Author: Shaun Connolly

  • Ruben Amorim tastes defeat as Manchester United fall to Arsenal

    Ruben Amorim tastes defeat as Manchester United fall to Arsenal

    A heavily rotated Manchester United suffered their first wobble under Ruben Amorim, falling to a 2-0 Premier League defeat against Arsenal in North London. Sporting six changes to Sunday’s starting XI, Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Mason Mount lined out in a positive attacking frontline, with the impressive Amad Diallo dropping to the bench.…

  • Manchester United to tackle the North London Arsenal conundrum

    Manchester United to tackle the North London Arsenal conundrum

    The December fixture schedule is very much upon us as Manchester United make the trip to Arsenal for a second Premier League outing in three days. Ruben Amorim’s men were unplayable at times during the 4-0 mauling of Everton, with three points lifting the Reds into the top half of the table. Building on…

  • Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 30 | Brian Murphy

    Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 30 | 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 30, Shaun speaks with Brian Murphy about ticket price hikes and supporter mismanagement, a comprehensive…

  • Assessing the future of Joshua Zirkzee at Manchester United

    Assessing the future of Joshua Zirkzee at Manchester United

    Since sealing his £36.5 million move from Bologna, Joshua Zirkzee has endured the harsh reality of life in Manchester, with ample speculation the Dutch forward is considering a quickfire exit to enhance his future. Unlike other Premier League clubs, new arrivals at Old Trafford are immediately set upon by a bloodthirsty media with a…

  • Manchester United 4-0 Everton | Five Talking Points

    Manchester United 4-0 Everton | Five Talking Points

    Manchester United made it two wins in three days, with Ruben Amorim leading his side to a comprehensive 4-0 Premier League victory over Everton. Alongside a peaceful protest regarding ticket prices before and during the fixture, supporters were at least treated to a performance of old, as Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee and co ran…

  • Manchester United dismantle Everton in Premier League encounter

    Manchester United dismantle Everton in Premier League encounter

    Manchester United made it back-to-back wins under Ruben Amorin as a calculated attacking display saw off Everton by 4-0 amidst frustrated scenes of supporter protest throughout. The Old Trafford faithful voiced their concerns towards the Glazer family and Ineos kingpin Sir Jim Ratcliffe regarding hiked ticket prices before kickoff, setting the tone for a…

  • Amorim aiming to build Manchester momentum against Everton

    Amorim aiming to build Manchester momentum against Everton

    The memory of a Thursday evening Old Trafford victory remains prominent as Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United prepare for the Premier League arrival of Everton. Bodo/Glimt supplied further evidence of the magnitude of the task at hand for the Portuguese, but supporters witnessed ample proof of his desired structure throughout the fixture. In contrast, Sean…

  • Consecutive European wins for Manchester United in Amorim bow

    Consecutive European wins for Manchester United in Amorim bow

    Ruben Amorim sealed three points on his Old Trafford bow as Manchester United earned a 3-2 victory over Norwegian leaders Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. An emotional Theatre of Dreams embraced its Portuguese tactician before the opening whistle, with an attractive starting XI boasting six changes from Sunday’s draw at Portman Road. Inevitably, another…

  • Unwrapping the final third dilemma at Manchester United

    Unwrapping the final third dilemma at Manchester United

    Sporting the most underwhelming of Premier League goal tallies at 13 from 12 outings, Ruben Amorim has inherited a misfiring Manchester United side that continues to struggle for a final third identity. Ranking above Southampton (9), Crystal Palace and Everton (10), the 20-time English champions have managed to score more than a solitary goal…

  • Manchester United to entertain Bodo/Glimt in European tie

    Manchester United to entertain Bodo/Glimt in European tie

    Ruben Amorim will make his Old Trafford bow this evening as Manchester United welcomes Norwegian kingpins Bodo/Glimt for a Europa League encounter. The Portuguese tactician began his reign with a Portman Road draw against Ipswich in an entertaining Premier League outing that emphasised the task ahead of him. In Europe, United have once more…