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22 Nov 2025 19:33:08
Matheus Cunha was due to switch the Christmas lights on tonight, in Altrincham, but the council have issued a statement to the effect he will not be doing so, due to the fact he had been involved in an accident at training today.
The club are yet to make any statement, but hopefully it's not to serious an issue. Probably Mount would play on Monday if he can't make it. Don't want to start getting injuries with Afcon on the horizon.
1.) 22 Nov 2025 20:18:40
Sully is investigating, he will provide an update if he can find anything out apparently.
26 Sep 2025 15:57:27
The global talent search continues.
Cristian Orozco, a very highly rated 17 year old defensive midfielder who plays for Fortaleza, in Colombia has signed a pre contract agreement and will become a United player when he turns 18, next July. A deal similar to that of Diego Leon who signed last summer.
He recently captained his country to the final at the South American U17 Championships, but were beaten by Brazil.
This drive for worldwide talent is being led by Jason Wilcox and Head of Recruitment Christopher Vivell who discovers the talent.
Even if all these signings don't become first team regulars it is hoped that a pool of talent will be created and sold to help finance new signings.
A very solid business strategy, if successful!
1.) 27 Sep 2025 09:46:14
Over the last decade we have spent over a billion on players most of which haven't even come close to being value for money. Huge fees, huge wages and underwhelming performances.
Many of these players we have ended up stuck with after they've flopped as no other clubs are willing to match their wages.
I'm not saying we shouldn't spend big on some signings, but we need a more balanced approach.
I really like the idea of scouting the world for the best young talent at academy level and looking to bring them into the club.
The signings of Sekou Kone, Ayyden Heaven, Chido Obi, Diego Leon, and Enzo Kana-Biyik have all happened under the new ownership. If even one of them becomes a regular first team player then that represents the best investment in players our club have made in over a decade. With the club having spent only a few million in total to bring them ALL into the club. While their low wages and high potential means even the ones who ultimately don't make it, we will still be able to sell them for a profit.
We have actually seen this model used at our club before the INEOS take over. We signed young players like Hannibal, Kambwala, Alvaro Fernandez, Harry Amass, Toby Collyer, the Fletcher twins, and Garnacho from other academies both in England and abroad, with us selling Hannibal, Kambwala, Fernandez, and Garnacho all for a profit. If Amass and Collyer don't make it to the level we need, then no doubt they will also sell for far more than we paid to bring them in.
With the tighter financial regulations in football this has to be seen as a sensible way to run the club both from a financial perspective and a footballing one.
It allows us to bring in some of the best young talents from around the world, players who maybe initially flit between the under 21's and the first team while they settle, they may even go out on a loan or two (look at the new role for Jonny Evans), or provide squad depth for the first team. Quality depth, who aren't being paid a fortune, and who are happier to be a rotation option.
If they take their chances then they become first team regulars, if not then after a 2-3 years we sell them at a profit and reinvest that money into the first team squad.
If every year we spend 3-5m on a handful of young academy players, but we sell 3-5 ex-academy players for 20-50m then we are making huge profits. Occasionally we will get a first team regular out of it, or maybe a player like Garnacho who has talent but isn't the right fit for us who we can sell for a huge fee on their own.
Over the past decade our best value for money transfers haven't been brought into the club through the front door with the big fanfare, but quietly slipped in through the backdoor into the academy before flourishing into the first team.
It's not the only approach we should look to do, but definitely an important one that we can and should be exploiting far more.
2.) 27 Sep 2025 10:19:42
I was confused when INEOS were banging on about this, this was United’s transfer policy for years under Fergie.
We all remember the famous remarks he made about no value in the market and then some random 20year old would turn up from some unheard of country and not last long, or be shipped off to Antwerp. Occasionally he would get one big spend like a Berbatov, van Perise or a Cole.
It wasn’t until Fergie retired that the Glazers started throwing money at the problem, obviously not their money, and it hasn’t really created a stable side and long term success.
3.) 27 Sep 2025 18:08:53
Global search for a decent manager would be a good start….
Then get the club all teams to play same way under that managers direction.
What we got now is just bordering on insanity, if this kid is special talent, he leaves, that’s 100%.
09 Aug 2025 12:06:41
The club has officially announced the signing of Benjamin Sesko, 5 year deal with a year's option.
Obviously, an element of inexperience exists, but over the past two seasons Sesko has scored the most goals of any player under the age of 23 in Europe’s top five leagues.
Wish him all the best luck in his future with us, hope for his and our sakes it is a massively successful future.
07 Aug 2025 17:35:04
Being reported that RB Leipzig have this afternoon accepted our offer for Sesko, which is approx £73.7m.
They have also given permission for him to fly over to England such that his medical may be carried out.
Should be completed pretty quickly now, the club want to introduce him to the crowd at Saturday's friendly against Fiorentina.
Could we really get Baleba as well? Think if someone said a few day's back we would be going for him I would of suggested an urgent appointment with their doctor.
Please, please make it happen.
1.) 07 Aug 2025 18:58:08
Considering how long Mbeumo took, this has been surprisingly fast, and now we are talking to Brighton about Baleba. Seems we have some urgency to get all the signings in before the beginning of the season, then spend the rest of the transfer window on sales maybe. Refreshing anyway.
2.) 07 Aug 2025 22:22:36
Newcastle made us act fast here.
3.) 08 Aug 2025 06:55:01
Are we waiting for the Barcoders to make an offer before we move? ?.
4.) 08 Aug 2025 09:04:29
My boredom was brief.
17 Jul 2025 14:53:58
According to David Ornstein we have today made a new bid for Mbuemo.
Apparently it is £65m fixed with £5m in extras. If true and they decline we must walk away. If accepted he is on the plane tomorrow.
Reckon today this whole saga ends.
1.) 17 Jul 2025 15:09:56
Fingers crossed. Wonder if Newcastle interest in Wissa has forced an offer although sure it was coming.
2.) 17 Jul 2025 15:26:05
I imagine there is some give from Brentford on payment terms that help us out.
We want to improve on negotiations and behind the scenes things will be but unfortunately clubs know our situation and PL clubs are not necessarily desperate for sales.
Hopefully we will see a few more through the door next couple of weeks.
3.) 17 Jul 2025 15:42:57
Frustrating for fans but if he’s on the plane for the USA tour then it’s job done and onto next couple of transfers hopefully. A quick double would be nice with Mbuemo and maybe the Lyon CM we’ve been linked with recently.
4.) 17 Jul 2025 15:46:57
Would not be completely surprised if it gave a little 'nudge' spenno, but if it brings resolution I am all for it.
We are not going to sign 5 or 6 new players but another 2 of good quality can make a big difference.
Don't subscribe to the linear theory that all players will just continue in the same way they were playing last season, some are much better than they performed, and some of the younger ones have got more experience, add in some decent newcomers and there is good reason to look forward to the new season.
I can't wait!
5.) 17 Jul 2025 16:44:13
Sancho agreement was the trigger.
6.) 17 Jul 2025 16:44:33
Good player, but the whole negotiation reminds me of Maguire and Leicester. At least this time we didn’t wait all summer.
But £70M for a guy with a year left is definitely us being BrENT Over.
I’m also thinking that might be us at the top of the field.
7.) 17 Jul 2025 16:57:26
Utd Road, I know you want to create this narrative but Brentford had the option to extend by a year which gave them leverage. Until we know they exact break down of the fee and payment structure £70M in today’s figures for a player who was involved in 30 G/ A last season is probably fair.
8.) 17 Jul 2025 17:34:33
Don't forget that Brentford have the option of the 1 year extension. Technically, he has 2 years left.
9.) 17 Jul 2025 17:37:45
£70m for one of the best signings we could have made. I think he’s undervalued!
10.) 17 Jul 2025 18:00:34
Hopefully this deal gets done now.
As for Newcastle's interest in Wissa, personally given the lack of options available he should be a player that we should be considering now. Only has a year left on his deal, valued between 30-40m, scored 19 goals last season and links very well with Mbeumo.
11.) 17 Jul 2025 18:10:30
He would be a great option at a fair price, and of course has a telepathic understanding with Mbeumo. But of course they're not going to give us both on a platter.
12.) 17 Jul 2025 18:42:25
I genuinely believe if Salah hadn’t have signed his extension, Liverpool would be looking at Mbuemo as his replacement.
Only problem if we can get him signed is that we will need Cameroon to not qualify for the ACON so we don’t lose him, but we need Cameroon to qualify so Onana pops off for a few weeks ?.
13.) 17 Jul 2025 22:27:01
Wissa, Vlahaovic, Watkins. All good options for No9. Oh and did I mention Rashford ?.
14.) 17 Jul 2025 23:42:46
Ports a factual narrative that you don’t like as it doesn’t fit your narrative.
We are paying exactly what Brentford asked for 3-4 weeks ago, the same value as Spurs allegedly offered.
BM is a good player but to suggest our negotiating and commercial expertise has improved is false.
I know little of BMs contract but had previously understood in general the player had to agree to any extension.
Man City, Liverpool or Chelsea would have secured a better price or paid the price when asked.
15.) 18 Jul 2025 00:40:19
Utd Road we have gotten a really good player at a fair price. Given our position that we could add Cunha and Mbeumo is great work. Our negotiating team clearly did an excellent job convincing those players that we're the best place for them.
Your assertion about those other teams is completely unprovable. Liverpool are paying 120M for Wirtz, Chelsea could pay over 80M for Mudryk and City paid 100M for Grealish.
We have two players good enough to play for any side in the league at fair value, and at reported contracts of c.150k/ w that are also fair value. If you don't see improvement then you stay in your bubble of negativity.
16.) 18 Jul 2025 05:50:12
Don, Cunha or Mbuemo would not get in regularly any of the potential top 4, whilst both very good players they are not great players, let’s not kid ourselves and take off the tints.
You moan about people being negative, but be realistic, what we seen in recent years to be optimistic about.
Even RA who I like a lot and want him badly to succeed, he not showed anything in past 6 months that actually transforms to us doing exceptionally well this coming season, if we are being realistic.
We need hell of a lot more yet, because even if we score more goals we certainly will let a lot more in.
17.) 18 Jul 2025 07:18:06
It’s not factual Utd Road, it’s an opinion.
18.) 18 Jul 2025 08:54:25
Just amazed at the responses treating this as a done deal.
19.) 18 Jul 2025 09:24:48
German, our metrics beyond goals were trending in the right direction last year. We simply didn't take our chances. Defensively, other than the GK, we have good players. I think there is far too much negativity about the standard of the squad. My viewpoint is that last year we'd half a CL level side playing with half a championship level side. And our attack was certainly the main issue.
20.) 18 Jul 2025 12:48:00
It is AM2.
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03 May 2026 21:25:35
First League double over the scousers for some time and was totally deserved.
Certainly some drama involved. Amad really going through a bad patch, needs to finish the season on the bench. Strange as he had a pretty decent Afcon, especially first few games when he was outstanding.
Think Sene can be forgiven his aberration given his performances all season, just DO NOT do it again! Of course it didn't ultimately matter as we won, I might not of been so forgiving had we not done so.
While Kobbie and Bruno are rightly getting the plaudits, I want to give a mention to Ayden Heaven, he has been excellent of late, to perform at today's level given the pressure and relevance of the game was impressive, and don't forget he is only 19.
Poor old Arsenal, they only got £1m for him, oh dear how sad!
Whether you think he should, or not, get the job, I cannot see any likelihood of MC not becoming permanent manager. They need to ensure this summer's incomings give him the best possible chance of success. It's also as important to ensure we move on the players that need to be gotten rid of.
I have to say I am optimistic as to the right players coming in and expect a gross spend of £300m this summer.
1.) 03 May 2026 21:45:49
I agree. I would also mention Mbeumo, I think he played a big part in opening their defence with constant running and pressing.
2.) 03 May 2026 22:23:23
Yes, Heaven, agree Mbeumo had his best game for some time. His poor form seemed to have started when he was moved to play centrally. Think he needs to be left to play his proper position, he certainly was playing well and effectively prior to being moved.
3.) 04 May 2026 07:25:30
I would play Amad in every game remaining. We have secured CL, and he needs a run of games to feel some love. That, in turn, would hopefully carry forth into pre season and next year.
Just my opinion.
30 Apr 2026 20:12:28
Have to say am pleased to see Kobbie has signed his new contract, 5 year term to 2031 with a probable option for a 12 month extension.
Seems his salary has increased from £25k per week to about £135k per week basic and bonuses of about £15k. Nice work if you can get it! I would be happy if someone would give me £25k a week.
To think that not long back he was pushing for a loan move to Napoli and we could of well of lost him permanently. Am not saying he is the ultimate definitive answer, but he certainly has high potential and I for one am very pleased we should see the fulfilment of that potential at O. T.
1.) 30 Apr 2026 22:03:12
He also looks like he's getting back to his best, and his best is pretty good.
2.) 30 Apr 2026 22:56:45
I am glad he has signed and come down from his initial reported 180k demands. He has the skillset to be one of our highest paid players, but I really want to see him kick on in terms of his mazy run we saw against Brentford.
It is a positive step, though.
Make no mistake.
Next, we need to get him a suitable Casemiro replacement to ensure it gives Mainoo the protection he needs to get the best out of him. It is why the likes of Baleba make a lot of sense, providing we don't get our pants pulled down by Brighton.
3.) 01 May 2026 10:11:37
I wouldn't be paying anywhere near 70-75 million for Beleba, which is apparently what Brighton are asking for, especially after the season he's just had.
Anderson or Tonali would be my 1st choice, and then get the boy Stiller in from Stuttgart, which would probably cost us a lot less money.
They are saying he has a buy out clause for around 38 million Euros. Those two, with Mainoo, I think, would be really strong going into next season.
17 Apr 2026 22:45:13
U18s were playing Crystal Palace this evening in Semi Final of FA Youth Cup at O. T.
Yay, we have just won the game 2-1 following extra time, goals from JJ Gabriel and the winner scored by Chido Obi.
Final is against City, at Etihad, will be quite a match, we are top 2 team's in U18s Premier League.
We are due to play Palace again on Wed, this will be the final of U18s Premier League Cup. Clearly they will be looking for revenge.
Hopefully the end of the season brings success with 2 trophies, nothing better than having a winning mentality instilled as early as possible. Ultimately, mental strength will play a significant role in achievement in the professional game.
02 Apr 2026 22:24:05
The club have announced that as part of this summer's pre-season we will play a friendly against Leeds Utd on 12th August at Croke Park in Dublin.
Apparently, this will be the first time ever a club football match will have taken place at this venue.
Quite an honour!
This will be a real opportunity for all you Irish lads to watch the boys on your home territory.
1.) 03 Apr 2026 00:52:56
I'm not sure people will realise what an honour it is and how historic an event it is. Truly remarkable. I'm so pleased.
2.) 03 Apr 2026 10:24:46
Absolutely, Ken. Croke Park is an extraordinary venue, and having a game like this there is a huge step for the GAA and for Ireland in general, given the history there.
3.) 03 Apr 2026 13:19:25
There will be some serious trouble for that game. Dirty Leeds are supposed to be bringing thousands & with Utd's Irish following, I suspect there will be major trouble.
4.) 03 Apr 2026 14:32:37
No, there won't.
5.) 04 Apr 2026 10:29:00
I doubt it, and, besides, I'm sure the Irish authorities are, unfortunately, due to their turbulent political history, well versed in dealing with crowd trouble. You'd be foolish to travel there with the intent of causing trouble.
6.) 04 Apr 2026 12:11:32
Dumb post shappy we don't have trouble at big sporting events in Ireland.
Voted best traveling fans at every competition we ever qualified for.
Fans in ire rugby and gaa sit with other fans from opposing teams even at international level.
Ignorant post.
What turbulent political history? You mean the history of having your country invaded like Ukraine or Palestine and standing up for you freedom?
Tell me what crowd trouble the Irish police are used to?
7.) 04 Apr 2026 12:47:19
I assume you're on a wind up there, Shappy. Crowd trouble is hardly ever a thing here. There sometimes is trouble for refs at GAA games, but fan vs fan trouble doesn't happen. Even when the English hooligan group tore up Landsdowne Road around 30 years ago, it was entirely one sided.
It always strikes me as incredibly sad how much football fans miss out on because of needing to be segregated. Gaelic games and rugby games are so much more fun to go to because of how much the fans mix.
8.) 04 Apr 2026 12:48:07
Ken, what I'm saying is the Irish authorities have recent history in dealing with far bigger issues than some drunken ejits at a football match.
The Irish fans always do themselves proud wherever they go, and I don't think anyone is suggesting that if there was to be any trouble at this game that it would be the Irish fans. It's the traveling English fans, who, it is being suggested, could cause trouble.
All I'm saying is, given everything Ireland has dealt with, that it would be foolish for English fans to try and start trouble over there.
I certainly don't want to make this into a political debate.
I accept that I am woefully ill-equipped to discuss the intricate details of the problems that have happened in Ireland. I'm just highlighting that they have dealt with far worse than some drunken football fans trying to start a scrap.
For what it's worth, I don't think any of the fans who would look to start trouble will likely travel to Ireland for a pre-season game anyway. Certainly not in the kind of numbers that would actually pose a serious problem. I'd imagine 90% plus of the stadium will be filled with local Irish fans taking the opportunity to watch Manchester United without the expense of crossing the Irish Sea.
9.) 04 Apr 2026 13:26:42
I read Shappy's post and didn't interpret it that way at all, lads.
Not ignorant or dumb, Shappy. Thanks for the follow up post trying to clarify it, but there was no need at all.
10.) 04 Apr 2026 14:34:49
I hear Shappy, and yes there are eejits here too that can cause trouble, but as sporting fans on a mass scale, there is a completely different feel to what you experience in other countries when you go to major sporting events.
There are more issues with minor and junior parochial club games, to be honest.
The history surrounding the venue is worth a read, and intl matches were played there during the rebuilding of Lansdown Rd rugby too.
But the fact that 2 English teams are playing there is breaking new ground, and is most welcome, and a huge step forward that would be welcomed by the vast majority of the Irish people. It's hugely significant and great news.
11.) 04 Apr 2026 16:13:07
I'm sure it'll be a great event and will only be positive for Ireland. I might look and see if I can get a ticket. Being the summer holidays, I could take a few days off to enjoy the Emerald Isle.
15 Mar 2026 13:01:39
Hey Jimbobred, hope you are around.
I have just come on to site for first time since Thurs pm, have been unable to visit since then.
First thing to say is sorry, but we were both talking about different things with my post about Schlotterbeck! Having read the responses it seems you were actually referring to Licha when you commented about being injury prone. As I meant my post as principally about Schlotterbeck, my assumption upon reading your response was that it was he you were referring to!
I thought it was a wrong thing to say so my follow up post, detailing an injury record, was therefore not about Licha but Schlotterbeck. Hence the ensuing confusion.
Anyway, just wanted to clarify, it was not meant to be having a go at you and sorry if you thought so.
Finally, I agree that, sadly, it might be the time to move Licha on, although it will be a huge disappointment as like with many others he is one of my favourite players. Oh, and how anyone could think the injury profile I posted related to Licha is surprising, it bears no similarities.
1.) 15 Mar 2026 18:02:49
All good, mate, no need to apologise, I was more concerned you were having some kind of medical episode, it made that little sense what you were saying across them both. ?
I Want Our Trophy Back's rumour replies
24 Feb 2026 19:03:06
Eric, it still is my read! It certainly beats the crap that is written in most of the so-called reliable newspapers.
23 Feb 2026 23:44:22
This ''story'' is being reported by Fichajes. They have the credibility of a combination of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Mandelson and The Daily Sport. Do not believe a word of it. You will find more truth in this week's copy of the Beano.
24 Dec 2025 14:58:37
SWYW- Utter nonsense.
24 Nov 2025 15:53:54
Been quite a bit of talk that RA has been impressed by his performances this season and that he was close to a call up.
Think he may well get an opportunity come Afcon time, he play's right side so could get a chance to see if he can step up and maybe getting him in the first team squad now is a precursor to this.
Seen him a few times this season and he has looked pretty impressive, would really like to see him show what he can do. Would not be surprised to see Jack Fletcher also get a call up, his performances have been good as well.
12 Nov 2025 14:14:45
What utter nonsense.
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03 May 2026 22:23:23
Yes, Heaven, agree Mbeumo had his best game for some time. His poor form seemed to have started when he was moved to play centrally. Think he needs to be left to play his proper position, he certainly was playing well and effectively prior to being moved.
20 Apr 2026 22:11:06
Ken, clearly there are no guarantees that any player will perform at a predetermined level when they move clubs. There will always be an element of lottery about it.
Decisions about buying or selling a player are made by people based upon what the player is actually doing. You cannot second guess what may or may not happen, so you cannot base decisions on imponderables.
Watkins has previously performed at a high level, but this season not quite so. Indeed, seemingly Villa are looking to sell him this summer and are looking for between £30-£40m. I would certainly prefer this amount of money to be invested elsewhere.
To support the assertion his performances have not been quite as good, his 11 goals this season have taken 2472 minutes playing time.
Take away yesterday, and his stats would be 8 goals, each taking 297 minutes to score. Even with yesterday, it is a goal every 224 minutes.
If you look at Sesko, in his first season in a new league he has by no means been playing regularly; in fact, he has played 1502 minutes, but he has scored 9 goals, thus one every 166 minutes. Clearly superior to Watkins, I fully expect these figures to improve next season with improved playing time.
I still think I would prefer other options to Watkins, although if it had been a few years ago it may well have been different, and the hope of getting him on a free transfer will not happen.
20 Apr 2026 14:25:51
Before Villa's game yesterday, Watkins had a season total of 8 league goals. Sesko has 9 league goals. On the basis of him having one good game and scoring a hat trick, should we go and spend many millions on him? Villa would ask for a fortune. They did last summer.
This would seem to scream Match of the Day fever. He would be far too expensive, and is he really the right age profile for the club? Also, some think his performance levels have started to decline.
Should we buy him? Just my view, but no, no, indeed thrice no.
18 Apr 2026 16:52:05
Agree, Shappy, although would not be against 3 at the back.
If we, at worst, draw the game, we remain 7 points ahead of Chelsea and in a pretty strong place to obtain Champions League.
Obviously, a win would extend the lead to 10 points and, clearly, we would be in a very, very strong position.
All that matters tonight is the result. Don't care about the performance.
Just don't lose the game.
18 Apr 2026 15:19:37
Spenno, Kukonki played in F.A. Youth Cup semi final last night.
Dsg, Fredricson is injured, only recently made an attempted comeback from injury, and has now sustained a fresh one. He would definitely have been in the squad otherwise.