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16 Dec 2025 11:56:14
Few articles on Twitter claiming the club did want Bruno to go in the summer, but didn't have the stomach for the decision. Seems to be his own words.
Bit of a difference from the view at the time that they'd left it totally up to him.
1.) 16 Dec 2025 13:53:14
It would always look better for the club if Bruno had said 'Yes, I want to leave', rather than for the club to accept an offer and try push him out.
ED002, did say that runo had previously turned down a January transfer off from SA. Perhaps this summer Bruno will move.
One thing is certain, he is clearly miffed at the situation. Could he be angling for a move in January now? Doubtful, yes possible.
2.) 16 Dec 2025 15:39:35
I put a post in reply to a thread on the banter page explaining why I think he’s got to go. We need to cash in, his stock is still high as his stats are good, it’s a WC year and it’s makes sense for Saudi to want him.
I have no idea of his net book value but I would assume it’s zero as he’s fulfilled his first contract.
Sell him and spend whatever it takes on Anderson. That’s the RCM position sorted along with part of the midfield opposition runners issue that’s constantly costing us.
We can then sort the LCM position either in the summer or pull the cash forward and buy someone else in Jan (Baleba, Stiller or Wharton) . I’d love to see Anderson and Wharton together in our midfield, two prem proven players who cover good amounts of ground with slightly different but complementary attributes.
3.) 16 Dec 2025 16:39:15
Assuming this is actually coming from Fernandes I find it odd, the fact he has done it and the timing.
As club captain this is not something I would expect within the season
Whether something has gone on behind the scenes and he is now looking for an exit in January. just all very odd and not sure the hierarchy will be pleased.
4.) 16 Dec 2025 16:55:54
I’d like to see Bruno with Wharton and Anderson as a midfield. Elite.
5.) 16 Dec 2025 17:19:02
Get rid and take the 57 million, he's going to be nearly 32 by the start of next season.
Buy two proper central midfielders that can actually play there.
We have more than enough creativity in the team now with Mount, Amad, Mbembo and Cunha.
6.) 16 Dec 2025 22:33:19
Do we though, Simo?
I'd say Bruno probably has more assists than those four combined, this season. Probably more goals than two or three of them put together as well.
7.) 17 Dec 2025 01:26:41
I hear the argument about selling Bruno at his peak but in terms of creativity Wharton and/or Anderson are nowhere near his level. yet
I remember Madrid fans calling for Modric to leave but he stayed four more years and played at a very high level and it might be argued that they have not found a better replacement.
Let his value run down I don't care. The Board should find a way to finance transfers of midfielders coming in without selling our best asset
I want Bruno to stay. Get better midfielders to defend and work alongside him and let him do his best work. attacking the opposition.
8.) 18 Dec 2025 16:02:33
I love Bruno and think he's been our best player of the last decade by some distance.
Yet it's as obvious as the sun in the sky on a cloudless day that he doesn't naturally fit into this team. While his age means that he isn't someone to build around, and you don't get the best out of him unless you build around him.
The problem is that he was still by some margin our best player last season. It'd be a brave decision to force him out at the start of a rebuild and with no guarantees that you could adequately replace him. So I understand why the club left the decision up to him, that way at least they mitigate the backlash if things don't work out immediately.
Yet forcing him out last summer would probably have been the best decision. Him gone for a large fee, a fee that could have been spent on Baleba or someone similar would have meant we had a more balanced team this season and would probably have moved us further along the rebuild. But that's the benefit of hindsight.
If I was the club I'd be looking to force the issue this summer if he isn't interested in moving under his own volition. Because ultimately this teams ability to grow and adapt is being restricted by his presence.
9.) 19 Dec 2025 17:24:34
I keep hearing that we need to sell Bruno to find midfielders, I think we need to buy midfielders to release Bruno up into his favoured position.
He is not a central midfielder.
Has he done a job, yes.
Could he do better, yes
Has he been at fault for a number of goals against, yes
I'd be selling the likes of Ugarte before Bruno. Upgrade the stock we already have.
10.) 20 Dec 2025 14:09:38
Jimbob, I don't think selling Bruno is about raising funds, although that would be useful.
The issue with Bruno is that he isn't a natural fit in any position in this team under Amorim.
The inside forwards are typically players who progress the ball through running with it, that isn't something Bruno is particularly good at.
While the midfielders tend to be more athletic, water carrier types who plug holes and again carry the ball through lines of pressure before making a simple pass. Again that isn't Bruno's strength.
To get the best out of Bruno you give him a free role higher up the pitch. You let him drift into pockets of space and you have the rest of the team adapt around him to plug those gaps.
The problem is that you can't afford to build around one player if you want to compete for major honours, and you definitely can't do that when that player is over 30 and could start to decline soon.
So we are left with a player who doesn't have a natural position within the team, but he is still our best player and captain. Making it virtually impossible to drop him.
While Amorim is our manager and Bruno is still in the squad we will have to choose between two poor options.
1. Drop him and deal with the public and media backlash that will ensure simply because we are Manchester United so everything gets blown out of proportion.
2. Try and crowbar him into the team by playing him in a compromise position. Knowing full well that we won't get the best out of him, and that the team will have a flaw that cannot be mitigated.
Which brings us back to the simple solution, move on a player whose best days are behind him and allow the team to evolve and grow.
We have to remember that players come and go, they are and never can be more important than the team as a whole.
Most of the fans who don't want to see Bruno leave are the same ones complaining that Mainoo isn't getting enough football. Hopefully they can step back and see the irony of holding both of those opinions at the same time. Now I'm not saying Bruno leaving means Mainoo suddenly gets in the team, but it certainly opens the door a little more. While Mainoo isn't a perfect fit for what Amorim wants he is still a more natural fit than Bruno both in midfield and in the more advanced positions.
I'll be sad to see Bruno leave, but if we are to fully embrace moving on and becoming a serious title challenger again then it's something that will have to happen sooner or later.
11.) 23 Dec 2025 07:45:57
I take your points Shappy, however, we will be weaker without Bruno.
Having him floating across the front, much like Mbeumo and Cunha are capable of doing makes a lot of sense. His ability to create something out of nothing is worth keeping him around. Mount can do the same, as can Zirkzee.
That's 5 into 2 positions, assuming we don't invest further in these roles or promote from youth.
Whilst Bruno and Casemiro have done okay in the middle, they are without a doubt, a weakness.
I am in two minds though as you quite rightly state he is going to be 32 soon and is now if course injured. Will that continue to be a persistent injury, who knows. Would having him in the ranks be positive or negative, especially if he is sidelined by say a pairing of Anderson/Kone and Mainoo/Wharton. Or would his experience as a squad player be worth keeping him.
This is all without mentioning his salary and how that would assist if it was off our books.
23 Jul 2024 21:05:23
Hi, Ed002. I seem to remember a while back you maybe mentioned that Chalobah might be a player we were interested in. With news that Chelsea are looking to sell, is this something that Utd might still be interested in, or have we definitely moved on? Thanks as usual.
{Ed002's Note - Not first or second choice at least.}
1.) 23 Jul 2024 22:31:46
Cheers, Ed002 ?.
2.) 24 Jul 2024 09:27:57
ED001 said he would be an excellent choice.
3.) 24 Jul 2024 14:37:04
I like him, Hatter, that's why I mentioned it. Thought he could be a good option if Everton insist on silly money for Braithwaite.
4.) 24 Jul 2024 21:37:00
NouCamp99,
He wouldn't be expensive either.
5.) 25 Jul 2024 07:18:17
I would happily see Maguire and Lindelof moved on, with De Ligt and Chalobah coming in.
6.) 25 Jul 2024 13:20:24
He'd be an interesting squad option, providing cover at RCB, RB and possibly at CDM occasionally.
However, is that the limit of his ambitions?
Is he happy to be a bit part player, filling gaps here and there for Manchester United, or does he want to stake his claim as a regular starter for a side and really show what he can do?
I suspect he doesn't want to be a bit part player, which he's probably communicated with Chelsea and they've decided to sign other options and let him go.
Personally I think he's good enough to start for a side in the Europa league, an EPL side that will finish between 8th and 4th. But I'm not sure he's shown yet that he is good enough to be a regular starter for a title challenger. Maybe with more regular football he steps up to that level.
Will he get that at United? Probably not.
7.) 25 Jul 2024 15:36:44
Well, Shappy, you did describe United at the moment ?.
8.) 26 Jul 2024 11:22:48
Trololo, yeah, at the moment but not where we are aiming to be.
9.) 26 Jul 2024 12:12:50
Thats not what you wrote Shappy, but okay!
17 Nov 2023 18:08:39
Something that worries me a bit at the moment. Stems from a reply from Ed002 on the other page, where he mentions ETH will be aware he probably won't be here next season.
Hopefully ETH's professionalism will come through, but can't help thinking it doesn't bode well for the rest of the season. If he knows, it's probably fair to say the players do too.
1.) 17 Nov 2023 19:11:42
If it’s correct, sooner the better he is gone for all concerned, I think they will know that too, because 100% they need champs league and atm that’s quite a way away.
2.) 17 Nov 2023 20:56:17
I think a lot of people including players am on ngat others are thinking Thier time may at United be coming to a close.
3.) 17 Nov 2023 21:00:36
Is it quite a way away Rangersred? We are 5 points off fourth place after one of our worst starts to a season in decades.
There are 26 games remaining and we haven't really got out of second gear. I'm not saying we are a top four team based on current form, but let's get some perspective.
In regards to ETH it would be a shame to see him go. He never really had a chance and I don't think there are any out there available I would want to see him replaced with. Especially if the Potter rumours are true.
4.) 17 Nov 2023 21:07:38
4/ 5 points, not quite a way at all! In fact to keep in the pack with our injuries is excellent imo! Don’t listen to the media, our injury record this season is phenomenal and has clearly had a detrimental effect on performances! To still be there or thereabouts is huge positive!
5.) 17 Nov 2023 23:47:06
I agree, Chris. But with the weak mentality in a fair portion of our players, I do worry a little that they'll act to form. No real concerns about ETH. I think his professionalism is there for all to see.
6.) 18 Nov 2023 00:09:09
Alot of players need to go before eth. If he had decent support we wouldn't be 6th we would be up around top.
7.) 18 Nov 2023 09:03:01
Ten hag will be utd manager next season, who on earth would they get if he left? Seems nonsense to sack him, everyone and his dog wants him sacked. With everything that's going on behind the scenes his been extremely professional. Jose and Co would have had a meltdown by now.
8.) 18 Nov 2023 09:12:05
Noucamp
Which page are you reffering to. I wpuld be disappointed and its a mistake imo.
9.) 18 Nov 2023 09:37:51
Discussion page Ahmad.
10.) 18 Nov 2023 10:24:59
Very possibly Nagelsman -short term contract with Germany - was the flavour of the month there a short time ago, according to the media don't miss out on this guy everybody loved him.
11.) 18 Nov 2023 10:29:52
It's something that so many people have been dismissive of but the instability hanging over the club due to the sale process will have 100% effected everyone at the club and their performances both on and off the pitch. It's completely normal.
I was speaking to my ex-manager yesterday from the school I was working at last year. She was saying how since the headteacher handed hi notice in at the start of the school year that it's affecting everyone at the school. How the confusion over the leadership and the direction the school will head when a new headteacher is appointed has everyone nervous and unsure.
It's completely normal that impending change impacts people and their performances at work.
For our club that cloud has been hanging over everyone for a year now.
As for EtH I would be disappointed if the new ownership situation led to his departure. In my opinion he's been our best manager post SAF and has handled everything very well. However, I also appreciate that if he isn't the right man for the new direction the club will be heading in then I'd rather his departure be sooner and on good terms than drawn out and messy.
Hopefully he has the character and mentality to want to do his best regardless of the situation. While it's probable that the new people will want a different manager it's not guaranteed.
If I remember correctly EtH was the manager Rangnick supported and thought was the best option. This was around the same time that he was suggesting Paul Mitchell would be a good person for the club to bring in. With the pair spotted at a few youth games together.
Hopefully that means Paul Mitchell holds EtH in the same high esteem as Rangnick. If he is to be the one to come in as DoF then I would hope he'd give EtH a chance.
However, we also have to respect that the club will be run under a new structure, and that will likely impact the managers position/ role at the club. Most likely taking some powers/ control away from the manager. Reducing their control over some aspects of the club. There is every chance that EtH decides that he isn't happy with that and doesn't want to stay under the new structure. Which is also completely understandable.
So until the new people are in and everyone can sit down and talk everything through then unfortunately everything will be up in the air so to speak.
Everyone just needs to be as professional as they can and do their job to the best of their ability until things become clearer.
Those that cannot do that will most likely be the first out the door. As why would the new management team want to keep people who cannot act professionally.
If you're worried about your job, then you need to show how excellent you are at it, prove that you should keep you place. It's that simple.
Worst case scenario you still lose your job, but at least you've proven to any future employer how professional you are.
12.) 18 Nov 2023 15:22:33
If we now comparing united to a school, at least we got the right headmaster in ETH, seems he good at that part! Sancho is still in detention as we speak and had his lunch time breaks taken away!
Doubt very much now RR holds ETH in high esteem anymore as it was ETH that would not work with him!
Whichever way it goes ETH is gone by the very latest end of the season, if not before which I certainly would not lose any sleep over neither will many of the current squad.
13.) 18 Nov 2023 17:10:50
Quite away. We not exactly falling down the table are we.
14.) 18 Nov 2023 19:04:45
But be realistic, look who we have played and even the ones we beat was scraping by, everytime we come up against half decent sides they beat us without too much trouble, which also means our hardest games are too come which to me is very concerning, but on the plus side will give SJR legitimate reason to get rid of the school teacher no not you Shappy the other one!
15.) 18 Nov 2023 21:05:43
I really really don't get the short term lack of patience with ETH. He has been fighting fires since he arrived and with one hand tied behind his back because of the inadequacy of those in charge of the club.
He has inherited a poor squad. Got rid of dead wood where he could and generally his signings have been good (Anthony is the only one who so far has flopped in my opinion)
He has not had a settled defence and that is the bedrock of any successful team.
Give him time at least another two years if he is backed properly and then judge.
16.) 18 Nov 2023 22:01:13
Rangersred, still not your turn with the family brain cell I see?.
17.) 19 Nov 2023 02:45:58
It’s him again Shaps, your stalker back for more.
18.) 19 Nov 2023 14:52:04
I know, utterly infatuated with me it seems.
Living rent free in their head.
I'm no doubt the last person they think of as they fall asleep and the first person they think about as they wake.
08 Jul 2021 19:34:01
Ed002, I see rumours surfacing about Saul to Liverpool. Can you cheer me up and tell me this is complete nonsense? Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - Saul Niguez (CM) Nobody will pay his release clause but Atletico could look to a very high fee for a player who has a contract that runs for years in order to get his €300k weekly wage off the books. Bayern Munich's first choice to add for midfield and his agent has spoken with several sides as Atletico want to make very significant savings on salaries and could be forced in to a corner by the player and his agent. But Bayern see his cash price at €60M (or €75M on terms) and wages of €300k as too high and will want to negotiate - they will almost certainly turn elsewhere. He is being offered to the usual suspects who have money - Manchester United (who would need to offload Pogba), Juventus, Manchester City, PSG, Chelsea as a Kovacic replacement - many of which are looking to add a player in his position but his wages are a major issue for most. Atletico have signed his replacement. I am not aware of any approach from Liverpool at this time but he would be an excellent choice but a lot more expensive than other options.}
1.) 08 Jul 2021 20:05:20
Hi Ed, do United retain any interest on their side as one of the few sides who could afford it (if Pogba were to go) or is it more from his representation offering him around?
{Ed002's Note - Sure but they are intent on keeping the hostage and no moving forward right now.}
2.) 08 Jul 2021 20:39:54
Club need to look at the options unless Pogba is willing to sign a new contract (unlikely and if he did it would be astronomical) . No player especially someone like Pogba will give 100% in the final year of contract through fear of injury stopping the next big payday.
Bite the bullet, either use him as part exchange for Verane or sell to PSG. Then bring in someone like Saul as a replacement or top quality holding midfielder.
3.) 09 Jul 2021 10:08:10
gotta say, a midfield of Bruno, Saul and Camavinga would be awesome. With donny, Fred, McT and Matic as backup. Replace Matic and Fred over the next 2 windows with Garner and Mejbri and we are set for 5 years.
4.) 09 Jul 2021 03:37:27
Question for Ed002, if you’re around. You mentioned that the club can’t profiteer from a sale of Pogba due to having extended his contract, but how exactly would things work if they swapped him for someone like Varane? Would we still have to declare the ‘value’ of the deal and then negotiate with his agent or would it just go through like any other swap?
{Ed002's Note - All transfers have a value - even if they are exchanges.}
5.) 09 Jul 2021 12:49:45
Isn’t that why Barcelona and jive did the Arthur - pjanic swap at ridiculous prices.
6.) 09 Jul 2021 13:09:08
Ultimately all players have a "asset value" If United extend Pogba's contract only to use that to get a player in exchange then United will have profited to the tune of the value of that player.
So if Varane is valued at 50m then technically United have profited 50m from extending Pogba's contract.
The whole point about profiteering is that by extending Pogba's contract you are denying him and his agent the chance to earn a huge signing on fee.
Thus the club will have to agree to pay a large sum to Pogba and his agent if he is to leave this summer either for cash or as part of a player exchange.
7.) 09 Jul 2021 22:16:03
Cheers for the reply, Ed002.
8.) 12 Jul 2021 19:47:14
Isn't Varane in a similar contract situation to Pogba. In which case a swap would seem reasonable regardless of the nominal price attached. The profiteering aspect would presumably apply either to both sides or to neither.
{Ed002's Note - Real Madrid want cash, not cast offs.}
04 Sep 2015 22:04:29
Creme de la menthe! Parlez-vous Norn Iron?
How to speak Norn Iron (very funny)
1.) 05 Sep 2015 14:34:03
Cheers Eds for the accompanying video. I've never felt sympathy for the French before, but God help them if we do the unthinkable, and actually bloody qualify.
2.) 05 Sep 2015 15:00:27
Stickin out stevie
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27 Oct 2026 19:42:00
Just on a non-Utd related topic, how good was it to see Harry Kane win the Balon D'Or?
Always comes across as a decent man, still with his childhood sweetheart. Some of the comments about her on social media are disgusting.
And would it have hurt Mbappe or Limal to stand up and shake his hand when he received the trophy?
Class apart.
1.) 27 Oct 2026 20:21:43
It was well deserved. Harry has always seemed like a decent lad, and to win at it this stage of his career is great for him.
The selfish attitude of the other nominees is pathetic to see. Yamal is still a kid, and he's already concerned with breaking Messi's record. The difference is that Messi was in a team dominating European football, and individual awards always came second to that. A generation of Ronaldos.
2.) 27 Oct 2026 20:32:26
It was thoroughly deserved. Kane is a model professional. Ironically, had he joined Utd, he probably wouldn't have won the Ballon D'Or or any other trophies.
A true professional and a role model. Finally, he plays in a team that is deserving of his abilities.
3.) 27 Oct 2026 20:43:13
So pleased for Kane and i agree with all of the above. A superb role model for any young player so dedicated and its all reported that he still spends time practising his finishing after training like he has done since he was a kid and he has said it was Beckham that inspired his extra practise.
His goal scoring record is fantastic and i'm not sure his England one will be broken any time soon.
Like shearer his trophy hall seems a little light i hope he wins the cl with bayern this year (thats unless we are in the final against them but we might not get past the semi final). They are a great team to watch.
4.) 27 Oct 2026 20:54:27
Limal? It's a never ending story, alright! ?.
5.) 27 Oct 2026 23:27:24
Very, very, good Stevie, I wonder who will understand.
6.) 28 Oct 2026 07:22:09
Maybe he was just too shy to say congratulations.
25 Oct 2026 16:34:48
Another good club servant, a decent man, found to be ultimately out of his depth.
Although the crowd reaction at the end also sums up how he's certainly hasn't been helped by those above, and those on the pitch.
Hard to see him still being in charge for the next game, though I don't doubt he'd stay on with the understanding that he steps down once a new manager is ready to go.
1.) 25 Oct 2026 16:53:15
On this occasion I don't believe the players have anything to do with his probable sacking. He is clueless as a manager
Would he have got a top 10 managers job prior to us no, would he now get a top 10 job after us no. So why the f**k was he hired.
Players blamed for not running and he himself saying running stats are not everything.
He has instructed to players to not press to stay compact. When you are that compact you can't run. Completely out of his depth. Players get blasted in the press and by pundits over this yet they are following instructions, I think I would have to speak out.
2.) 25 Oct 2026 17:12:40
Was never good enough as I have said for months
I also was barracked when o said Santos and Tielemans are nowhere near level required nor is Cunha I even doubt Lammens is anywhere near what's required or Yoro DeLigt or Martinez and everyone disagreed how is that looking now
Heaven gone backwards and not kicked on
Baleba don't even look that great to me yes he runs around a lot but his passing not great. But give him benefit as early days
But it's a shocking squad
Terrible head coach and coaching team
How on earth anyone thinks any of them including SJR and Wilcox and Barrera Rae good enough is beyond me
Woodgate and evens and Carrick are diabolical and nowhere near level required this squad in a worse place then when SJR come in
Ineos have been final nail in the coffin.
3.) 25 Oct 2026 17:13:19
The fresh start did not last long.
4.) 25 Oct 2026 17:20:07
If you don't think the players' performances have been a contributing factor, then I don't know what to say.
5.) 25 Oct 2026 17:30:20
The players have been guff but carrick is totally out of his depth, it's not one or the other it's both. If the board continue with carrick though it's only going to get even worse.
6.) 25 Oct 2026 17:34:38
Yes that's exactly what I think. They aren't being trained correctly, they aren't fit enough, tactically they are being sent unprepared. As a manager it's your job to set out a pattern of play a shape to get them fit enough for the rigours of the Premier League and champions league. He's failed on all of these. Clearly the players aren't happy with the setup.
We are playing like a championship club by a championship manager. Since the start of the season there has been huge focus on running stats and a manager who doesn't believe they are important, they players have been blamed when that just isn't the truth. They have followed orders.
7.) 25 Oct 2026 17:41:03
Omg the players were shocking, lemmens! should have made that, not too sure why he did not!! Plus why did martitraz stop trying to cover!!
Maguire, simply too many games and getting even slower and can't or should not be being relied upon!!
But Carrick, certainly not good enough, huge lack of what to do, when you're up against it.
8.) 25 Oct 2026 17:57:58
Tim, I didn't say one or the other. I said he was out of his depth, and not helped by other factors.
9.) 25 Oct 2026 18:12:06
I know u didn't mate. Just seems to be the consensus on social media etc to exclusively blame one or the other when in reality they are all at fault.
10.) 25 Oct 2026 20:39:16
Tim, I read my reply back, and it sounded a bit curt. Wasn't meant to be, mate. I'm just sore because I acted all billy bigballs today and bet on United to win. ?.
11.) 26 Oct 2026 06:07:27
The match going supporters definitely made it clear who they think is at fault and it ain't Carrick as far as they are concerned. I am sure they agree, as I do, that he is out of his depth and cannot get a tune out of a poor squad but that is the boards doing by appointing him and not supporting him sufficiently.
I am not sure replacing him will help as much as people hope. They are not going to suddenly open their wallets to fix everything. What they have done so far is put a band aid on a gaping wound. Replacing the band aid is just folly.
The final chants and abuse were telling. The problem is that the clowns in charge just just ignore it and carry on blindly.
Oh well. We all knew it was going to be a very interesting season. Edgeley Park here we come!
24 Oct 2026 21:55:47
I watched all our pre-season games, and while it was quite underwhelming, there were some very good passages of play, where our players were beating the press, one-touch stuff getting us out of some tricky positions, good first touches and accurate passing.
It was clear we were trying to hold on to the ball more, and a lot of the time, especially with Mount and Santos in the middle, we succeeded in doing that.
Fast forward, and the same group of players look like startled rabbits in the headlights, once any sort of pressure is on them. Miscontrols, wayward passing, panicking when pressed for the ball.
Which is down to mentality. I obviously don't know the players individually, but as a collective, for years now, we've shown such a weak mentality when the pressure cranks up a bit. The shirt weighs heavily on a lot of players. Always has. Some very good players never made it here because of that expectation.
One of Fergie's many strengths was putting as much emphasis on a player's character when he was thinking of signing a player. We need to get back to that. Looking for players who'll stride onto OT for their first game, and know they belong.
I don't see that in any of our players. Maybe Cunha, and there's obviously something up there.
Sorry for the long post. Just retired yesterday, so I've a lot of time on my hands just now.
1.) 24 Oct 2026 22:51:49
Or it could be they're simply not good enough.
Pre season has zero correlation to playing in competitive matches where there is less time, better and fitter opposition and the result means something.
2.) 24 Oct 2026 23:19:17
They might not be good enough to play for Utd, Eric, but they're professional footballers. They obviously have ability or they wouldn't have made a career out of it, either at United or somewhere else before.
3.) 25 Oct 2026 00:17:22
Don't apologise. Retirement is awesome!
4.) 25 Oct 2026 01:33:30
If we are really honest how many of our players would get into the first teams of City Arsenal Villa Chelsea Liverpool? The answer is none or just a few. Why do we get so little back in player sales? Because they aren't good enough
Then add that to a patently wrong way of operating in the transfer market and we end up with a mess.
In terms of character I think Martinez Cunha Mbwuemo Amad Mainoo Lammens Baleba Bruno and Sesko all have good character in terms of wanting to do well and fight. Shaw and Maguire too but those two are past their best. Mount is just too fragile. Mazraoui not good enough and Dalot too.
It's too early for me to comment on Santos and Heaven and Yoro are youngsters who shouldn't be relied on in such critical positions and wpukd benefit from a proper experienced centre half alongside them.
We will only start to see sustained progress when the defence is sorted and we get a striker to aid Sesko.
Interesting rumour that Rashford might be of interest to Everton. Talking on Talksport this week an exbCity and England defender said he is a friend of Rashford and that Rashford really does love the club and wants to do well with Utd. If that's the case and I know it's not his fav position but why not play him in the number 9 role whilst Sesko is out.
5.) 25 Oct 2026 07:40:50
Salford
I would be looking at Left Back for Rashford, Left Back at Carrington
Nou
Happy Retirement
Pre season games do not have intensity and are nothing really to judge on. I agree on Character in players, but that throws shade on Carrick for the way he has treated Cunha, who you picked out. For me we are being coached as if this was the 1990's and can't get away from that. World football has developed and individual skill in beating players has diminished. Movement, pressing and off the ball running is vital, look at the best team PSG. Carrick is out of his depth with no clear vision, no modern approach.
6.) 25 Oct 2026 08:23:26
Good post and on the money Noucamp. TJF. Welcome to retirement and the 6th OTM club. ;)
7.) 25 Oct 2026 08:29:36
There needs to be a massive reaction from the team after the midweek debacle. If not, then this bunch of bluffers should be sacked for failing to comply with their contracts in terms of effort and caring for the club, badge and supporters.
8.) 25 Oct 2026 09:29:39
Happy retirement Noucamp, i've got another 25 years to go. I thought United looked really good pre-season until they played AC Milan, then it went down hill after then.
The Leeds pre season game was a warning as well. The first game of the season against Hull, showed exactly why you can't play a high line with Maguire in defence. He is a hinderence.
Today, will either see Carrick sacked or in charge for at least another game. Regardless of my feelings on Carricks reign, I'd like him to grow a pair and assert his authority on the teqm, and drop the likes of Dalot, Maz Bruno and Martinez.
9.) 25 Oct 2026 09:44:28
Sounds daft to say but he's got nothing to lose by doing this and dropping Bruno today.
Going form game to game surviving is no way for a manager or a club to operate. If he wants to make a long term success
If this he has to control the dressing room now. And that has to start today. He's a dead man walking, so why not make a stand and see where it gets him. A 2-1 win or whatever doing the same things is not going to make any difference to his future. A defeat and he's gone.
But a defeat showing some character might save him.
10.) 25 Oct 2026 09:58:42
Happy retirement Nou.
11.) 25 Oct 2026 10:13:16
Suspect the club are trying to get to the International break in terms of the manager situation.
12.) 25 Oct 2026 10:25:28
To go through this endless cycle of sacking managers, only to eventually arrive at Eddie Howe as Wilcox's preferred choice, would be an extraordinary admission of just how little direction there is at Manchester United.
13.) 25 Oct 2026 10:47:08
Congrats, bud. Now you can really put the time into being frustrated by United.
14.) 25 Oct 2026 12:35:45
Fizz,
Howe is a decent manager but how is he best in class? Looks more like who would accept restrictions from above.
15.) 25 Oct 2026 12:59:37
Red Man,
'Decent' is about the best one can say about him. He won't have the nuts to call the anchors in the squad to heel.
16.) 25 Oct 2026 13:05:54
Congrats on the retirement, use all the time you will have as foolishly and self indulgently as possible.
As regards to the mentality side, you are quite right in that it is a hugely important aspect that needs to be a part of the recruitment process.
In fairness, a policy was introduced in summer 2025 whereby all potential signings were assessed on:
a) Personality
b) Mentality
c) Character
There also had to be a clear and stated desire by the player to play for Man Utd. No more of players like Pogba, Sancho and Sanchez whose motives were highly questionable. ££££s?
That desire was certainly shown with Mbuemo and Cunha when they made it very clear they had no wish to go anywhere else, even when they were offered higher wages. The same applied to Sesko later that window when other offers came to him. Again, he made his wishes clear.
This summer, well Baleba could not of been more obvious. As to Santos, Chelsea did say that they did not wish to lose him, but agreed to the sale only when he made it very clear he wanted to leave.
I am not sure these recent buys are the problem, it does seem to be more the old lags who are causing the problems.
Finally, don't get an allotment Stevie, there's always a pub somewhere nearby!
17.) 25 Oct 2026 10:06:44
Cheers, lads. I thought I might get a few weeks to put my feet up, but the wife already has one of her lists made. Women love a list, don't they?
Fizz, it well and truly is.
Mad Hatter, if you're in the same line of work as I was, good luck! It could be 30 more years the way things are going! ?
Anyway, it'll be interesting to see the line up, today.
I'd love to see a few changes, but I suspect it'll be more of the same.
10 Oct 2026 23:40:25
Back to the good old days of opposition players running from their 18 yard box to ours, uncontested.
19 Sep 2026 00:21:10
Saw a genius idea from someone on Twitter, on how to solve our problems in the short-term at least.
Said we should sack Carrick, then hire him as an interim. ?.
1.) 19 Sep 2026 06:07:07
Now that is the type of out of the box thinking that might just fix this problem!
26 Oct 2026 16:46:18
I think people hoping for a reset in the Championship should be careful what they wish for.
Can you honestly see the bulk of this squad having the heart for a battle on a rainy Wednesday night at Stoke? I'd have serious doubts we'd get out straight away. Tough, tough league.
I don't think we'll get relegated, by the way.
12 Oct 2026 11:55:57
Ports, I hear you, mate.
12 Oct 2026 01:58:16
Totally agree, Danny.
I've been hailing him for years.
Howe is a bright, clever coach who improves players and is tactically astute.
But if the same old problems are there, I don't know if any manager will make a difference to be honest.
11 Oct 2026 16:08:53
If Conte had problems with the weak mentality at Spurs, he hasn't seen anything yet!
20 Sep 2026 14:23:53
You certainly made up for lost time with that one, Shaps ?.
06 Nov 2026 10:17:30
So he supposedly can't see a route into our first team, ahead of the players we have and even though he was going to be called up for the League Cup game, but he's happy to play for Castilla in the Spanish third division in the hope that in god knows how many years, he'll force his way past the Real Madrid players?
Aye, dead on.
04 Nov 2026 17:04:38
Red Man, I don't for one minute think Carrick has shown himself to be good enough. So, no need to throw out sweeping, incorrect generalisations.
C'mon, you're better than that, fella.
But you have to expect a response when you start making up stuff about the dressing room that no-one knows, other than those that were actually present.
04 Nov 2026 01:47:37
Yeah, that's what happened Red Man ?.
31 Oct 2026 21:33:23
I can't get my head round this idea of wanting to lose games. Enough games to get relegated.
For those that are hoping for it, do you actually think we'd come straight back up again?
27 Oct 2026 20:54:27
Limal? It's a never ending story, alright! ?.