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19 Jun 2026 21:03:08
Reports from James Cleary that the Fernandes deal has been agreed tonight £70m+ £10m add-ons.
1.) 20 Jun 2026 14:53:14
The guy with 200 followers on X? He also said we signed Tonali.
2.) 20 Jun 2026 19:09:30
Seems a ridiculous price to me.
He has had 2 seasons in the Premier League and been relegated both times. He may be a very good player, but way overpriced for me. For that price, every kick of the ball will be mentioned along with the price tag.
There must be better value out there.
3.) 21 Jun 2026 00:26:41
Dunno, Fallguy. I think 60M + add-ons is value for him. Does 10M more mean it's awful value?
I don't think we can get Wharton, Scott, or any of those others for under 60M either, so that's just what the market is. 70M is high, but it's not ridiculous either.
4.) 21 Jun 2026 01:58:59
Would rather we pushed for Tonali.
5.) 21 Jun 2026 10:41:54
I think Mateus Fernandes could be a really good signing.
We've been linked with the likes of Baleba, Anderson, and Wharton all of whom have been touted at 80-100m or more in Anderson's case.
To be honest I don't see Fernandes as lesser of a player than any of them (Anderson obviously right now is a level above, but I think Fernandes can get to his level, he is 2 years younger and on a similar trajectory).
The price may seem a little steep, but that's the cost of players these days. If you want an average top half EPL midfielder then you're paying at least 50m. We paid around that for Ugarte. If you want either a top class or a player with top level potential then you're looking at 60-70m at a minimum.
Add to that teams know we need to buy midfielders this summer, then they will always push for as much as they can get from us.
West Ham's valuation of 80m seems excessive as they are a relegated club (I don't think many fans would quibble over 80m if they stayed up and Spurs went down), but let's get real, whether the club have been relegated or not that doesn't change the quality of the player.
There have been loads of really top level players signed from relegated, even players who have gone on to win the league and arguably be some of the best players in the league in their position. You get relegated as a team. If prime Messi played for Burnley last season he wouldn't have kept them up, but that wouldn't make Messi a bad player.
To be honest the only thing I've seen from Mateus Fernandes that makes me slightly question him as a potential signing is that he does seem to have a slight petulant steak not too dissimilar from his namesake Bruno. That tendency to throw his hands up in the air when things don't go his way, rather than get his head down and chase after the ball.
However, that hasn't stopped Bruno from being the best player in the league, and given that Mateus has named Bruno as one of his idols and Bruno has in recent seasons toned down that sort of behaviour; then I can't think of a better player than Bruno to help Mateus learn to limit that behaviour, and maybe even get it out of his game all together.
What I find most interesting about this potential signing is actually that is seems to further highlight the type of players we seem to be targeting.
Initially Baleba seemed to be the big target, a proper No.6, a specialist holding midfielder who'll protect the back four and add some defensive physicality in midfield. Yet we seem to have cooled a lot on him, maybe that's the price Brighton are demanding, maybe it's his drop in form this season, but I think it's more a change in direction in the kind of players we seem to want in midfield.
We seem to be moving away from more rigid "specialist" midfielders who you could categorise as a "holding midfielder" or a "deep lying playmaker", and we seems to be looking at more well rounded complete players with good technical ability and tactical understanding.
All of Ederson, Anderson, Mateus Fernandes, Tonali, Scott, and even Mamadou Sangare (who we've been linked with this week) are more energetic, hard working, but technically gifted No.8's, all round box to box players.
Mainoo is another who you'd describe as more of an all round box to box midfielder (although he might lack a little in intensity that the others have).
With Mainoo already at the club and with Ederson all but wrapped up, you'd think they would want to focus on someone who's more of a natural defensive shield, or even a player in the mould of our manager, that passing metronome who can control the tempo of the game with their passing.
Yet that doesn't seem to be the case, Baleba who we seem to have gone cold on and Tchouameni (who seems like it's more of a passing interest) are the only specialists holding type midfielders we have been linked with, and it seems more likely that we'll sign at least one of not two of Fernandes, Scott, or Sangare, or maybe someone else but in a similar mould.
It looks like we will start next season with 3 or 4 midfielders who are not specialists, but technically strong, physically capable, all round box to box midfielders.
Which personally I find really interesting from a tactical perspective.
To me that suggests that we will look to our defence to be the passing/tempo controlling players, probably with one full back looking to invert to give us a little more protection in front of the back line, giving the midfield the freedom to play more box to box and progress the ball (probably with more carries than line splitting passes). That might also explain our interest in Lewis Hall, and Myles Lewis-Skelly as possible LB options, as both like to invert as they started their careers as midfielders.
Personally I really like that tactical idea, it seems really on the pulse of how the game is tactically evolving right now. With more teams looking to defend man to man, meaning there is more emphasis on players being able to compete physically, but also looking to carry the ball forward to break lines and get the overload and outnumber your opposition, as passing is harder with all your players being man marked, and you still don't have a numbers advantage.
22 Jan 2026 17:02:52
No surprised but confirmed that Cas will leave in the summer, I think we expect Ugarte to go as well, so two spaces at least to fill.
1.) 23 Jan 2026 01:39:44
Only another 12-13 more departures to go!
2.) 23 Jan 2026 11:21:22
Sancho, Rashford, Maguire, Casemiro, Heaton, Malacia - All off the wage bill Jun 30th 2026. (Collectively on £1.26m per week)
Reports of Ugarte leaving, reports of Bruno Leaving. (Potentially £525K per week) .
We had a £45m drop in revenue 23/24 vs 24/25. The drop will be even bigger 25/26 due to no Europe and dropping out the cups early.
The above outgoings balance the books, I worry that the club won't actually spend much in the summer.
3.) 25 Jan 2026 09:17:28
Rewz,
The club will spend big in the summer.
4.) 27 Jan 2026 20:56:43
I think Maguire will stay.
24 Aug 2025 03:13:07
Reports of a £90-£100m bid for Bruno from Al-Ittihad. United have said it’s up to Bruno is he wants to accept the move.
Having already turned down something similar earlier in the window, I can see the same outcome.
Is that the right decision from United as it is a lot of money and would help towards rebuilding that midfield.
1.) 24 Aug 2025 07:54:44
If we had signed Baleba, then I’d be all for it.
But we didn’t, so I’m not.
Tell them they can have Casemiro instead.
2.) 24 Aug 2025 08:50:50
If Bruno wants to move, then take it and go back in for Baleba. I Bruno doesn't want the move, then it's a moot point.
3.) 24 Aug 2025 10:14:37
Some small rumours of casemiro with a potential Saudi offer too would you let both go if we could get stiller and baleba this summer.
4.) 24 Aug 2025 10:21:14
£120m and let him go, knowing when to sell is as important as buying. He’s 31 in September, he can’t play in the double pivot, he lacks tactical discipline and is inefficient in pressing and defensive actions, he runs hard but it’s not effective work when we don’t have the ball. Baleba would be the ideal replacement as it gives us options being left footed to pair him with Mainoo or Ugarte depending on the opposition. Wharton or Stiller would be great alternatives, although their defensive output isn’t at Baleba levels.
5.) 24 Aug 2025 11:08:42
It's the right decision. The club know Bruno is both not the long term solution, but also one of our most important players this season.
Bruno has earned the right to choose whether he wants to take the Mon or stay and help us rebuild this squad.
I suspect he'll come to the same conclusion as he did earlier in the summer. That he wants to stay and help the side for now.
I suspect he'll stay this year while the new signings settled in and some of the younger players develop and hopefully kick on. Then next summer he'll leave safe in the knowledge that other players have picked up his mantle.
6.) 24 Aug 2025 11:49:16
If we could get 115 i would take it. spend 30 on a decent stop gap even a loan . give mainoo and mount more minutes and we've got 80 mill in the pot to go big on baleba when we get the chance. often shoehorning Bruno in these days . too good a chance to miss the big money won't be there next year . get cass out too and we can begin a new era with a proper midfield partnership/ partnerships.
7.) 24 Aug 2025 12:58:36
He’s our best player by far and captain.
Feels too late to sell him now the season is underway, and the time to sell was pre-Season.
8.) 24 Aug 2025 13:03:02
Bruno is our best player. He's not perfect but that's often because he forces it. I want to see him with the better players around him that we have now. Financially it's also sensible to keep him because our chances of making CL places is definitely enhanced with him. It only makes sense to contemplate selling him if we can get Baleba now, and that's been ruled out.
9.) 24 Aug 2025 13:15:25
Bruno has been the best player in a very average to poor declining team for the last 5 years. As good as he might be/ have been, he's presided over the worst United team since the EPL began. He's being frozen out of his best position by quality team players. He's clearly not in the club or Amorim's longer term plans notwithstanding utterances to the contrary. If he's willing to go the club should jump at the opportunity to cash in. It's all profit. If it's going to happen let's hope it does so quick enough for a genuine #6 to be brought in.
10.) 24 Aug 2025 14:13:05
I expect Bruno will make the same decision as previously and want to stay this season.
What would be interesting is if a deal was agreed for next season, deal to be completed before End of June that gives the club certainty of money to maybe spend for this season.
If he decides to go then the Baleba conversation becomes real again.
11.) 25 Aug 2025 08:36:01
100% sell him, he's a disaster in midfield. Not his fault that's ruben, its either he plays 10 or not at all. but 100m is crazy money to turn down. Use money to buy 2 quality midfielders asap.
12.) 25 Aug 2025 09:51:42
So we played well against Arsenal with this formation, but didn’t pick up points.
A week later we started well then faded, and picked up a point.
But cue fan meltdown.
Two games guys, you need to relax it’s a long old season.
13.) 25 Aug 2025 13:27:57
Sorry grim but yesterday was not lessons learned from last season. utd play without a midfield. Its madness management.
14.) 25 Aug 2025 16:43:03
Bruno is the best player if he was playibg at 10, he isn't the best player playing in the middle of the park.
15.) 25 Aug 2025 08:35:32
RA spent 200 million to replace our best player with players who won’t score/ assist as many as Bruno, to put Bruno a square peg in a round hole……. it’s a total shambles, but it’s ok we looked good against Arsenal, did not score let one in but it’s ok we looked good….
22 Aug 2025 11:45:39
Fabrizio and a number of outlets are reporting we’re in talks for Senne Lammens.
Who is he replacing Onana or Bayındır replacement?
1.) 22 Aug 2025 12:52:21
When life gives you Lammens ….
2.) 22 Aug 2025 15:26:14
???.
3.) 22 Aug 2025 15:26:54
???.
4.) 22 Aug 2025 15:31:53
Both I hope.
5.) 22 Aug 2025 17:47:09
Onana hopefully.
6.) 23 Aug 2025 03:50:37
Whichever one gets sold first.
7.) 23 Aug 2025 10:20:53
Both need replacing, I expect if the Lammens deal gets over the line then we will see one of Onana or Bayindir leave before the window closes. Maybe just on loan, and possibly to Turkey with their transfer window closing on the 11th of September rather than the 1st, or to Saudi with their window closing on the 10th.
We know that there has been interest in Onana from Saudi, and there are rumours he turned up to pre-season with his agent unhappy about his wage cut for not being in the UCL. While Amorim suggests he wasn't dropped for the opening game against Arsenal, it can definitely be seen as him being dropped.
While I'd imagine there will be some interest in Bayindir in his native Turkey.
Personally I think Onana is a better keeper than Bayindir (from what I've seen so far), but if Lammens is to be the No.1 then Bayindir makes more sense as the back up. Supposedly Bayindir has been very impressive in training and the coaching staff are very pleased with him.
I've got a feeling we could see Onana leave this summer. Although I think it'll likely be a loan to Turkey rather than a full sale to Saudi.
8.) 24 Aug 2025 12:01:26
Galatasaray need a keeper. I’m sure they’ll be in for either if Toney can’t land ederson and we buy Lammens.
09 Aug 2025 06:24:06
Looks like if we cannot agree terms for Baleba then we will move for Adam Wharton.
1.) 09 Aug 2025 08:08:02
And Donnarumma too if reports are to be believed.
2.) 09 Aug 2025 09:33:51
Donnarumma, is rumoured to be available for around £26 million. A bargain price.
3.) 09 Aug 2025 10:01:23
I think this is just the standard time in the media where United have just signed a big target and the media are linking us to everyone to keep getting clicks as they can't do anymore Sesko stories.
Donnarumma I highly doubt we will go for. He's just a big name keeper who is available and we have Onana who has struggled. I expect it's just the media putting 2 and 2 together and coming up is 7 again. The reason he is available is that he hasn't been able to agree a new deal with "moneybags" PSG because he's demanding too high a wage (400k supposedly) . Given that the highest wages given to a new signing under INEOS is 195k that was given to MdL (who had to accept a paycut to join btw) I highly doubt the club will entertain the kind of wages he will demand.
Wharton is someone the club have been linked to in the past, and is English. It's an easy throwaway link the media can make with us to get those clicks. Logically how would anyone in the media know who the club will turn to as a contingency if the Baleba deal doesn't work out?
United have been pretty consistent in identifying a target and then having a single focus on getting that player until either they are signed or it's clear the move won't happen. Only then have they started the process of moving to an alternative target and that is when the press will possibly be able to start to hear the whispers.
I'd imagine that no one outside of the club has any genuine knowledge on who the club might move for if we can't sign Baleba. Hell it might be the case that if we can't get him this summer that we sign no one for midfield and focus on getting a deal done for him early next summer. That might even be United's plan, to make the effort now knowing it won't happen, but agree a deal with Brighton for next summer as a "compromise".
If I was a betting man then the only signings I'd place money on United signing between now and the end of the window are Baleba (who I actually think will happen), and possibly Lammens if someone comes in for Bayindir.
4.) 09 Aug 2025 11:11:14
Donnaruma is one of the best in his position: a position which is arguably our weakest by far. £26m is a bargain for a player of his ability, and would still represent excellent value for money despite his high wages (reports suggest that he’s on around £200,000 a week, which is only £80,000 more than Onana - or £20 million more over the course of a five year deal) . The total package for Donnaruma (transfer fee + wages) would be lower than the deal we agreed for Onana. Considering a lot of people on here (including you, Shappy) were saying what an excellent signing Onana was when we signed him, I don’t know how anybody could try to argue that Donnaruma wouldn’t represent good business.
5.) 09 Aug 2025 12:31:32
RA is still searching for an experienced CB with pace, I know for a fact…. He is seeing very little between McGuire and Deligt and making do with them both and both are too slow and ponderous for what he wants.
6.) 09 Aug 2025 13:25:23
You know for a fact, how so?
7.) 09 Aug 2025 13:41:01
You’re be surprised……your choice if you believe me or not AJH…. and today’s game again showing the reason why, shambles at back in centre for there goal, this defence will get crucified every game against decent teams.
8.) 09 Aug 2025 15:02:04
Won't be the last time we see RA in that jacket, I know that for a fact.
9.) 09 Aug 2025 16:37:59
German you know nothing.
10.) 09 Aug 2025 18:01:41
Where you get that Donnarumma is one of the best in he’s position from?
11.) 09 Aug 2025 18:09:21
That's an insult to nothing whiskey red.
12.) 09 Aug 2025 20:01:15
If he is not looking he should be, well his scouts should be.
We should gift Barcelona Rashford in direct exchange for Cubarsi.
Of all the central CB available he is the one we should be courting.
13.) 10 Aug 2025 07:51:55
Exactly Jimbo. Anyone with an ounce of sense knows that clubs are always looking and more so us, because the lack of leader/ experience/ pace in that position…. Yes Deligt/ McGuire/ Martinez can do a job at CB, but that’s not what we need, we need much more than that, RA knows this too he would be a fool if he didn’t.
I know you all think DeLigt and Martinez are great most of that led because they wear a red shirt, but seriously if they played for another team in the EPL and based on last season showings, would you really buy either! If the answer to that is yes, then your happy with mid table.
14.) 10 Aug 2025 07:56:25
I have eyes, German.
15.) 10 Aug 2025 07:56:40
Donnaruma is a good shot stopper but not so good at commanding his penalty box.
16.) 10 Aug 2025 13:11:06
He is a great shot stopper, but for a giant he is poor at commanding his area and coming for crosses, that means he is not one of the best in his position, plus he more likely than the greats to have a ric or two in him.
17.) 10 Aug 2025 17:46:47
Donnaruma forced arguably the best goalkeeper of all time out of his national team at the age of just 17 and then went on to win the Euros, earning himself the goalkeeper of the tournament award in the process. He was later voted the best goalkeeper in the world by sports journalists and club captains. This season just gone, he won the most prestigious club competition in world football and again found himself in the team of the competition.
So, with all due respect, German, I hope you’ll understand why I’m far more inclined to take the opinions of his peers over those of some angry internet troll whose sole purpose in life seems to be disagreeing with other people online.
18.) 11 Aug 2025 15:11:35
Redseven - Forced? or the other keeper was 360 and well well past his sell by? Donnaruma is no better than an 18 year old de gea, he's not that great at all he reminds me of Onana a lot to be honest. I must have watchd him playe 15/ 20 games last season and he had 1 good game.
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23 May 2026 06:59:02
It’s looking likely that Ederson will be our first signing of the summer. Have not seen much of him so what does everyone think?
1.) 23 May 2026 07:53:37
Watched Atlanta the other day on TV v Milan just because of him, and he scored after 7 mins, so therefore I can only assume he is the best CM in the world. Seriously, though, he looks, from what I've seen since we were linked, athletic, breaks up play, and reads the game well.
I guess a better version of Ugarte. Profile is exactly what we need. My only concern is he's fairly cheap for today's fees, and there doesn't seem to be clubs climbing over each other to sign him, but we have to trust this new recruitment team.
2.) 23 May 2026 11:08:39
I've never watched him, no idea. But his name has been in the mix for a while now, so I can only think that he has been heavily scouted.
Look, going by last year's window, you have to put your faith in Vivell and co to get it right again.
£35m too tells me that he is a squad member rather than a guaranteed starter right now, which points to us probably spending more on other targets.
3.) 23 May 2026 11:11:36
He had been great for Atlanta over the years. He excelled under their previous coach, with his high intensity pressing game.
Very good technically.
EPL is a different sport practically, so whether he can make the transition is anybody's guess.
Based on what I've seen of him, I'd be optimistic.
4.) 23 May 2026 11:49:15
He only has a year left on his contract and that is also part of the reason his price is where it is. We have been interested in him 2/3 years now.
5.) 23 May 2026 12:10:14
If he comes, he will be a starter, imo. I'm not sure price dictates how often you start.
We do need 2 or even 3 players for cm, and they will all start plenty of games. If they only get 2 in, plus Mainoo, it gives 3 players for 2 positions, so all will be starters regularly in a 60 game season.
Working on the assumption Ugarte leaves.
If they only sign 2, they'll need cover from the academy/reserves to fill the 4th spot on the squad.
6.) 23 May 2026 14:27:42
Ederson, Joao Gomes, Mateus Fernandes, Alex Scott, Elliot Anderson, Tonali. Those are the main names I've seen linked. The last two are biggest money. Tbh, if we get any two of that list, I'll be happy, as it'll be a big improvement on what we have.
7.) 23 May 2026 20:04:37
I would take Bruno G and Tonali from Newcastle without a doubt.
Then buy a decent CB, experienced with pace, then a starting, experienced striker, full of pace. That would do me for this window.
I would only look at players that could get into the top 4 sides, and all with experience, something which we seriously lack.
8.) 24 May 2026 10:55:15
Hope you're right, Ken. And you're right, price doesn't dictate it at all, don't even know why I said that looking back at it.
But I am happy to see us try to remedy the cm quickly if reports are anything to go by.
18 May 2026 15:07:36
Has everyone seen the latest Cas post on FB?
You don’t wear the shirt, you carry it.
Looks like it is an advert to attract his replacement.
12 May 2026 06:43:06
Jose back to Madrid apparently, I'm predicting initial success, then a massive fallout and he will be back to Chelsea by Christmas.
1.) 12 May 2026 08:48:17
Crazy move for all parties. Jose needs to go and manage Portugal next.
2.) 12 May 2026 09:10:18
He will win the league with Madrid next year.
3.) 12 May 2026 10:49:06
Bizarre. The guy's pattern at every club he goes to is so predictable.
4.) 12 May 2026 11:21:01
Why is it crazy?
5.) 12 May 2026 12:34:47
It'll end in tears. It always does.
Will make good TV I guess (off the pitch).
6.) 12 May 2026 12:35:07
Mourinho is historically one of football's best short-term elite managers, but his intense, confrontational style often creates diminishing returns after 2-3 seasons, leaving clubs needing significant cultural or tactical rebuilding afterward.
7.) 12 May 2026 12:39:40
Not the last time he was in Madrid, Philip.
8.) 12 May 2026 13:29:23
He seems like a very odd fit. Jose's style of football is deep, compact defence and explosive counterattack. Madrid's fullbacks are all attack minded, and I can't see the likes of Mbappe and Vinicius buying into his defensive expectations. As we saw with Alonso, if the players aren't happy with the manager, the manager gets the boot.
9.) 12 May 2026 16:38:20
He did not play a defensive style last time he was at Madrid.
10.) 12 May 2026 16:39:34
Well, he did alright last time he was there, so I don't see it being a problem for Madrid this time. By all accounts, Mbappe will be gone anyway.
{Ed077's Note - "if they can find a suitable taker"
11.) 12 May 2026 17:18:30
He can't go to Saudi, surely. Who else can afford him? I think he stays, and Jose will sort it all out.
12.) 12 May 2026 17:55:31
Rubin for Benfica?
13.) 12 May 2026 18:48:22
Can't possibly see how Mbappe stays, all fans want rid... Talk of him to the scousers... He will surely upset that dressing room...
Got to be to EPL, it's only fools who will pay the money....
This is a time when hopefully SJR sticks to being a skinflint, certainly don't want him at United... He is Toxic.
14.) 12 May 2026 20:04:32
Who will be Jose's fall guy? Mbappe, Trent?
15.) 12 May 2026 20:35:45
Seeing as we are apparently backing the manager now, maybe we should have offered him the job! We would have at least won something for once.
16.) 12 May 2026 22:21:47
Eric, I think it might be the guy who claimed to be racially abused by one of Jose's players, and Jose's response was, "A stadium where Vinicius plays, something happens, always."
Ken, I didn't say Jose plays defensive. I said he wants his teams to play with deep, defensive compactness when not in possession.
He's not one for a high press, and expects wingers to defend (unless it's Ronaldo). I just can't see this Real team getting on board with his quite rigid team shape.
17.) 13 May 2026 08:13:19
As I said, Danny, I think he will win the league next season. The Madrid players are craving leadership.
18.) 13 May 2026 17:50:29
Break glass and call for someone to sort out an utter mess in the dressing room. Enter Jose. Suspect empowered to sort out the dressing room egos that have run amok. Short term situation that needs someone who doesn't care about upsetting anyone. If fully backed, suspect he will win something next season and move on.
19.) 13 May 2026 18:03:16
Yes, I agree, Red Man. The right man in the right place at the right time. He'll knock a few had together and unite the dressing room, cause a bit of havoc, bank a few trophies in 2 seasons, and eventually go a step too far and leave with his reputation restored and a whipping pay off and take Portugal to the next World Cup.
20.) 13 May 2026 20:04:40
I think it will end badly. Player power is out of control there. He has a chance, if he takes an axe to them, but that will mean some big names leaving. Mbappe is an issue, and has nowhere to go. That will be a challenge.
11 Apr 2026 16:26:24
If only we had sacked Ruben a few weeks earlier, we might have been in with a shout when Arsenal bottled it. Seriously though what is going on with them?
1.) 11 Apr 2026 19:37:49
Think it says all you need to know about Arsenal.
2.) 12 Apr 2026 05:30:25
They're allergic to trophies, Grim, and crumble under the slightest bit of pressure. Plus, in their defense, half the squad is only just coming back from injury. ?
I'm all for it. As much as I hate seeing City succeed, Arsenal winning the league would be terrible for the image of the EPL.
In my 30+ years of following football, I don't recall a more boring side to watch, and their set-piece antics are embarrassing.
3.) 12 Apr 2026 11:15:06
It's like WrestleMania whenever they get a corner. I watched the game, too, and whenever Bournemouth conceded a corner, you could see them frustrated with themselves, as they knew what was coming.
Box in the GK and start grappling, shoving, pushing... Yeah, it's been successful for them this season, and probably the reason they're top of the league, but it's not the kinda stuff I want to see.
4.) 12 Apr 2026 13:20:06
Mikel Arteta spent a lot of time as a player at Everton, and his managerial career suggests that he is more entrenched in that underdog style of management rather than anything he might have picked up under Wenger or Pep.
He plays with four CB's and two CDM's. It's an underdog approach.
If you have a top club that can afford to spend heavily to rebuild the team, then you should be able to get them challenging for titles.
However, it takes a manager with the right mentality to carry that team over the line.
Arteta has a weak mentality, and that bleeds into his team.
The funny thing would be if City beat them to the title, only to get a points deduction, gifting Arsenal the title, and meaning they can't claim to have truly "won" the title.
5.) 12 Apr 2026 15:58:30
I don't want City to win it again, but Arsenal are horrible, and horrible to watch. The level of s***hous3ry is staggering, not just the set piece wrestling. If they do win it, I think it will be a hugely unpopular win.
04 Apr 2026 10:28:58
I know we have had lots of discussions over the next manager, whether Carrick should stay or bring in someone new; however, maybe we should just accept that Bruno is the de facto manager who makes all the decisions at this club, both on and off field, so let’s stop messing around and install him as the player/coach.
1.) 04 Apr 2026 15:27:53
90s are back in fashion. Why not? Gullit and Vialli did better as player-coaches than full-time managers.
If we're talking hypothetically, and considering the way football has changed, it could be a genuine innovation.
The Director of Football signs the players and sets the play style.
Coaches coach, and perhaps the captain could work more like cricket, making on-field tactical, reactionary changes.
Who's the best player-coach ever?
What current players in the EPL could be a player-coach/manager?
2.) 04 Apr 2026 16:11:29
Kenny Dalglish was very successful as a player coach.
I don't see that set up happening in football Ur.
In general, I prefer the players play, coaches coach, and managers manage approach.
3.) 05 Apr 2026 16:55:55
Kenny Dalgliesh is the best one, accepted.
13 May 2026 17:47:46
He deserves a shot, let's see how we progress next season.
If he fails, then maybe there will be a better choice of managers available next summer.
07 May 2026 07:53:31
We all have our views on Greenwood, many of them negative, like mine, but let's not pretend that he isn't a good player. The newspaper that gave him the zero rating also gave every other player a zero rating, so let's add some context.
01 Feb 2026 11:56:22
Fortunately I think Rashford does not want to come back.
Maybe this is part of the deal going on in the back ground with Barcelona trying to get Rashford cheaper than what was agreed and the club saying, fair enough we will take him back then. If you want him pay the price.
17 Jan 2026 11:22:57
Lotus-Cheek and Gomes are the names doing the rounds.
06 Jan 2026 18:28:39
Jeez…. At least we have form for getting personnel back after we get rid of them.
12 Jun 2026 15:11:47
£120m guaranteed is mental for a midfielder, it's up there with £130m for Alvarez.
23 May 2026 07:19:08
Aren't there clauses in the contract that we get more money if they win trophies?
23 May 2026 07:16:19
Glad to see that back of him ?, I'm sure all the other clubs said the same when Fergie retired.
23 May 2026 07:14:59
Kroupi seems to be the most wanted striker in the Premier League at the moment, so I can see him being very expensive.
There seem to be few options ready from the academy, so maybe we will go for someone like Lewandowski on a free.
21 May 2026 07:09:27
The standard is so bad that three of our teams are in European finals. Villa comfortably won theirs last night; congratulations to them.
What is happening, and has been for a while, is that the traditional middle-of-the-table teams are becoming very good because of all the money in the game. There is no easy game in the Premier League.
Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, and Sunderland have played some outstanding football this season.
If the standard was so bad, there are 19 other teams who could have taken advantage of it, but didn't, so no sour grapes or bitterness, congrats to the team who found a way to win.