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Why keeping Erik ten Hag is the right choice for Manchester United – Opinion
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As news broke late on Tuesday evening that Manchester United would be standing by Erik ten Hag, many of the fanbase breathed a sigh of relief. After a poor season, many expected Sir Jim Ratcliffe would opt to part ways with the 54-year-old, but despite this, I always suspected the manager had plenty of backing…
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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…
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Henry Winter Exclusive | His views on Manchester United and Ineos
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When conversations about the modern sports journalist surface, many people bite their tongue regarding the quality of Manchester United’s content and its authenticity in 2024. However, one man is recognised universally as a beacon of light in an otherwise disappointing sector – that is, of course, Henry Winter. A multiple-time award winner across Specialist…
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Why Manchester United must recruit a rotational striker – opinion
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The 2023/24 season was strange for the Old Trafford striking cast. Danish youngster Rasmus Hojlund joined Manchester United from Italian side Atalanta in the summer and, despite some initial struggles during his adaptation period, went on to have a fine maiden campaign – scoring 16 goals in all competitions. The Denmark international added welcome…
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Bruno Fernandes | A critical decision for an underappreciated talent
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Turning 30 in September, Bruno Fernandes is the latest in a long line of superstars linked with a move away from Old Trafford. The Portuguese attacker has spent four and a half seasons with the Red Devils following his arrival from Sporting Lisbon during the January transfer window of 2020. The playmaking machine has…
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Marcus Rashford | Fighting with form, fines and an uncertain future
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At the highest level of sport – across all disciplines – society paints a picture of good and bad – heroes and villains – for the daily portrayal of something more sinister. In England, the media is responsible for the rise and fall of many of football’s ascending talents – with Manchester United’s Marcus…
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The green shoots of youth at Manchester United
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It’s been a season of frustration: a campaign that tested the will of the most battle-hardened of Red. But, amongst a catalogue of questionable scenarios, green shoots appeared at Manchester United. Cemented into the walls of Old Trafford is the ethos of trusting youth, and a famous man once suggested that age is but…
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The case for Manchester United to stand by Erik ten Hag – opinion
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The dust has barely settled on Manchester United’s momentous FA Cup final victory over rivals Manchester City – but Erik ten Hag’s future at the club is still a live debate amongst fans and media alike. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox, Sir Dave Brailsford, and co are conducting an end-of-season review – which reportedly…
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Reflection on a tumultuous 2023/24 season for Manchester United
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A season of talking points for Manchester United Throughout a campaign of weekly lows that ended in the sweetest of highs, Manchester United supporters have endured it all in 2023/24. The Reds suffered their worst Premier League finish in eighth place – while succumbing to a calamity of errors and poor judgements throughout the…