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14 Aug 2025 21:06:17
Cameroon outlet that broke Brighton to Lille for Beleba reporting United have agreed an overall package of €112 for Baleba.
1.) 15 Aug 2025 09:24:38
Every rumour I see the price gets cheaper and cheaper. Some fantastic business by Wilcox.
2.) 15 Aug 2025 11:21:21
According to the Brighton manager Baleba will not be leaving. Assuming this is what we’ve been told behind closed doors, it may be time to move on.
3.) 15 Aug 2025 12:10:25
Reading now manager has said he's confident Baleba is staying and Brighton turned down the offer
Who really knows though.
4.) 15 Aug 2025 13:04:17
Press saying this morning that the backup plan is the danish guy from Sporting. Who knows.
5.) 15 Aug 2025 13:48:21
Hjumland seems like a good player but does he fit the athletic profile that Amorim has specified. From what I've seen of him, he's really not very quick, but is a very good reader of the game. What I like most about Baleba is that it's more obvious how Mainoo can play beside him. If Sancho, Garnacho and Hojlund all go over the next week or so then I expect us to up whatever we've bid for Baleba.
6.) 15 Aug 2025 13:49:41
I’ve read that the Brighton manager stumped up €200 himself to keep the player at the club.
7.) 15 Aug 2025 17:00:16
Move off for Baleba as per Ornstein.
8.) 15 Aug 2025 18:23:16
Time for Kone to step up.
9.) 16 Aug 2025 05:51:13
Kone nowhere near able to step up yet, just not ready, Ugarte poor, Not sure RA even fancies Mainoo in there, so Cass will be our go to in midfield if we don’t sign a midfielder now…. But just because we not going for Brighton boy, who let’s face it fee was ridiculous we will probably still sign someone else.
11 Aug 2025 19:26:14
United have made an approach to CP for Mark Guehi, exploring details of a deal structure. 2 journos confirmed and also liverpool fanzine.
1.) 11 Aug 2025 20:40:35
Oh now there’s a surprise, we are looking for a CB…. Saturday reinforced RA thoughts that we are awful at CB…. and it’s a major concern within…… it will upset the Deligt and Martinez fan zone on here!
2.) 11 Aug 2025 21:00:29
German, it is possible to think some players are good and also think another player might be better. Living in a black or white world can't be much fun.
3.) 11 Aug 2025 21:14:27
Thought I read that Geuhi had his heart set on Liverpool and was going to join on a free next year.
4.) 11 Aug 2025 21:45:56
Dont rate Guehi any better than De Ligt or Martinez.
5.) 12 Aug 2025 00:34:21
Very good player but Liverpool-bound surely.
6.) 12 Aug 2025 03:50:34
Would be a very good buy for the price reported. I think palace will be keen to get him moved on this summer which could definitely work in our favor. If he moves to Liverpool now, he would not be a guaranteed starter, which he’ll likely be keen to avoid during a World Cup year. Of course, this could just be Palace trying to get Liverpool to speed things up a bit, but as I mentioned a few days ago, he’d be a big improvement on what we have at a reasonable price.
7.) 12 Aug 2025 05:17:18
The way I see it is that Steve Parish has come out and send Guhei can leave if a good offer comes in. So then he’s essentially available why wouldn’t United have a sniff OR once again, link with United, get that price up so they get top price for him. Not sure Germans inside factual knowledge should be admired on this like claims. Maybe more common sense.
8.) 12 Aug 2025 09:05:55
I don't think anyone said we didn't need a new CB, I think most people suggested that it was unlikely we would get one this summer with heavy investment needed in the forward line, midfield and in goal all being of higher priority than at CB.
The club as activated Maguire's one year option to make sure they still had depth in defence.
Marc Guehi would be a great signing if we could pull it off. Good age, a leader, EPL proven, and capable of playing in all three positions in the three man defence.
I still doubt we'll sign him or any CB this summer. I can only imagine if we do then it is at the expense of another position like keeper or midfield and rather than go for a 2nd or 3rd choice option in goal or midfield the club would rather get a first choice option in another position of need, especially if they think they can get their first choice next summer.
Maybe the club have been given a firm "no chance" this summer on Baleba, but a willingness to do the deal next summer. So the choice is sign someone else in midfield and give up on their clear first choice just to get someone in this summer, or wait until next summer for Baleba. If they are confident they will sign Baleba next summer then maybe waiting for him makes sense. In which case then maybe look at a CB this year instead of next summer.
9.) 12 Aug 2025 11:55:38
If Baleba has another good season he will probably end up costing more next summer than he would now. If he has a bad season, we may end up moving onto other targets anyway.
10.) 12 Aug 2025 15:05:53
Nothing like covering all eventualities Shappy! I don’t think we sign a first choice keeper this season, mainly because no one will want Onana and on basis he can’t be this bad all the time… I said all along we will sign a decent experienced CB with pace and we will, because me have no one who fits that criteria at the moment and he’ll we need it.
11.) 12 Aug 2025 20:55:42
Hasn’t he already agreed personal terms with Liverpool and reports tonight that a fee has been agreed between the two clubs.
12.) 12 Aug 2025 22:22:03
German, we'll see.
13.) 13 Aug 2025 07:31:27
He’s off to Liverpool chaps.
26 Jun 2025 14:08:37
I dorect rumour here, but Sesko's barber has said he's looking forward to seeing him arrive in London l, suggesting Gyokeres reports today of doing a U-turn and saying yes to Utd might have some legs.
1.) 26 Jun 2025 15:17:55
Liverpool have entered the race for Gyokeres apparently. If true, he will be off there.
2.) 26 Jun 2025 15:36:28
I see sesko started following arsenal on IG too yesterday. There was talks a few weeks ago that he was Arsenals priority.
I'd like gyokeres over him to be honest.
3.) 26 Jun 2025 15:48:21
Liverpool have done some really good business this window, and I wouldn't be surprised if they end up with Gyokores.
Once again we are showing complacency and incompetence. I doubt we will see much of an overhaul this window. I don't think we have anyone in the club capable of overseeing it.
4.) 26 Jun 2025 16:57:58
Liverpool are going full throttle in the market this summer.
Don’t see how they would play wirtz and Gyokeres in the same team without dropping some of their star performers from last season. Unless they are planning wirtz from the left.
It was always a long shot that Gyokeres would come to United, especially with zero European football. I think the only way we stand a chance is if everyone else pulls out. And if that happen, would we really want him? We would clearly be far from his first choice.
5.) 26 Jun 2025 16:59:48
Kurtis in what way do you think the club have shown complacency and incompetence this summer?
6.) 26 Jun 2025 17:30:26
Goykeres will sign for united this summer i think.
7.) 26 Jun 2025 17:54:09
Gyokeres will come to us once we've sold sancho and co.
8.) 26 Jun 2025 22:33:56
As much as Liverpool have done some good business on paper, I’d be cautious.
There’s a lot of change and it’s unlikely every signing will work out.
9.) 27 Jun 2025 07:38:07
Liverpool are apparently after Iask.
10.) 27 Jun 2025 07:54:49
Some wishful thinking there Utd Road?
{Ed077's Note - it is a lot of change to a Title winning team. Let's see if all just hit the ground running or it takes a few games to get it going for them.
06 Jun 2025 15:00:07
Sport 1 have just reported that Bayern Munich met Antonys agent to explore a deal, before they decide to submit a bid for him. Agent also talking to Leverkusen who have already made an offer to the player. Maybe the agent adding a false BM rumour to push for better terms for lederhosen but personally I couldn't care less if its true or not as long as we get a decent chunk back quickly for him.
1.) 06 Jun 2025 20:43:32
Careful Captain Obvious, you run the risk of being called out by the sarcastic w##k##s on here if you post a rumour.
2.) 06 Jun 2025 20:54:35
To be fair Bayern did consider signing him before we did. Although they thought he was worth no more than 35m at the time. So I wouldn't be surprised if they at least explored the idea again.
3.) 06 Jun 2025 21:41:05
The irony is, if he wasn’t already ours, after his last few months we’d probably be looking at him! :D.
4.) 07 Jun 2025 11:04:42
Spenno, he clearly isn't as bad a player as he was with us.
Maybe he didn't suit the EPL, maybe the spotlight at United was too much, maybe the club wasn't set up to give him the platform he needed to thrive, maybe the transfer fee (which was always way too much) was too big of a millstone around his neck, or maybe he just couldn't settle in England.
There are a multitude of possible reasons for why he flopped, and in reality it's probably a bit of all of them.
If we can move him on without taking a loss then that is best for all involved. I'd also wish him the best with the rest of his career and hope he does well elsewhere. I don't think his failure at United was for a lack of effort.
I think he suits a league that is not as physically demanding. He's quick enough, but not blindingly fast. In other leagues that is fine for a wide player, but in the EPL you are up against full backs who are very quick, if you aren't faster than them then you won't be able to get away from them. Likewise he's not a weak player, but he isn't a physically strong player either. Meaning that he not only can't get away from players, but that most of them are physically stronger than him and overpower him.
In the EPL you need to have at least one outstanding trait to thrive. You either need to be faster than 99% of players, or physically stronger than most players. If you don't have one of those physical abilities then you need to be in the top 2 or 3% of players in terms of technical ability/ tactical intelligence of the game.
In the EPL there are many players at teams that will finish between 15th and 8th who would be first choice in most other leagues for any team finishing 3rd or 4th in the league. The financial might of the EPL means that even the team that are considered not good, are still significantly better than most other sides around Europe. The EPL also attracts the best managers from across Europe, managers like Emery at Villa, Silva at Fulham, Nuno at Forest, Frank at Brentford and Glasner at Palace would all easily walk into UCL teams in all other leagues across Europe.
It's the toughest league in Europe, probably the world to be successful in. Not all players coming into the league will succeed, and you absolutely have to have some outstanding traits/ skills/ abilities if you are to be able to compete in this league. Antony just doesn't have any, good at many things, but not outstanding at anything.
If he goes to Bayern I think he'll do well there, playing for the dominant side, surrounded with great players, in a less physically demanding league that tends to have a lot of transition style football and space for attackers. Whether Bayern firm up interest and behaviour willing to pay what we need remains to be seen.
5.) 07 Jun 2025 22:17:03
It's funny how those teams in a less physically demanding league seen to be able to beat the English teams more often than not when winning the Champions League.
6.) 08 Jun 2025 06:25:18
Salford, European games are played at a different pace and officiated to a different standard.
For example you can't even jump next to a keeper and challenge for an aerial ball in European games without being penalised. Or lift your foot above knee height.
EPL teams cannot play the same way in Europe as they do in the EPL.
7.) 08 Jun 2025 06:50:22
Technical ability….
31 May 2025 18:22:59
Heard from a friend in Hamburg that he has heard from Felix Nmecha, who he grew up with that Man Utd are seriously planning on going in for him late in the window of they move players out. His agent has already discussed with Utd recruitment reps with an outline deal. Dortmund don't yet know. He is hoping someone else bids and then Dortmund accept so that sets the price lower as they will demand more if Utd are the first bidders because they think we would overpay.
1.) 01 Jun 2025 07:25:45
Mr Obvious, I suspect Dortmund might have an inkling. There is a YouTube video captioned "This is why Manchester United want Felix Nmecha. "
2.) 01 Jun 2025 08:27:47
Ssssssssh. Keep it quiet. Dortmund don’t know yet! Really…. The mind boggles!
3.) 01 Jun 2025 11:40:08
I have it on good authority that those who run Dortmund spend at least 2 hours every day on manunitedrumours. co. uk in order to make sure they do not miss our transfer news/ rumours.
4.) 01 Jun 2025 13:00:49
And Dortmund got a friend in Hamburg too! So they are well clued up.
5.) 01 Jun 2025 13:28:56
He's the type of midfielder we need, athletic box to box player who'll work hard off the ball and look to progress it forward.
Ederson is the other name we've been most strongly linked with, yet he will likely cost a lot and we might need to look for better value alternatives.
Maybe players like Eliot Anderson or Lamine Camara.
6.) 01 Jun 2025 16:15:30
Baleba?
7.) 01 Jun 2025 16:59:26
Spenno, Baleba would be the dream signing, but let's be real Brighton will want close to 100m if not more.
He looks better the Caicedo did when he was at Brighton, and he sold for 115m. Which kinda sets the precedent.
No way we can afford anything even close to that.
8.) 01 Jun 2025 17:12:31
Baleba will cost more than Ederson and all other names mentioned. Brighton will ask for circa £100m, similar to Caicedo, he is terrific player but to expensive.
My own hope is that we go for Ederson, he is a fantastic player, not just defensively but offensively also. His skillset is perfect for RA, he is also fantastic at pressing.
He would be my first choice for any signing this summer, time will tell. Would be good if Atalanta came in for for someone we are looking to move on and do some deal around that.
Suspect he will end up at City, aaargh.
9.) 01 Jun 2025 17:19:14
I didn't have him in that bracket tbh.
10.) 01 Jun 2025 20:54:21
No need to be snarky gents, I told you a rumour I heard. That's kind of the point of the site. Dot. Think the attitudes are called for.
11.) 02 Jun 2025 01:24:50
Some people can't control their self when armed with a keyboard Captain Obvious.
Great rumour ?.
12.) 02 Jun 2025 03:14:45
Utd really need to buy the whole Brighton recruitment staff. Their setup is fantastic.
13.) 02 Jun 2025 08:09:43
Oh, the irony of your response, Mr Obvious. It's also a BANTER site, old chap.
14.) 02 Jun 2025 09:39:46
Cheers Mr. Obvious. Good post.
15.) 02 Jun 2025 14:32:15
Can we just ask Brighton who they would buy to replace Baleba, that said his contract runs till 2028, we might able to afford him by then.
16.) 02 Jun 2025 20:13:13
Big fan of Felix Nmecha
He is good at passing as well as being very solid defensively.
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15 Jun 2026 13:40:19
Our linen just got a whole lot less dirty. at least for Ineos and the Leadership.
We have just signed a deal woth Amazon, the most expensive in documentary history for All or Nothing starting in 5 weeks time. The week before pre season is the go light for filming. Just for clarity, this means the value surpasses the $150m paid to our royal traitor and his psycho gaslighting bird. That's roughly £108m, which wipes out the extra borrowing cost we signed last week.
This does seem to nod to the feeling behind the scenes that all is calm, we have our identity back to the point where they are happy to raise the curtain and show behind the scenes so they clearly fele we are going in the right direction.
I am also cynical that they think we are about to make a proper serious play for the league, amd who knows, maybe that £108m was for a big splash this year to secure all our desired key position upgrades (five I believe, 3 mids, a lb and a lw. Possibly Lewandowski as an educational striker.
I also think the timing may be deliberate to send a clear message to potential acquisitions that we see ourselves as the same poaitjon city and Arsenal were when they signed for theirs, very much upward trajectory.
Why cynical? Well not just for the payday, but imagine if we actually did pull off the league next year, after all, we would have won the title. Coupled with some extra new players (not always a guarantee as Liverpool disastrously showed last year, but more often than not a boost for points, imagine how many PPVs an end of season special or edited directors cut would bring in extra cash. At £20 quid a bob times several million downloads.
Anyway, whatever happens next season ot will be a great watch as a series.
1.) 15 Jun 2026 14:27:55
You lost me at royal traitor and gaslighting bird.
2.) 15 Jun 2026 14:44:18
I'm not really a fan of those Netflix football documentaries, partly because they always feel a bit too polished and controlled, but also because I think what happens inside a football club should largely remain private. The dressing room, team meetings, disagreements, and day-to-day conversations are meant to stay within the club.
Once cameras are involved, people inevitably become more conscious of how they come across, and it stops being a genuine behind-the-scenes environment. For me, some parts of football are better left behind closed doors rather than turned into entertainment.
3.) 15 Jun 2026 14:54:35
Well that's good, Tony, I was never trying to hold your attention anyways.
4.) 15 Jun 2026 14:58:21
Ports, I think you're right. I expect anyone who gets in front of a camera puts on a show, and I also wonder about the authenticity of what hits the cutting room floor based on editorial control rights. Will we really see the truth, or just what people want us to see?
Devil's advocate, perhaps it may encourage all the right behaviours if they're in the spotlight enough, and it acts in a positive light towards enhancing the culture.
That said, we never needed the right optics when SAF was in charge and Keane led the team. They policed themselves. No cameras needed. Their performances were on the pitch, not off it, so a point well made.
5.) 15 Jun 2026 15:16:39
Going to be one hell of a tough watch with Carrick as manager, as he is an impressively boring person in front of the camera.
6.) 15 Jun 2026 15:48:03
It's just the way the world has gone. Huge new types of income streams and audiences.
Ports has quite an old school view on it, and I agree with him at heart on this one.
However, if you don't move with the times, you get left behind.
We can't afford to ignore these income streams and the other income streams that will come from the halo effect, and we must reach the widest audience possible to keep up with the competition.
I have very old school and often traditional views on many things until it comes to making money and maximising income.
Then it's a question of what's best for the business going forward, and you can't be singular and hold the business back to remain in the good old days.
I probably won't watch it. I never saw the other clubs' ones, except for odd highlights. I've no interest, really, in the showbiz side of the business, but I understand it needs to exist in order for the football side I am interested in to be competitive.
7.) 15 Jun 2026 16:45:29
Think that The Royal Traitor and The Gaslighting Bird is the sequel to The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. But that was on Disney.
28 May 2026 11:30:01
Anyone here think it's not over yet regarding Anderson? I mean, what if City get a transfer ban, massive point deduction or even relegation?
Would he still prioritise them? Does he still see them as the best option with Pep gone? What do you guys think? Also, given he is supposed to have flat out focused on City, do you want him anyway of he wasn't q00% committed to us?
1.) 28 May 2026 11:51:22
I actually don't care. If he is keen to play for us then great, let's buy him. If not, let's move on. One player, good as he is, is not the be all and end all. I can't help think the hype is overtaking the reality.
2.) 28 May 2026 12:40:32
They must surely know by now whether there's any actionable guilt. If so, whether or not a transfer ban or major point deduction is coming, they really ought to get the decision out well before the window officially opens. It doesn't just affect City. Clubs and players should not be forced into this period of uncertainty while negotiations are taking place. Maybe a player like Anderson, assuming anyone is prepared to stump up £100m+, would reject City if they're found guilty. There's a knock-on effect.
Personally, while I do check up on transfer news regularly (like 8x a day!) I don't really have any idea whether those we sign will end up being a hit or a miss.
So I tend not to get into any arguments about it. The proof of the pudding, etc. Liverpool spent £100m+ on 2 players last summer. How did that turn out? Of course they may do much better next season, but it's been a short-term bust. There are no guarantees... although having more money, maybe cheating and getting away with it, and having a great manager most assuredly stack the deck in your favour.
3.) 28 May 2026 13:33:54
Agree, newname.
I think we all check the sites, but you can't believe much if any of it at all.
I trust that they will do all they can to get whom they consider to be the right players. We won't always get our 1st choice, those days have gone, but hopefully they will return soon enough.
4.) 28 May 2026 13:43:32
His stats put him at the top in every area out of the handful of names we keep getting linked to. I'd like to think he has a tough choice to make, but feels like it's already made. Still, no harm in hoping.
5.) 28 May 2026 14:06:22
Anderson would be my preference, but if he chooses City, he chooses City. We can't go back to paying players over the odds to sign for us. Obviously, money is important, but the opportunity should matter just as much as any player that we sign.
6.) 28 May 2026 14:19:58
Anderson has a better pass completion than Tonali for last season, spenno.
Both won exact same% of trial deals, less than 50%.
Anderson made more dribbles and won ground deals, but had less possession.
Anderson lost possession 38 more times than Tonali, despite Tonali attempting over 200 more passes than Anderson.
I'd say one is as good as the other. They have slightly different core strengths.
7.) 28 May 2026 16:27:09
I really like Anderson as a player, but if he really is going to cost over 100 million, plus wages, I am not convinced it's the best use of that money, and that we couldn't spend the same amount better and have a greater impact on improving the squad for next season.
8.) 28 May 2026 16:24:03
lol 3rd world Google been at it again! Are just googling these stats and just picking what suits your narrative that given day . Maybe you should google about wage bills and fanbase as it seems to be your favoured method atm
Glad we can now just dismiss City according to the font of all knowledge, even a clock is right twice a day!
9.) 28 May 2026 18:43:17
Not at all. It was interesting to read how they both play in similar positions, but with very different styles, and carry out different jobs for their teams.
The explanations, rationale, and insights behind each stat gave good reasoning behind why Anderson topped some and Tonali others.
The headline stat only tells half the story.
Anderson plays much more of a mainoo role for Forest than a Casemiro type role, whereas Tonali plays more of a Casemiro role, as does Ederson for Atalanta.
I think both are very multifunctional.
I think either would prove to be a good buy, both are top players imo, and it also looks to me like they would be 2 characters that would embrace the pressure and not shrink in it. I accept that is completely subjective. Both would be expensive. I hope we get 1 of the 2, but id not be very positive that we will get either. But I suppose most of us will live in hope.
10.) 28 May 2026 17:13:31
JSU
Give it a rest mate. I have no idea why you come on here as you just wind people up. Some of us sometimes agree, sometimes we disagree, sometimes we argue, but we muddle through. You just seem to want to poke the bear continually, you seem very unhappy, with almost everything you post being negative. It's exhausting.
I know I can block posters and I really don't want to do that but my God, I can make an exception for you.
You remind me of a poster from about 13 years ago who eventually got himself banned for being so argumentative, take a chill pill, relax, try and find some joy.
11.) 28 May 2026 22:03:44
I reckon he was bullied at school and even perhaps still is. Bless him. Poor lad feels the need to compensate from behind a keyboard. I have blocked him so as not to have to read the pathetic dribble he comes up with on a daily basis and feel much the better for it.
Do it AJH. Use the block facility. It's refreshing!
12.) 29 May 2026 04:17:55
Yes, of course you can block, it's 2026, and you can choose to listen to only nice things and ignore opinions you don't like. Only listen to the fluffy nice stuff that blows smoke in a certain direction, that's what seems to be liked best of all nowadays, look where that's got the world now, but of course it's your individual choice.
Amazes me, posters say it's ok for people to preach opinions long as it's the same as there's..!
13.) 29 May 2026 05:45:45
You missed my point. Of course, it's OK to disagree, I've had plenty of arguments with many posters. I am suggesting that life is too short to be as continually negative as you are, you seem constantly unhappy.
14.) 29 May 2026 07:37:45
Only Anderson and United will know what he wants. The days of United trying to change minds to convince players are over. It's a good place to start, to have players who want to be here, deep down.
Anderson is a cracker of a player. Sure, his on-ball choices have to improve, but his engine, drive, and ability to make that pass are fantastic.
15.) 29 May 2026 22:10:30
Most of us can't see his reply lol.
28 Apr 2026 14:03:12
Anyone else think signing John Stones on a pay as you play/as available would be a no brainer?
My opinion, he brings winning culture and mentality, top quality when available, tremendous dressing room and young defender development influence and could act as a conduit to other players from the Wngland squad or City moving to us in future.
He has goals in him, replaces Casemiro as an extra top header and nuisance in the box and can play multiple positions including wb, FB and midfield.
1.) 28 Apr 2026 14:54:49
A big no for me.
2.) 28 Apr 2026 15:22:09
No from me too.
3.) 28 Apr 2026 15:31:24
Too injury prone and has availability issues.
4.) 28 Apr 2026 16:29:03
Yep, sure, Stones, de Ligt and Martinez all in one squad going into a season.
Jonny Evans and Jonathan Woodgate will probably have to come out of retirement when they are all injured.
5.) 28 Apr 2026 17:13:15
Stones had one good season at City.
No, get Senesi instead, ffs, if you want a free transfer cb.
6.) 28 Apr 2026 18:25:38
I would if we hadn't signed Harry. For ability and experience, Stones offers a lot as a 3rd choice. I'd expect he'll go to Italy or the US.
But he'd do well at Everton or being a back up at Arsenal or Chelsea. He can't play 40-50 games, that's for sure, and needs managing.
Good player and professional.
7.) 29 Apr 2026 07:44:50
I actually didn't realise his record was that bad as you're saying. It looked like he was available for at least half the lrem games, which, considering City are costly in the Champions League and go deep in every cup, didn't seem that bad overall.
I did say pay as you play, or are available, but fair enough.
18 Sep 2025 13:14:50
On a lighter note, has anyone seen Shappy, i'm getting troubled by being able to read posts in less than a minute rather than having to go and make a brew and grab some hobnobs whilst I plough through a monologue. i'm losing some timber here like i'm on Ozempic through lack of reading material.
1.) 18 Sep 2025 16:44:39
Pretty sure he's an educator of some sort so it may coincide with the youth having started back at school.
2.) 18 Sep 2025 18:00:04
Definitely an "educator of some sort" ?
September is always crazy, we're short staffed and I've got more on my plate than normal.
3.) 18 Sep 2025 18:28:59
Knows how to hit those word counts!
4.) 18 Sep 2025 18:44:51
Isn’t it Geography you teach Shappy?
5.) 18 Sep 2025 19:37:05
Yes Grim, it is for my sins. Massive shortage of Geography teachers right now. Pretty sure it's still a 25k tax free bursary to train as a Geography teacher right now. You interested? ?.
6.) 18 Sep 2025 20:27:26
I suspect that the fact that the tax free bursary is a higher take home pay than you earn once you've qualified might have something to do with the shortage, Shappy.
7.) 18 Sep 2025 22:24:53
Danny, I've never met a teacher or ex-teacher who left because of the money.
You know what you'll get when you sign up. It's the working conditions which is why there is a shortage.
It's no coincidence that the teachers with degrees in the most adaptable subjects (STEM and Geography) are the ones which suffer most with shortages.
8.) 19 Sep 2025 02:45:31
In general Shappy am sure you are right. Teachers do it for the right reasons not just financial. Compare that to tube drivers (not a particularly difficult job) on £50k pa for a 38hr work (with free travel for spouses) who strike to earn more for less hours!
9.) 19 Sep 2025 02:46:00
Isn't Google maps doing all that business these days Shappy ?.
10.) 19 Sep 2025 11:33:18
shappy
That's one of the most respectful professions and hats off to you bud. I agree the pay should be much higher.
15 Aug 2025 12:13:16
Ed, can we have a poll please on waht readers think is the minimum we should accept for buying clubs for sancho, 15 20 25m Antony 30 35 40, hojla. d 35 40 45 and garncho 40 50 60 m to make sure we are not held to ransom on underpriced players and being prepared to call clubs and players bluffs and stand firm with okay, we pay your wages so sit on the bench til January whilst you amd your suitors have a rethink. I would be especially pissed if we let Chelsea away with anything less than 50 for Garnacho and frankly would insist on 60m or he's going nowhere but the reserves for an attitude readjustment.
{Ed033's Note - Please make it easy for me, for a poll, i need a question and possible options to vote.
1.) 15 Aug 2025 14:27:38
The irony that Captain Obvious was far from Obvious with his instructions for the Poll.
2.) 15 Aug 2025 14:27:40
Do we need a poll? Can people not just comment, although too many players and too many options for me.
3.) 15 Aug 2025 14:42:20
Sancho, can of beans
Anthony, 40
Rasmus, 50 (or keep or loan)
Garnacho, 45 + 20% future sale.
4.) 15 Aug 2025 14:47:45
Sancho - 20m
Antony - 35m
Hojlund - 40m, 25pc sell on
Garnacho - 45m, 25pc sell on.
5.) 15 Aug 2025 14:48:38
You do understand we can't do that captain obvious?
Unless you want to fail psr.
You can't just add a bunch of players and costs without selling some.
If we don't sell those played we will breach the psr rules.
So its not a case of 'if you don't go e will stick you in the reserves' we need to shed their wages.
Just relax and let the people in charge get on with their jobs.
They will get what they can.
Players have the power. Garnacho has boxed us into a corner and said I'll only sanction a move to Chelsea. So they will try to pay as little as possible knowing the situation.
Same with sancho he will only go where he wants.
Its a tactic we used with mbeumo and sesko but we had to pay top dollar as neither club had to sell.
6.) 15 Aug 2025 15:13:49
Dodgy is that number of cans?
7.) 15 Aug 2025 15:44:09
Sancho - afternoon date at Wigan pier.
Antony - night out in Blackpool.
Rasmus - weekend in Paris.
Garnacho - full week in Disneyland, all inclusive family ticket.
8.) 15 Aug 2025 16:15:46
Danny has it for me. Otherwise I don’t care.
9.) 15 Aug 2025 16:51:59
Garnacho 35m anything else a bonus
Sancho 20m if we’re lucky
Antony probably be a loan
Rasmus 40m if very lucky
Most think these players not good enough for one reason or another
RA made it clear to everyone he don’t want them
Why do you seriously think anyone would be stupid enough to pay more than is needed to buy them, every clubs knows we got no choice but to sell or loan them RA was very naive in dealing with these players, but that’s history, so just sell them and move on, besides none of them would be missed they not good enough.
10.) 15 Aug 2025 17:06:33
I’ll be happy if we can get rid of Sancho without losing any money (ie, we get more than we have to pay him off) . Antony €25m. Garnacho €45m. Hojlund I’d keep for another season (especially now that Baleba isn’t happening and we’re not as desperately in need of cash) .
11.) 15 Aug 2025 17:07:54
He was not very naive german. He finally is forcing the club to do what needs to be done. Finally it feels like football is becoming the priority and not money. We will be better in two years because of it. Doubters beware, we are in the way back now, it will take time, but we have finally turned the corner.
12.) 15 Aug 2025 18:10:05
I’m not arguing about what he done or doing, but to think it’s not naive telling the world you don’t want them, you can’t them moan that derisory offers come in for those same unwanted players
Do you not think other managers just think wait and offer low money or loans and we have to accept because we don’t want them back, that’s naive by anyones standards.
13.) 15 Aug 2025 18:21:09
We don't have to sell them this window, so back to OP, stick to guns and demand what we want, or they train alone for a few months and don't ay a game. Their agents will be the ones being tormented by these beats so may just do their jobs.
14.) 15 Aug 2025 21:35:25
They needed pushing out. They needed to know that they would not play so that their agents actually tried to find them a club. Otherwise they are happy to just sit tight and push the club to sack the manager in the future.
The club was backed into a corner, these players cannot stay. We are better for it.
15.) 16 Aug 2025 09:21:50
PSR is often quoted for why we don’t buy or must sell before buying. However, please correct me if wrong, I believe it relates to profits over a 3 year period and total losses must not be above a certain amount. The financial year ends 30 June, so any trades right now will be in the accounts 30 June 2026 and it would be the profit filed at that point which counts.
Therefore, providing we have a credit facility big enough we can buy players and don’t have to sell this window. It’s not the window but the financial year that counts. So in theory we could sell by the end of June 26 to have numbers recognised. That’s basic understanding, and am sure the high level accountants will figure it better.
However, that could mean we hold firm and let them think they will or can be left to rot.
Captain Obvious's rumour replies
01 May 2026 03:14:53
Yes angel, I am. I know you can be a little slow on the uptake sometimes, so I will say it sssslowllllllyyyy for you.
None of what I said is a secret, but in my case its all from personal knowledge.
You know what they say, better to keep.your mouth shut and people.think you're a fool than open it and prove it beyond any doubt.
30 Apr 2026 18:16:09
Okay, so for those not aware, Rashford turned up worse for wear for training a couple of times and was a negative influence and voice resisting leadership efforts, and deliberately doing dumb s*** like heading out to clubs and even abroad without permission for breaks.
He also had his personal life heading down the tubes, broke up with his partner, acted like a baller and almost got himself in a lot of trouble in Moss Side one day when his siblings got taxed for their cars and watches, and generally showed awful judgment and attitude.
I'm from Wythenshawe, same as him, and he burned a good few bridges also with people who were very much behind him.
I would never trust him again. But I would also use the headroom we have financially now to ensure we cannot be blackmailed by using him as an example of "don't bite the hand that's fed you or you will get bitten back". If he and Barca try the blackmail game, let him be the miserable one, training one for a year as an example of what happens if you don't learn to respect your employer that put you where you are now.
30 Apr 2026 18:07:04
If Arri K is in the same bracket as Iraola, then I'd rather see Carrick stay, and that is after feeling like we were okay with Ole and then it turning to dogs***.
Better the devil...
29 Apr 2026 11:22:29
I fully expect us to tell Barca to take a long jump off a short plank. If we don't we will be a laughing stock and a easy mark in the future. Sell him elsewhere for more money, grasping soanish barstewards
23 Apr 2026 17:15:44
Brilliant Keefy ??. An absolute there we are then, indeed.
Captain Obvious's banter replies
15 Jun 2026 14:58:21
Ports, I think you're right. I expect anyone who gets in front of a camera puts on a show, and I also wonder about the authenticity of what hits the cutting room floor based on editorial control rights. Will we really see the truth, or just what people want us to see?
Devil's advocate, perhaps it may encourage all the right behaviours if they're in the spotlight enough, and it acts in a positive light towards enhancing the culture.
That said, we never needed the right optics when SAF was in charge and Keane led the team. They policed themselves. No cameras needed. Their performances were on the pitch, not off it, so a point well made.
15 Jun 2026 14:54:35
Well that's good, Tony, I was never trying to hold your attention anyways.
29 May 2026 13:27:04
1971
Robson
Cantona
Keane
Irwin
Stam.
14 May 2026 11:20:46
Some people on here seem to love being right by betting against anything happening, without specifying the right direction. It's getting tiresome.
06 May 2026 15:21:45
I don't agree re Yoro. At his age, he's the best in the world. Wait till he's a few months off 24 years old, the same age as when we signed Rio Ferdinand, and then tell me what his ceiling is.
Heaven shows the same promise, though he's a little too reliant on recovery tackles right now and needs positional awareness and anticipation training.