Author: Shaun Connolly

  • 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…

  • Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 14 | Chris Winterburn

    Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 14 | Chris Winterburn

    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 14, Shaun speaks with MARCA in English writer Chris Winterburn about the Community Shield, Ineos,…

  • Manchester United hold initial talks for Sander Berge

    Manchester United hold initial talks for Sander Berge

    Given the necessity to operate within shrewd parameters, Manchester United have identified Sander Berge as an option to bolster their squad. Erik ten Hag’s side has seen a highly-publicised pursuit of Manuel Ugarte stall because of an inability to reach a suitable figure with Paris Saint-Germain. The necessity to comply with the Premier League’s…

  • Understanding Manchester United and Profit and Sustainability

    Understanding Manchester United and Profit and Sustainability

    There is an alarming misconception about the finances available to Manchester United and the requirements to operate within the parameters of the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Naturally, as we approach the start of a new domestic calendar, the inevitable negativity has begun to surface throughout various social channels. Typical statements regarding…

  • The domino effect of the Leny Yoro injury at Manchester United

    The domino effect of the Leny Yoro injury at Manchester United

    Having beaten Real Madrid to the signing of Leny Yoro, Manchester United accomplished a rare feat in inflicting a transfer blow to the LaLiga kingpins. Florentino Perez is the most successful president in the club’s history and is not accustomed to losing out on a target. However, following a promising introduction, the French teenager…