Author: Shaun Connolly

  • Manchester United entertain Fulham for Premier League opener

    Manchester United entertain Fulham for Premier League opener

    We are one day out from the return of Premier League football, with Manchester United set to welcome Fulham to the North West. Fresh off a summer of support from the Ineos hierarchy, Erik ten Hag is determined to spearhead an assault on his domestic rivals. The Old Trafford faithful will inevitably demand a…

  • Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 15 | Danny Simpson

    Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 15 | Danny Simpson

    The Theatre of Red Podcast The Theatre of Red official podcast is a Manchester United supporter-based platform providing exclusive content. Shaun Connolly delivers a weekly segment touching on fixtures, results, players and managers, coaches and ownership, and more. In episode 15, Shaun speaks with Premier League-winning defender Danny Simpson about the Community Shield, the league…

  • Double delight as Manchester United confirm the signing of defensive duo

    Double delight as Manchester United confirm the signing of defensive duo

    A productive Summer transfer window continues to blossom for Manchester United, with a much-needed defensive injection sealed this evening. Matthijs de Ligt arrives on a five-year deal with an option for an additional year, offering a catalogue of experiences collected in Amsterdam, Turin and Munich. Noussair Mazraoui has penned a contract until 2028 with…

  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka completes move to West Ham on a permanent transfer.

    Aaron Wan-Bissaka completes move to West Ham on a permanent transfer.

    Following weeks of prolonged negotiations, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has joined West Ham United on a permanent transfer. The defender has spent five seasons with Manchester United following his move from Crystal Palace in 2019. Regarded as the finest one-on-one defensive full-back in the Premier League, his abilities are well-noted amongst teammates, competitors and supporters. But…

  • Manchester United academy duo nominated for PFA award

    Manchester United academy duo nominated for PFA award

    Despite enduring a Jekyll and Hyde campaign, products of the Manchester United academy shone throughout – with a deserved PFA nomination for Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. The duo have electrified audiences with a barrage of majestic displays, rightfully having their performances honoured in the Young Player of the Year category. Completing the nominees…

  • A case for positivity within the new-look Manchester United setup

    A case for positivity within the new-look Manchester United setup

    Defeat in the perennial Community Shield may upset some, but the manner of the Manchester United performance has left many with a sense of positivity ahead of the upcoming campaign. Naturally, supporters want to beat their rivals, and following pre-season defeats to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City, an inevitable level of dismay has surfaced.…

  • Manchester United pay the penalty in Community Shield defeat

    Manchester United pay the penalty in Community Shield defeat

    A capacity crowd took to Wembley for a Manchester derby in the Community Shield – with the game finishing 1-1 after regular time. The perennial Premier League curtain-raiser saw Erik ten Hag’s side dominate for large quantities of the contest, ultimately squandering a late lead to suffer defeat in a penalty shootout. The victory…

  • Manchester United agree deal with Bayern Munich for defensive duo

    Manchester United agree deal with Bayern Munich for defensive duo

    After weeks of prolonged negotiations, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement for the transfer of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. Per David Ornstein, pending a medical, De Ligt will move to Old Trafford in a deal worth €45million, plus €5m in add-ons. The Bundesliga outfit has also accepted a proposal…

  • Marcus Rashford and Manchester United | A defining chapter

    Marcus Rashford and Manchester United | A defining chapter

    Often a scapegoat for an underwhelming display, Marcus Rashford has delivered many unforgettable moments for his beloved Manchester United. However, following an erratic campaign that ended with an omission from Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 side, the Wythenshawe man has a point to prove. Approaching 27, the Manchester lad has been a mainstay in a…

  • Manchester United open talks with Spanish free agent

    Manchester United open talks with Spanish free agent

    Following the cruel injury sustained by Leny Yoro, Manchester United are in the market for defensive support, with a veteran Spanish free agent a potential solution. Mario Hermoso has enjoyed a stellar five-season period with Atletico Madrid, lifting the La Liga title following a memorable 2020-21 campaign. The Spaniard left the club following a…