Author: Shaun Connolly

  • Murrayfield set for the pre-season meeting of Manchester United and Rangers

    Murrayfield set for the pre-season meeting of Manchester United and Rangers

    Manchester United will meet Rangers in tomorrow’s pre-season instalment of the Summer tour. Murrayfield Stadium is the venue for the fixture, where eager Reds can enjoy the sights of Edinburgh following last year’s 1-0 victory against Lyon. Having tasted defeat in their opening outing against Rosenborg in Norway, individuals have painted the encounter as…

  • Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 11 | Dale O’Donnell & Brian Murphy

    Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 11 | Dale O’Donnell & Brian Murphy

    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 11, Shaun speaks with the StrettyCast duo of Dale O’Donnell and Brian Murphy about pre-season…

  • Leny Yoro signs for Manchester United

    Leny Yoro signs for Manchester United

    Manchester United have confirmed the signing of teenage sensation Leny Yoro from Lille. The defender has been the subject of a publicised battle between United and Real Madrid, with a reported preference for Spain. However, following a successful medical, the player has finalised terms and put pen to paper with the English giants. His…

  • Adrien Rabiot opens door for Manchester United move

    Adrien Rabiot opens door for Manchester United move

    The potential transfer of Adrien Rabiot to Manchester United has become a perennial conversation. A charismatic Frenchman who has cultivated an impressive portfolio since Carlo Ancelotti handed him a senior debut in 2012 for Paris Saint Germain. From a club career that has returned 22 pieces of silverware to a Nations League success with…

  • Manchester United displaying authority in the Summer Window

    Manchester United displaying authority in the Summer Window

    A quiet day in the life of a Manchester United supporter is rare. From issues with food served in canteens to transfer speculation and the sale of Old Trafford naming rights, there is little the media will ignore. However, despite the regularity of speculation, Wednesday has returned a barrage of transfer activity that further…

  • Leny Yoro travels for Manchester United medical

    Leny Yoro travels for Manchester United medical

    Leny Yoro, one of the hottest prospects in world football, appears to be edging closer to a move to Manchester United. The defender has been the subject of a transfer tug-of-war between the Premier League giants and Real Madrid, with a reported preference for Spain. However, transfer mogul David Ornstein has confirmed the Frenchman…

  • Manchester United targeting dream Kobbie Mainoo partner

    Manchester United targeting dream Kobbie Mainoo partner

    Following the emergence of the brilliant Kobbie Mainoo, the conversation has fixated on an ideal playing partner for the midfielder. The Manchester United teenager has solidified himself as an integral player for club and country. As we know, transfer speculation is as inevitable as rain in the North West. However, emerging reports have today…

  • Manchester United beaten by Rosenborg in pre-season opener

    Manchester United beaten by Rosenborg in pre-season opener

    Manchester United opened their pre-season tour with a one-nil defeat against Rosenborg in Trondheim. A capacity crowd filled Lerkendal Stadion with Erik ten Hag’s men commencing a busy summer schedule. It was their fourth meeting since 1977, with the Norwegians offering a much-needed test for the young Reds. A 25-man squad with 19 academy…

  • Manchester United interested in Bundesliga defender

    Manchester United interested in Bundesliga defender

    Erik ten Hag is in the market for defensive signings, with highly-publicised pursuits of Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro and Jarrad Branthwaite. However, Manchester United have also registered interest in Bayer Leverkusen assets, with Jonathan Tah as a reported target. Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg states the Premier League side has made inquiries regarding the…

  • Leny Yoro | The battle between Manchester United and Real Madrid

    Leny Yoro | The battle between Manchester United and Real Madrid

    Unless you have been living under a rock, you’ll be aware that Leny Yoro is one of the most spoken-about footballers on the planet. At 18, the Saint-Maurice defender is at the centre of a transfer battle between Manchester United and Real Madrid. Having seen a €50 Million bid accepted by Lille, Erik ten…