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Erik ten Hag has not said a single word in the media since #mufc defeated Fulham and yet he’s the winner from this interview
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Fair play to Ruben Amorim. He’ll be seething about the result, but he didn’t blank young Grimsby fans when they asked him for a photo after his press conference
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I’m at Old Trafford this evening to report on the protest against the Glazers #mufc
You can follow coverage in this thread 🧵
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Turning the corner now with Old Trafford in sight. It’s some crowd #mufc
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Fantastic to see Chido Obi here tonight. This is a huge game for the academy and it’s the correct decision to allow him to play #mufc
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Manchester United should not be conceding six goals in any match. That first half performance was embarrassing and Ten Hag needs to make changes for Everton. McTominay, Malacia and Rashford very poor today #mufc
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Pete has lifted over 500 words from my article and hasn’t credited where he’s copied and pasted them from. Don’t be like Pete 👍
🚨Former Brighton youth coach on Toby Collyer:
🎙️🗣️"Everyone would say he was the best player in the age group every year, but he was just one of them that you hardly noticed. He just got on with his job, there was no trouble and he worked hard.
"You wanted 11 Toby Collyers in your team because he’d work his socks off, run 13km a game and he took everything on board like a sponge. There were obviously a few things as he got older that we needed to work on and as he shot up a bit and he needed to redevelop.
"Toby sort of changed the way he played, so different types of passing, defending and he became a real good all-round midfielder once he'd learnt those two of three key areas.
"He could do two jobs in one. He could cover a position where he had a man to his left and a man to his right, and he could stay in the middle and if it was played to the right, he could get there and close the player down and would nick it. And his ball retention was different class.
"You don't get midfielders like him anymore, he was sort of like a Kante for Leicester, the holding mids who just sit there. You don’t notice them and they let the flair players do their bit.
"He breaks play up well, he’s good defensively, strong, quick, his fitness levels are different class and his passing range is really good, which is what we worked on. Because he’s such a good passer, we wanted him to use it more, switch the play, and that will come with confidence and more experience."
"I had such a good team at Brighton with Evan Ferguson and players like that, and everyone would say Evan was unbelievable, but he’d touch the ball 10 times, score a goal and run about 8km.
"Toby would run around 13km every single game, he’d have 200 touches of the ball and have the best defensive duel win-rate. His stats would be astronomical, honestly, absolutely ridiculous.
"You really don’t get that with many players. He’d be under the radar, but those are the players you want in your team more than anyone else because they’re a dying breed.
"You need balance in a team and if you had three Kobbie Mainoos, you can't play them all. You need a combination and Toby will do stuff Mainoo won’t. He will break the play up and get the ball to Mainoo, so I think Man United have missed a player like this for quite a while.
"He’s young and you can’t put too much pressure on him, but he can be a big player eventually because he does that horrible defensive side of the game that not a lot of midfielders who are brought up through the academy system at clubs want to do anymore.
"Everyone wanted to sign him and he didn’t deserve the treatment he got at Brighton in the end. I told Toby you've got to sign for United when he asked for advice.
"I said Chelsea won’t give you a chance because they’ve got 700 players and Tottenham aren’t known for bringing kids through. I said United was the place for him and it wasn’t just me who said it, there were a few others who gave him that advice and he’s done amazing."
#GlazersOut
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Ronaldo's comments on Solskjaer suggest he liked him because he was a soft touch. Ten Hag has dealt with him equally and not massaged his ego in comparison, which has been the cause of the friction #mufc
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Ten Hag to MUTV: "Marcus [Rashford] was ill at the weekend, he was not available for 90 minutes. Otherwise, he would have started on Sunday. You saw at the moment Marcus came in, we were getting more dynamic in front. That's what we need today." #mufc
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United applauding fans for their support after the defeat #mufc
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“We love United, we do,” as the players are serenaded for a special performance. Humongous win #mufc
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Marcus Rashford was the first player to go up on the new Old Trafford poster yesterday ☀️ #mufc
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Exclusive: Godwill Kukonki is set to sign a professional contract with United. The youngster is highly rated and will now try make his first-team debut #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Thierry Henry embarrassed himself with bizarre comments about United defender Leny Yoro #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Darren Fletcher here applauding his two lads as they return to the dressing room #mufc
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De Ligt sprinted straight to Lammens to celebrate after the final whistle. Also received a hug from Maguire and appreciation from Shaw. Great debut from the Belgian #mufc
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Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo makes history and breaks international goal record #mufc
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Elon Musk is not buying United, but the message that supporters want the Glazers to sell their club has travelled to him, 5000 miles away from Manchester in Boca Chica, Texas. That means the anti-Glazer protests are raising awareness and working #mufc
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Peter Schmeichel: "The manager has to change his ways. I didn’t like what he said the other day – 'If you want change, you have to change the coach'. I don’t like that sentence. That’s putting yourself above the club and I don’t like that.” #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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🚨 Exclusive: Kobbie Mainoo won’t leave on loan this season. He’s been told he’ll play a part in Erik ten Hag’s first-team squad #mufc
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Cavani has preferred to holiday than to play football this season and Greenwood has been suspended and unavailable. It is frightening to think about where United would be without Ronaldo. That makes the signing an obvious success #mufc
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Phil Jones has been a key part of the U18s’ coaching staff this season.
I spoke to Adam Lawrence in December and he was full of praise for the former United defender #mufc
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The fence was nearly pushed down but security did a very good job. Strong crowd now, with the march to Old Trafford just 20 minutes away. It’s a brilliant atmosphere #mufc
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Some more exciting news from training on Monday: Godwill Kukonki (16) was involved with senior training for the first time #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Joel Glazer promised he would 'put things right' after the ESL last year. That hasn't happened and nobody is surprised. Nothing at the club has been right for a decade and this summer is becoming a circus #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Rashford looked like the best player on the pitch at the start of the game on Saturday. Rangnick soon asked him to swap sides and that halted his momentum. The decision was incomprehensible and made from a manager out of his depth #mufc
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“UNITED FOR SALE,” the banner reads with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s face etched across #mufc
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Chido Obi and Sekou Kone are in the squad tonight #mufc
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Ayden Heaven is a left-footed centre-back, which is significant. United wanted to sign Jarrad Branthwaite and Godwill Kukonki has been promoted to first-team squads/training by Ruben Amorim. Heaven fits the profile and Jonny Evans is out of contract at the end of the season #mufc
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Bruno Fernandes has just given lavish praise to Collyer: "Toby doesn't need help, if I'm honest. He is a great kid, a great example of a professional. He comes from the academy and knows his place, knows how much he wants to get into the positions of other players," he said (1/2)
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There will always be a minority that lets supporters down at protests of such magnitude, but the majority were peaceful, just as The 1958 had requested. This is the story of the 10,000 fans who marched against the Glazers yesterday #mufc
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The photos of Carrington after a £50m makeover, led by architectural firm Foster + Partners. It’s now a stunning facility befitting of England’s biggest football club. “I have no doubt that it will positively impact the performance of our teams,” Omar Berrada said #mufc
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Chido Obi starts this afternoon. The youngster has removed United from his bio on Instagram, so maybe he's annoyed at his lack of first-team opportunities after being around the squad last term?? Obi is 17 years old and must earn his stripes #mufc
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Erik ten Hag: "The last half an hour, it was bad, a poor performance. They didn't follow the rules at all, not in pressing, not in building-up or when attacking. They were 11 individuals on the pitch. That wasn't good at all." #mufc
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Exciting youngster Shea Lacey is set to sign his first professional contract in a few weeks #mufc
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Huge transfer update coming up in a few minutes 🚨 #mufc
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Martial is playing with a smile again. He’s clearly relishing the fresh start under Ten Hag and he deserves credit for having the character to respond to the disappointment of last season. He’s on his way back #mufc
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Ten Hag on Garnacho: "Yes [impressive in training], that's why he gets the opportunity, he deserves it. Like runs behind, like dribbles, like finishing and I'm really wondering, and I hope, he can do that tonight." #mufc
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Exclusive: Will Fish is leaving United to join Cardiff City on a permanent transfer #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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United’s nutritional department is brand new after the appointments of Will Carvalho (head performance chef), Marcus Hannon (head of sports nutrition) and Filipe Sousa (first-team nutritionist) #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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United have offered £65m plus £5m in add-ons for Bryan Mbeumo. There is confidence the bid will be accepted w/@samuelluckhurst #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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I exclusively reported United’s interest in Stephen Torpey last month. The former Manchester City and Liverpool employee is set to succeed Nick Cox as academy director. ✅
Torpey worked with Jason Wilcox at City #mufc
Exclusive: Manchester United are considering Stephen Torpey (academy director at Brentford) as a candidate to succeed Nick Cox #mufc
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Garnacho and Fernandez have made United’s squad to play Brentford just 24 hours after playing for the U23s. Cavani is back (yes really), but Hannibal and Shoretire weren’t spotted at the team hotel #mufc
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Christopher Vivell will stay on as United's interim director of recruitment for the January transfer window, which probably makes Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann a person of interest #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Bruno Fernandes dragged United back into the game at Goodison Park and had a hand in all three goals against Ipswich. He was the correct choice to succeed Harry Maguire as captain and has undoubtedly been the best signing of the post-Ferguson era. He deserves better
"Talent's not enough to play for a big club!" 😡
Roy and Wrighty clash over Bruno Fernandes’ impact as Man Utd captain! 😳
Is this the most explosive moment in Stick to Football history? 👀
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Ruben Amorim dishing out tactical instructions during the stoppage. Spoke to Fernandes, Amad and Cunha while players take on water. He’ll probably want a little bit more from his players, albeit this game is all about building fitness…
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Jonny Evans, who is out of contract after leaving Leicester, is training with United to maintain fitness as he looks to find a new club.
The 35 year old came through the academy and won multiple trophies at Old Trafford before leaving for West Brom in 2015 #mufc
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The year is 2027 and United still haven’t signed a defensive midfielder - I’ve gone insane. Surely a midfield of Fred, De Jong and Fernandes will be overwhelmed in games against elite sides next season.
I hope that I’m wrong… #mufc
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It’s not hugely significant, and most fans probably won’t care, but Ruben Amorim will decline to fill his bench for a third successive game tomorrow. Why isn’t he giving that opportunity to academy prospects? It would be a great experience for any youngster to travel #mufc
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Newcastle United have had EIGHT penalties awarded in the last FIVE seasons. Manchester United have had 22 penalties in 2019/20...
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Manchester United have one of the game’s best young coaches in Eric Ramsay.
But why is he so highly regarded? I spoke to those who have worked with him to find out + exclusive detail on what his role is/how it’s changed with Erik ten Hag in charge #mufc
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Matheus Cunha - £62.5m
Bryan Mbeumo - £65m (£6m add-ons)
Benjamin Sesko - £66m (£7.3m add-ons)
Senne Lammens - £18.2m (set to be complete)
Diego Leon - £3.3m (£3.7m add-ons)
Total spend = £215m
Impressive transfer window from United 💰 #mufc
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JJ Gabriel is just 14 years old and he’s training with the U18s before today’s game. It’s only a matter of time before he makes his debut for that age group. Exceptional prospect #mufc
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United’s players are rigorously media trained and yet Maguire’s pre-match interview yesterday was provocative, arrogant and tone deaf. His comments were an insult to supporters. The lack of self-accountability is genuinely frightening #mufc
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Sekou Kone is conscious, stable and communicating with United’s medical team after being stretchered off against Tamworth. He has been taken to hospital as a precaution for further checks #mufc
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I’ve watched a lot of Kobbie Mainoo in the academy and I’m hoping to see even more of him in the first-team. He delivered another stylish display against Lyon and his potential is vast. Report from Murrayfield #mufc
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Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro are all part of the session, but there’s no sign of Matthijs de Ligt #mufc
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Enzo Kana-Biyik’s contract with Le Havre expires at the end of the season and he is travelling to Manchester to finalise a move to United. Will have more shortly #mufc
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As agreed when Chido Obi-Martin moved to United in the summer, he has signed a professional contract today on his 17th birthday #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Some thoughts on Jesse Lingard’s departure here. In short, United shouldn’t have blocked his loan move to Newcastle in January and his legacy at Old Trafford is better than Paul Pogba’s #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Luke Shaw to MUTV on the equaliser: "You can see the argument from both sides, but for me, the runner who was with Rashy is not able to get the ball. For me, he doesn't interfere with the ball and he's clever enough to know Bruno is there." #mufc
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Has Graeme Souness actually watched #mufc this season? His recent comments about Lisandro Martinez suggest not, as the centre-back is outstanding on the ball.
Souness must do better with research before providing an opinion to millions:
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Exclusive: United have been offering out academy players (some who were signed for sizeable fees) for almost nothing. Representatives and families are unhappy, but the club insist players are always consulted #mufc
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United youngster Shea Lacey hasn't suffered an injury setback and is being carefully handled to protect his long-term future #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Hannibal Mejbri is finally getting chances at Manchester United, but it was his loan in the Championship that made him a man.
I spoke to Birmingham’s assistant head coach Matt Gardiner about his development last season + some exclusive insight #mufc
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Ruben Amorim on Amad: "He was really good again. He’s in a great moment and that moment started with Ruud." #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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United are in talks to sign Seth Ridgeon and Tyrese Noubissie, two highly rated young midfielders #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Manchester City having an interest in signing Kobbie Mainoo is nothing new. He went to both United and City’s academies when he was young and he decided to join #mufc. City have also tried to lure him away at ages when it would have been possible (1/2)
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I’ve said this on our podcast, but Liam Delap is not the striker United should be targeting this summer. He’s had a brilliant season and could become a top player in a few years, but United need an experienced centre-forward. They can’t make the same mistake again (1/2)
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Amorim to MUTV on Mainoo's new role: "He had more freedom and he was closer to the box. He's so technical and can change the game there, so I think it's a good position for him - we will see. But I'm really happy to see Kobbie enjoying the game a little bit more." #mufc (1/2)
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Go support these lads in the FA Youth Cup semi-final if you can. The only positive story at the club right now
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Exclusive: Mason Mount is back in training with the team and should return from his minor muscle injury soon #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Exclusive: Manchester United are considering Stephen Torpey (academy director at Brentford) as a candidate to succeed Nick Cox #mufc
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Rasmus Hojlund has been included in the United squad to face Crystal Palace tomorrow #mufc
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Two goalkeepers on the bench tonight and two spaces in a possible 23-man squad not used by Ruben Amorim, which is disappointing because it would have been a good experience for players from the academy #mufc
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United are close to signing Ayden Heaven and he would be considered as a first-team signing #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Diego Leon trained with the first-team again today. He has been assessed throughout pre-season and it feels like a decision has been made #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Scott McTominay: "I was watching David Beckam's documentary last night and you see the history and the people behind the club. That's what the lads do it for, Kath on reception, the kit men, everyone, it's so important we all come together and we do it for the people." #mufc
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United are charging £10 for adults and £5 for children to watch the U21s at Old Trafford.
It was £3 for adults and £1.50 for children when the U19s played at Old Trafford in November.
That’s not acceptable #mufc
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De Gea becomes the first goalkeeper to win Premier League POTM since February 2016. Well deserved after consistent performances #mufc
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United signed Jack Fletcher from Man City because they believed he had first-team potential. His first goal for the U21s against Barnsley tonight - he scored two - was outstanding. Some performance from the youngsters to comeback in the second half 👏 #mufc
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Leny Yoro is walking without crutches as he steps up his rehabilitation from a foot injury #mufc manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Wow. Guardiola so emotional on Aguero: “We love him so much. He’s a special person for all of us. We can’t replace him." #mcfc
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