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The importance of Bruno Fernandes for the Manchester United rebuild
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Portugal are finalising their preparations ahead of Tuesday’s Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic, with Bruno Fernandes expected to play a starring role in their tournament. The Manchester United captain turns 30 in September and has two years remaining on his contract with the 20-time champions of England. He is an integral member…
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Jarrad Branthwaite signals the beginning of the Ineos rebuild at Manchester United
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With the opening of the perennial Premier League Summer Transfer Window signalling speculation throughout clubs, several reliable sources have set an early sign regarding the intentions of Manchester United. Transfer-whizz David Ornstein has confirmed the Old Trafford giants are in the running for Everton central defender Jarrad Branthwaite and have tested the waters with…
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Carrington is just the start for Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United
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The Ineos end-of-season review may have frustrated supporters and media by not supplying immediate clarity. But, following a week of positive news from Old Trafford, the mood has significantly changed. With David Ornstein confirming that Erik ten Hag would remain as manager on Tuesday, Manchester United has confirmed plans to begin state-of-the-art works on…
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Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode Six | Eivind Holth
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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 Six, Shaun speaks with Norwegian journalist and podcaster Eivind Holth. Eivind is a pivotal part…
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Manchester United set sights on Belgian Jupiler Pro League top scorer
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With the transfer window looming, Manchester United are finalising preparations ahead of their summer dealings. An additional striker remains a primary target, with multiple markets assessed – from Serie A to the Belgian Jupiler Pro League. The Theatre of Red can confirm that Cercle Brugge’s Togolese hitman, Kevin Denkey, is a name being considered by…
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Erik ten Hag to remain as manager of Manchester United
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Following three weeks of speculation and false exclusives, David Ornstein has confirmed that Erik ten Hag will remain as manager of Manchester United. The news concludes a drawn-out saga that began on May 22 when Gianluca Di Marzio stated Ten Hag was to leave the club in the summer. From there, a wash of…
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Manchester United make Dutch striker a primary target in upcoming transfer window
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Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee has become a primary target for the Manchester outfit, with Arsenal and AC Milan also interested in his signature. That’s according to Sky Sports – with the 23-year-old reportedly one of several options that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his newly assembled team are considering ahead of Friday’s transfer window opening.…
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Making sense of the Manchester United managerial pursuit
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The inevitable daily guessing game began as we woke to another day of uncertainty and speculation at Manchester United. The managerial situation remains unclear, with a mishmash of suggestions about the next victim for the English media machine. Erik ten Hag, a two-time cup-winning manager in England, has declared his expectation to return to…
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Willy Kambwala | From Kinshasa to Manchester
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Throughout a season of endless injuries, Erik ten Hag’s defence was perhaps the worst affected – with stars like Lisandro Martinez absent for significant spells. But, through adversity, green shoots often appear within the ranks of Manchester United, and in Willy Kambwala, a defensive option for the next decade has emerged. The 19-year-old answered…
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The curious case of Manchester United’s Luke Shaw
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There is a general acceptance that Erik ten Hag’s side is a better-functioning unit with Luke Shaw on the left side of his defence. The full-back, noted for his defined ability in marshalling the backline and spearheading offensive onslaughts, played a starring role in many notable outings for Manchester United and England. Furthermore, his…