Author: Shaun Connolly

  • Youthful outlook in a much-needed Manchester United victory

    Youthful outlook in a much-needed Manchester United victory

    Manchester United aim for a late European surge after Newcastle victory Manchester United supporters woke this morning knowing that an improved performance from Erik ten Hag’s men has left some positivity in the bank for a final-day outing in the Brighton sun. Three goals and three points against a tough Newcastle side set the…

  • Manchester United welcome European-chasing Newcastle to Old Trafford

    Manchester United welcome European-chasing Newcastle to Old Trafford

    Erik ten Hag to welcome big names back for Manchester meeting with Newcastle Manchester United welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford for Wednesday evening’s 8:00 PM BST penultimate Premier League fixture.  With the visitors currently occupying sixth position – three points above eighth-place United, the result could supply significant ramifications towards European qualification. Eddie Howe’s…

  • Raphael Varane to leave Manchester United

    Raphael Varane to leave Manchester United

    Legendary French defender Raphael Varane will leave Manchester United at the end of the season Manchester United have today confirmed that Raphael Varane will depart the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 31-year-old defender has cultivated a career that has seen him regarded as one of the finest…

  • Manchester United set to make offer for Sunderland teen sensation

    Manchester United set to make offer for Sunderland teen sensation

    Sunderland teenager Chris Rigg is a summer transfer target for Manchester United Manchester United are plotting a summer move for 16-year-old Sunderland player Chris Rigg – with a host of major clubs also interested in the teen sensation. As reported by The Northern Echo earlier today, the versatile player has been heavily monitored by multiple clubs…

  • Manchester United beaten by Arsenal in Northern rain

    Manchester United beaten by Arsenal in Northern rain

    Match Report: Manchester United 0:1 Arsenal | Premier League | May 2024 Manchester United hosted Arsenal at Old Trafford in a highly-anticipated Sunday evening Premier League fixture. Following a disappointing defeat in London on Monday, all eyes were on the response of Erik ten Hag’s men against a powerful visiting outfit. United were hoping to avoid a…

  • Fantastic Four for Manchester United Women as Marc Skinner’s side claim FA Cup honours

    Fantastic Four for Manchester United Women as Marc Skinner’s side claim FA Cup honours

    Match Report: Manchester United 4:0 Tottenham | Women’s FA Cup final | May 2024 Manchester United travelled to London to face Tottenham at a sold-out Wembley in the Women’s FA Cup final, with blistering sunshine accompanying the showpiece affair.  In what was a historic fixture, both sides aimed to claim their first major piece…

  • The perils of the managerial merry-go-round at Manchester United

    The perils of the managerial merry-go-round at Manchester United

    A focus on trusting the managerial process at Manchester United With final preparations underway ahead of today’s Old Trafford meeting with Arsenal, Erik ten Hag is again under scrutiny as the Manchester United managerial conversation continues. United currently sight in eighth position in the Premier League, three points behind fellow European football-chasing Chelsea and Newcastle,…

  • Match Preview: Manchester United vs Arsenal | May 2024

    Match Preview: Manchester United vs Arsenal | May 2024

    Manchester United vs Arsenal | Premier League Manchester United welcome title-chasing Arsenal to Old Trafford in a Sunday installation of the Premier League. Much like the phenomenon of the aurora borealis that lit up yesterday evening’s night sky, United will need a touch of marvel to overcome the capitulation of Selhurst Park on Monday.…

  • Saudi Public Investment Fund views Casemiro as a primary summer target

    Saudi Public Investment Fund views Casemiro as a primary summer target

    Manchester United veteran Casemiro has been a long-standing ambition for the Saudi Public Investment Fund The Theatre of Red can confirm that Casemiro is a summer target for the Public Investment Fund (PIF) who hold a long-standing desire to bring the Brazilian to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) The 32-year-old arrived in Manchester in…

  • Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode One | Ben Jacobs

    Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode One | Ben Jacobs

    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 One, Shaun speaks with widely-respected journalist Ben Jacobs to discuss the future of Erik…