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Mason Greenwood, Harriet Robson, and a World Designed to Protect Assaulters
I am a man, and just reading detailed reports on physical abuse makes me sick.…
Ole Had to Go, but United Have Deeper Issues
And so, after a stretch of performances that can be labelled as a total suspension…
To Find Solutions, Manchester United Need to Start Asking Questions
Most of us have known this feeling. At playgrounds and classrooms, backyards and alleyways, nothing…
FP Data Check: Manchester United Season Review 2020-21
Data and charts courtesy Lee Chunhang. David de Gea did not want to take that…
How American Culture Gave Rise to the Premier League’s Perverse Structure
This year has been defined, naturally, by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping our globe. The same…
Would You Hire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Your Manager?
The 1-6 scoreline was flattering to Manchester United. It is rare to feel any relief…
Football rumours from the media Jun 23, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Gary Neville says David De Gea should go ‘back to basics’
David De Gea needs to change his approach to “stop the erosion” of his form and confidence, according for former Manchester United defender Gary Neville.
Spurs 1-1 Man United: A bit of Pogba and lot of Mourinho
A football match involving José Mourinho begins and ends with the press conferences. The unpredictability…
Solskjaer defends under-fire goalkeeper De Gea over Bergwijn goal
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer doubted Roy Keane’s opinion that David De Gea is overrated and that he would have saved Steven Bergwijn’s goal in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham.
Focus on Jose Mourinho as Tottenham held by Manchester United
Jose Mourinho was up against his former club and almost came away with a win as Tottenham conceded a late penalty in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
Roy Keane not keen on Manchester United’s first half display at Spurs
Roy Keane has claimed he would have been “swinging punches” at David De Gea for his part in Steven Bergwijn’s goal at Tottenham.
Football rumours from the media Jun 18, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
The postwar years: 1945 to 1947 in English football
Not many people have been bringing up the last time football had to restart after…
Football rumours from the media Jun 15, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
PFA Players’ Player of the Year 2002 – Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy wasted little time in making an impact in English football.
Stoke call off friendly after Michael O’Neill tests positive for Covid-19
Stoke were forced to scrap a friendly against Manchester United at the last minute after learning that manager Michael O’Neill had tested positive for coronavirus.
On this day in 2007: Ryan Giggs calls time on his Wales career
Ryan Giggs announced on this day in 2007 that he was bringing an end to his international playing career with Wales.
Football rumours from the media May 29, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web