Author: Shaun Connolly

  • Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 12 | James Roades

    Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 12 | James Roades

    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 12, Shaun speaks with James Roades from UnitedMuppetiers about signings, outgoings, player contracts, the US…

  • Manchester United legend urges club to ‘get rid’ of Harry Maguire

    Manchester United legend urges club to ‘get rid’ of Harry Maguire

    Daily transfer speculation has become normality, with faces coming and going from the Theatre of Dreams. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group are determined to part company with certain playing staff, with Manchester United undergoing a highly-publicised shake-up. Harry Maguire has become somewhat of an enigma within the fanbase, with many offering arguments for and…

  • Manchester United reportedly resumes interest in French target

    Manchester United reportedly resumes interest in French target

    It has been a productive transfer window in the North West, with Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro arriving at the Theatre of Dreams. Dan Ashworth has set his stall in the Premier League, aiming to return Manchester United to the head of the table. Under the guidance of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club is…

  • Manchester United hoping to complete double defensive deal

    Manchester United hoping to complete double defensive deal

    Having already signed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, Dan Ashworth and his backroom team are working towards additional acquisitions. Defensive reinforcements remain a priority for the Manchester United chiefs, with an urgency about not recreating the selection issues encountered last season. In Lisandro Martinez, the Old Trafford faithful have their leader – an undeniably…

  • Jadon Sancho keen on a move to European powerhouse

    Jadon Sancho keen on a move to European powerhouse

    The future of Jadon Sancho has been a regular talking point, with multiple European clubs keen on acquiring the talented winger. Having enjoyed a profitable loan spell with Borussia Dortmund last term, the Manchester United player returned to action in Saturday’s pre-season meeting with Rangers. With Erik ten Hag confirming positive conversations with the…

  • Manchester United enter the race for Richard Rios

    Manchester United enter the race for Richard Rios

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his best-in-class backroom team have restored a sense of positivity at Manchester United. Having already secured Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, Erik ten Hag’s side is actively pursuing additional signings. With a host of names linked with an Old Trafford move, reports suggest that the 20-time English champions have held…

  • Erik ten Hag confirms sales are required at Manchester United

    Erik ten Hag confirms sales are required at Manchester United

    The ambition of Manchester United under its new ownership has delivered a sense of hope and optimism across their global fanbase. Early action, decisive decisions and football people signing off on football matters have seen the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, with deals for Manuel Ugarte and Matthijs de Ligt considered a…

  • Manchester United eye a move for Madrid goalkeeper

    Manchester United eye a move for Madrid goalkeeper

    Andre Onana returned to the Manchester United first team for today’s two-nil pre-season victory against Rangers. The goalkeeper initially struggled to acclimatise to English life, with many holding him responsible for the side’s Champions League exit. His performances grew as his confidence rose, leaving the majority of supporters apprehensively happy with the charismatic keeper.…

  • Manchester United dispatch Rangers in Murrayfield encounter

    Manchester United dispatch Rangers in Murrayfield encounter

    Erik ten Hag highlighted an underwhelming performance following his side’s defeat to Rosenborg in Norway, stating it was not the standard for top football. With the focus immediately shifting to today’s meeting with Rangers at Murrayfield, his Manchester United players were expected to respond. A largely comfortable outing saw the Reds enjoy a two-nil…

  • Everton standing firm on Jarrad Braithwaite’s move to Manchester United

    Everton standing firm on Jarrad Braithwaite’s move to Manchester United

    Having endured the collapse of a proposed takeover by the Friedkin Group (TFG), Everton remains resilient in their valuation for Jarrad Branthwaite. The Toffees have informed Manchester United that they will not consider a transfer for the defender unless they receive a desired fee. According to The Athletic, the Premier League side’s stance on…