was very worried it was going to be something pretty serious.
I see Denmark beat Portugal tonight 1-0, Christian Eriksen missed a first half penalty but Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning goal in the second half. Couple of goals in a few days, hope he goes on a scoring run now.
1.) 20 Mar 2025 23:54:49
Lots of people in the twitter verse are very angry with hojlund because he did the siu when he scored…?? seriously like, how sad are these people lol.
2.) 21 Mar 2025 05:00:42
Was a bit of a k**B though doing it right in front of Ronny, ok if your knocking them in right left and centre, but to me just shows arrogance of the wrong sort and his attitude, may just be the wrong type…….
Hope he does go on a goal scoring run, but from what we seen in the past he may not have that in him.
3.) 21 Mar 2025 07:17:04
Like last year when he became the youngest player to score in 6 premier league games in a row?
4.) 21 Mar 2025 08:09:55
A proper ray of sunshine you are German. You must be a real joy to be around with all that negativity!
5.) 21 Mar 2025 09:11:18
Don’t call him negative Fizz he will start getting personal and log on with his other account to agree with himself. He’s explained Ronaldo (Ronny to his mates it seems) is his hero and he wanted to do the celebration as a mark of respect, Hojlund doesn’t come across as at all like a kn*b to me, seems like a pretty grounded young guy, whether he has the quality to lead the line for United long term who knows but I’d never question his attitude.
6.) 21 Mar 2025 10:34:01
Indeed GDS.
7.) 21 Mar 2025 11:27:13
GDS
There were a lot of rumours when Hojland arrived that he was very arrogant about his own ability. He isn’t showing the ability to match the arrogance.
As to goal celebrations, couldn’t care less what happens in Denmark. Probably forgotten how to react.
8.) 21 Mar 2025 11:31:34
Couldn’t agree more GDS.
9.) 21 Mar 2025 12:03:35
Hoijlunds a terrible striker for the money he'd have been an ok punt at 8-10 million but at 72 he's the poster boy of THs criminal waste of money he's a guy i can see tearing it up at a lower level SPL team in a few years after bouncing around lower level European sides never going to be good enough for English football UTD fans would be rinsing another club if theyd paid that and have Hoijlund leading the line . Should try selling him might be another club daft enough to take him for so called potential but keep him nxt season even that's gone be 23 then.
10.) 21 Mar 2025 22:56:59
Rasmus is a fantastic player, not his fault that the club became so heavily reliant in only him. Also not zirkzee's fault he was poor at 9 when clearly 10 is a better role for him. People write off new players far too quick. He will be a very important player for us I think.
11.) 23 Mar 2025 00:13:59
For the most part Hoijlund has had terrible service and hardly any support around him on the pitch.
Be is big strong and has never seemed to me to be a whinger. He runs his socks off most games and does so knowing that he is not going to get many if any chances to score.
He is young still maturing but I do think there is a very good player who can emerge given the right support. If we could sign some better midfielders and also an experienced top level striker to take the weight off his shoulders and learn from then both he and the team will benefit I. The years to come.
12.) 23 Mar 2025 04:33:58
Yes he runs his socks off but so did Weghorst! But I very much doubt Rasmus ego, which I hear he got in abundance will allow himself to be a understudy to anymore, in his head I’m told he thinks he is a superstar and it’s everyone else’s thought, he can’t hit a barn door!
13.) 23 Mar 2025 21:48:03
I think if United bring in a striker than Rasmus will go. Obi can be the backup and learn off the main man, I don't think the squad needs three strikers, two of whom are young and need game time to develop, think there will be game time enough for one but not both here. I could see a third player who perhaps could play the role but is more usually occupying the 10 spots but can do a job up top in an emergency to the others being around but I don't think you want or need more than that.
I think Amorim needs to decide which of these two he wants long term.
28 Feb 2025 22:54:12
The U18s were playing away at Arsenal Emirates tonight in the FA Youth Cup quarter final.
The excellent season continues! We beat them 3-2, first goal was a screamer from Jack Fletcher, Kamason got the second and game went to extra time when Mantato got the winner
First FA cup semi since winning cup back in 2022, hope they can repeat that feat.
1.) 02 Mar 2025 10:11:50
Kamason is a weapon.
12 Feb 2025 16:02:14
Talk about a surprise, just seen a video of Zirkzee and De Ligt talking, could not believe how Josh sounds, if you got every British player at the club together not one of them would speak better.
If you want to check it out, Google GiveMeSport-Zirkzee voice.
1.) 12 Feb 2025 19:43:22
Better linguistical education and cultural expectations in Holland to learn multiple languages, similar with Lukaku in Belgium, doesn’t he speak six languages.
2.) 12 Feb 2025 22:03:46
What’s surprising? Dutch kids speak fluent English at primary age.
3.) 13 Feb 2025 09:35:26
For the most part English lads speak only one language. Others are multilingual. I remember watching Dalot do an after match interview and thinking that he spoke better than some of the English players.
4.) 13 Feb 2025 10:56:09
Nothing remotely surprising there.
The problem with the UK and Ireland, The US and Australia is that there is, educationally and socially, a distinct lack of encouragement to learn 2nd languages - in short, we're all too bloody lazy and complacent.
This, imo, is one of the main reasons that so many players from these shores, along with the Pacific-botherers, find it so difficult to settle at clubs in countries where English isn't the primary language - they find it more difficult to settle into the communication blend where, for many, a 2nd language might be Spanish, Portuguese or French.
If only our lazy-arsed country was a little more linguistically gifted.
5.) 13 Feb 2025 12:37:33
That's not true ork. They're is a huge push for Irish kids to learn languages. Spanish French German and mandarin are thought in most schools and you must take at least 1 up to what is called gcse in UK and most uni courses are more insisting on a 2nd language qualification to A level for most courses.
UK is not lazy linguistically it's residents are.
I agree it's why played don't settle. But the English public education system laggs well behind the rest of Europe.
6.) 13 Feb 2025 12:48:55
I don't think IWOTB is surprised he can speak fluent English, it is more his accent that was surprising which it was surprising. He wasn't surprised De Ligt could speak fluent English was he.
7.) 13 Feb 2025 17:18:21
English being a global language, breeds complacency in the UK. I can understand it, but why wouldn't you want to learn another language?
8.) 13 Feb 2025 18:35:40
Ken
While I concede that, in terms of language, Irish kids might perhaps do better than English kids, I would argue that the similarly pathetic amount of Irish players settling comfortably at clubs in countries where English isn't the primary language doesn't really support your claim very well, and either way, it certainly suggests that Irish adults are currently nowhere remotely near the standards set by other European countries.
Irrespective of any 'push', interest is what determines the uptake and intellectual impression of second-language learning in education.
Cheers mate, but my point is still a fact.
9.) 13 Feb 2025 19:24:15
Maybe it's just british footballers, I know of lots of people that have moved to Europe for a better life and picked up the language.
10.) 14 Feb 2025 00:57:20
Ork soccer is not a big sport in Ireland. There is only a semi pro league. We hardly have a 6 players from the irish squad playing in the prem in england.
It's a shocking example to try and make your argument that the nation doesn't embrace teaching languages.
Every single player that ever played for Ireland has settled abroad.
11.) 14 Feb 2025 03:09:00
No Ken.
What's shocking is that you've got so salty over a mention of Ireland that is, irrespective of whatever angle you think might convince me otherwise, a simple reality mate.
I hadn't once suggested Ireland to be linguistically worse than the UK, I'd merely said that Ireland, like the UK and the Pacific-botherers, is nowhere near the standards set elsewhere in Europe.
Furthermore, since you referenced how far behind the rest of Europe the English public education system in general lags, the available stats only reference UK and the PISA (a renowned source) rankings have the UK in 4th with Ireland 3rd. So neither really lags behind anyone in general.
But as far as languages go, having worked in Ireland and around Europe with teams and crews with Irish people in them, I know that we are both complete embarrassments when compared to the vast majority of Europe. Get salty all you want mate, it won't change the facts.
While we're here though, in 2022, the Cencus recorded that 39.8% of Irish people had some ability to speak Irish Gaelic, but only 10% could speak it very well - 10%. Considering Irish Gaelic is taught from Primary School age in Ireland, I don't think a 10% return of fluency is much of a boast. Nor do I consider 15% tops for fluency in languages other than English and Irish to be anything special either.
Meanwhile, in the UK, now I've checked the stats, 38% of people speak a language other than English very well. So, if Ireland has a maximum of 25% who can speak 2 languages fluently, that's still a third shy of the UK percentage - what a boast.
I shouldn't need to elaborate on an absolute fact, one that everyone in Europe knows and ridicules us for, and I didn't mean the mention as a dig, but you poked this nest and the hornets of fact have nasty little stings on them.
Ireland beats the UK in general and I'm happy to concede that to reflect England similarly, but with languages she does not, simple as that.
12.) 14 Feb 2025 22:40:58
F*** me, hurry up Sunday so we can all get back to moaning about our crap football team.
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13 Apr 2025 13:31:57
Just going to post same thing, a very good prospect, hope it's true.
13 Apr 2025 13:24:15
He's not in matchday squad.
18 Mar 2025 15:39:50
Eric, the issue with Bayindir is unknown and also his return date is unknown, a bit strange really.
16 Mar 2025 16:28:12
Think I would agree Fallguy, think Harrison is better but can see Mee getting the gig as he is a bit more experienced. Hopefully, whoever is picked will not be over extended but must not dismiss Leicester too readily as strange thing's can happen.
Do however expect a pretty convincing win.
06 Feb 2025 16:18:36
Never seen him simo, but have seen the rumours surrounding him.
He is 21 years old and described as 'bullet fast' he play's for Flamengo and they are saying that retaining the right back will be an 'impossible task' in coming month's as several European clubs are watching and is valued for his pace and attacking qualities.
Seemingly he is regarded as one of Brazil's most promising players.
Flamengo in strong bargaining position as his contract still has 3 years to run.
Seems an exciting prospect but who knows, time will tell of course. Can see a bit of work being done to our defence this summer. Him and Dorgu would certainly bring pace and attacking skills to our wing back positions, exactly what is needed.
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07 May 2025 22:44:03
Redcon, you been on the Drambuie shandies? It was 40 year's ago and he is 60 today!
07 May 2025 19:08:00
That would be good Ken.
07 May 2025 14:56:36
Correct, both not travelled, also Sancet their top scorer not travelled. This kind of thing worries me, it's the type of situation that results in a complete shock.
04 May 2025 16:28:25
Keano, don't know if you own a house, if yes and time came to sell it and estate agent tells you there is high current demand and consequently last weeks value is such you could now ask for £50,000 more, would you say no thanks let's go for old price or would you say bish bosh, give us the dosh?
02 May 2025 20:35:02
Vert true Shappy, they were all excellent. Also thought Leny Yoro was very good, he really does seem to have settled well over recent weeks and is looking very capable defensively, always seems to have time. His use of the ball has been has been good, very rarely gives it away. Let's not forget he is not that long turned 19.
Thought Hojlund had his best game for some time, his hold up play was controlled and effective. That need's to be continued.
Only slight disappointment was we did not score a couple more goals.