One of the most intriguing elements of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s imminent acquisition of 25% of Manchester United is the key role Sir David Brailsford is set to play at Old Trafford. The Ineos director of sport is best known to a wider audience for having led the revival of British cycling. But having overseen the petro-chemical company’s…
When former Manchester United defender Tom Thorpe suffered the latest debilitating setback in a career that stalled for five years because of serious mental health issues, he could have been forgiven for slipping into another damaging downward spiral. Thorpe, now 30, captained United’s FA Youth Cup-winning side in 2011 that included Paul Pogba, Jesse…
Manchester United will prioritise the signing of a new central defender in January. Reported incoming scout Marcel Bout has made it his mission to find the next Erling Haaland or Jude Bellingham for Newcastle United. Former Arsenal chief David Dein has accused Mikel Arteta of damaging the Gunners’ image with his stinging rant against VAR,…
The Mercedes boss has held talks with the English businessman over his protracted takeover of Manchester United he English billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, chairman of the chemical group INEOS, submitted a bid just two weeks ago for a 25 percent stake in Manchester United worth around 1.5 billion pounds. Despite official confirmation of the deal still…
United rebounded from back-to-back 3-0 losses Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time goal to earn Manchester United a 1-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday and lift the pressure on under-fire manager Erik ten Hag. Fernandes capitalized on a poor clearance by compatriot Joao Palhinha to stroke a low finish into the…
Dane Rashford faces domestic violence charges According to a report from British paper The Telegraph, Dane Rashford, brother of Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, was arrested on October 20 in Miami Beach, Florida. He appeared in court for domestic violence charges. Per the report, Dane Rashford appeared in court following the day of his arrest,…
Manchester United licked their Champions League wounds against Luton Town thanks to a 1-0 win courtesy of a solitary goal by Lindelof in the second half. United were far from brilliant, but they kept up the pressure on the opponents and got a vital win and moved up the Premier League table. That makes two…
The future king of England attended the service at Manchester Cathedral in his role as president of the Football Association. Charlton, who was widely-regarded as the greatest English soccer player in history, died last month. He was 86. Around 1,000 guests, including former teammates and leading sporting figures, attended his funeral, while fans paid…
Manchester United remain level below ‘big three’ Manchester United a shadow of themselves, Lauren James steals spotlight and Everton are In the history of the WSL, no team has lost three games and won the league. After suffering a first defeat of the season to a Manchester City side that have already lost twice, the Manchester…
