Author: Shaun Connolly

  • Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 27 | Ben Jacobs

    Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 27 | 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 27, Shaun speaks with Ben Jacobs about the second departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy, the…

  • Manuel Ugarte answers Manchester United critics in style

    Manuel Ugarte answers Manchester United critics in style

    Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte arrived at Manchester United with accelerated expectations about his form-transforming capabilities. The battle-hardened midfielder had earned a reputation as a combative ball-winner with a tenacious engine to tackle the physical demands of the Premier League. However, despite shelling out an initial fee of £42 million for his services, Erik ten…

  • A new dawn is rising at Manchester United

    A new dawn is rising at Manchester United

    November 11, 2024, marks a new dawn in Manchester United, with the sixth permanent head coach post-Sir Alex Ferguson arriving in the shape of the talented Ruben Amorim. He becomes the second Portuguese tactician to take the hallowed reins, assuming control from an unbeaten Ruud van Nistelrooy. For many, the sight of the legendary…

  • Ruud signs off with Manchester United win against Leicester

    Ruud signs off with Manchester United win against Leicester

    Manchester United sealed two wins in as many weeks against Leicester City, as Ruud Van Nistelrooy signed off unbeaten from his interim spell. A 3-0 result takes the Reds to 15 points, three off Chelsea in the final European place ahead of the beginning of the Ruben Amorim era. Bruno Fernandes led the side…

  • Ruud welcomes Leicester for final Manchester United outing

    Ruud welcomes Leicester for final Manchester United outing

    A repeat of a memorable Carabao Cup evening awaits Ruud van Nistelrooy as his Manchester United side entertains Leicester in a Sunday Premier League fixture. The prospect of a bittersweet afternoon is undeniable for the legendary Dutchman, with his interim managerial tenure set to end afterwards ahead of Ruben Amorim’s Monday arrival. United remain…

  • Manchester United end European drought with PAOK victory

    Manchester United end European drought with PAOK victory

    Manchester United ended their year-long wait for a European win with a 2-0 Europa League showing against PAOK. The Reds entered the fixture with three points from as many continental outings, holding aspirations of extending their winning home record against Greek sides to seven. Anticipating a Premier League meeting with Leicester before the arrival…

  • A decorated history between Greek football and Manchester United

    A decorated history between Greek football and Manchester United

    Greek football will once more have representation in the North West this evening when PAOK make the trip to face Manchester United in the Europa League. The 20-time English Champions are no strangers to opposition from the Stoiximan Super League, with 12 meetings since a historic first in September 1991. Much to his delight,…

  • Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 26 | Reza Pedramnia

    Theatre of Red official podcast | Episode 26 | Reza Pedramnia

    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 26, Shaun speaks with the man behind the award-winning United Arts, Reza Pedramnia. The pair…

  • Ruud van Nistelrooy awaits Europa League outing with Manchester United

    Ruud van Nistelrooy awaits Europa League outing with Manchester United

    Greek Super League challengers PAOK are the latest visitors to Old Trafford, with Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy relishing the prospect of a memorable Europa League evening. With three draws from three outings in the competition under Erik ten Hag, United sit in 21st position in the new-look European table, with aspirations…

  • Ineos officials remain confident of landing Bundesliga star

    Ineos officials remain confident of landing Bundesliga star

    Ruben Amorim is less than a week away from commencing his role as Manchester United’s new head coach, and Ineos have identified several Bundesliga names to complement his accepted profile. The Portuguese man is an innovative tactician with a flair for stretching the opposition’s defence through calculated overloads. Fundamental to his philosophy at Sporting…