Author: Shaun Connolly

  • Manchester United make the trip to Trondheim for pre-season opener

    Manchester United make the trip to Trondheim for pre-season opener

    It is 51 days since Manchester United reigned supreme at Wembley, launching an invigorated cry of support for Erik ten Hag. There was a brief pause for breath for some, while others fought it out on the international stage, adding to their domestic silverware earned in May. However, club football is returning today, with…

  • Manchester United working on finalising a trio of exciting signings

    Manchester United working on finalising a trio of exciting signings

    With Manchester United accelerating their pursuit of a desired squad during pre-season, a trio of targets have risen above the rest. In Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee, Erik ten Hag has identified an acquisition in each area of the field. Per Christopher Michel, a deal for the trio could be sealed…

  • Manchester United targeting Fenerbahce defensive star

    Manchester United targeting Fenerbahce defensive star

    Erik ten Hag is keen to bolster his squad in preparation for an assault on the upcoming campaign. With Joshua Zirkzee close to finalising his move to Manchester United, defensive signings remain a priority. Fenerbahce defensive star Ferdi Kadioglu has surfaced as an option, with reports stating the Premier League side have placed an…

  • Willy Kambwala to leave Manchester United for La Liga

    Willy Kambwala to leave Manchester United for La Liga

    Highly-rated Manchester United teenager Willy Kambwala is on the verge of leaving the club. The 19-year-old is close to agreeing terms to join La Liga outfit Villarreal. El Submarino Amarillo have capitalised on United’s pursuit of defensive targets to offer the French underage star attractive terms. The deal will be a permanent transfer, with…

  • Exclusive | Adversity, A&E and Manchester United – Phil Marsh

    Exclusive | Adversity, A&E and Manchester United – Phil Marsh

    Football, like life, is a funny old game that offers the greatest of highs and the most unsavoury of lows. For Phil Marsh, Machester United had been his entire world from the tender age of eleven. Having joined the illustrious academy after impressing at Wigan Athletic – he scaled the youth ranks with seamless…

  • What does Joshua Zirkzee bring to Manchester United

    What does Joshua Zirkzee bring to Manchester United

    With Joshua Zirkzee set to complete his Manchester United medical today, the 23-year-old forward will become Erik ten Hag‘s first signing of a busy summer window. Known for his tenacity and graft, the player is uncompromising in his work ethic and desire to excel on the field. His role in Thiago Motta’s Bologna machine…

  • Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode Ten | Phil Marsh

    Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode Ten | Phil Marsh

    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 Ten, Shaun speaks with former Manchester United player Phil Marsh about Ruud van Nistelrooy, Joshua…

  • A sense of professionalism is returning to Manchester United

    A sense of professionalism is returning to Manchester United

    The once-imperious Manchester United Football Club has become a weekly parody under the thumb of the Glazer family. From dividends to failing infrastructure, any semblance of professionalism was robbed from the supporters many years ago. However, with the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his desire for a best-in-class establishment, the 20-time English champions…

  • Kobbie Mainoo set for new Manchester United contract

    Kobbie Mainoo set for new Manchester United contract

    The rise of Kobbie Mainoo as a Premier League phenom has seen his star grow to an integral cog in England’s journey to a European Championship final. He has solidified himself as a regular starter for Manchester United, wowing supporters with a barrage of brilliance. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is redefining the culture at Old…

  • Willy Kambwala rejects Manchester United proposal amid Spanish interest

    Willy Kambwala rejects Manchester United proposal amid Spanish interest

    Promising central defender Willy Kambwala has rejected the opportunity to extend his deal at Manchester United. That’s according to German journalist Christopher Michel, who states that the player is attracting interest across Europe. The 19-year-old enjoyed a bright breakthrough campaign, answering the call of Erik ten Hag during a period of endless injuries. An…