Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director after reaching an agreement with Newcastle. The two clubs issued a joint statement on Monday announcing that Ashworth, who was placed on garden leave by Newcastle earlier this year amid interest from United, had been released from his contract at St […]
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Man Utd bid to turn Carrington into ‘world-class’ facility in £50m redevelopment
Manchester United will embark upon a £50 million (€59 million) redevelopment of their Carrington training headquarters next week as they look to transform it into a “world-class” facility. Lord Norman Foster’s Foster + Partners practice will lead a project under which the men’s first team building will be refurbished – the initial focus will be […]
Anthony Martial bids emotional farewell to Manchester United
Anthony Martial bade an emotional farewell to Manchester United after confirming his nine-year stay at Old Trafford was over. The 28-year-old France international joined the club in a £36million move from Monaco in September 2015, but has not played a senior game since December after undergoing groin surgery and his departure was widely expected. In […]
Nowhere in the world like it – academy chiefs celebrate Man Utd pipeline
Manchester United academy chiefs Nick Cox and Travis Binnion believe a bright future lies ahead at a club where youth development is unlike anywhere else in the world. There has now been at least one youth product in the Red Devils squad for a jaw-dropping 4,259 consecutive matches stretching back to 1937. From Duncan Edwards, […]
Patience pays off for Amad Diallo as Manchester United winger starts to shine
Amad Diallo says he found it hard to bide his time at Manchester United but the talented youngster is delighted his patience is finally reaping rewards. Signed from Atalanta as a teenager in a €20 million (£18.7 million) deal that could reach €41 million (£36.3 million) with add-ons, the fleet-footed winger enjoyed a promising start […]
Erik ten Hag will not risk player fitness to help injury-hit Manchester United
Erik ten Hag says he would never gamble with a player’s fitness as injury-hit Manchester United limp into Sunday’s crunch clash with Arsenal. The Red Devils have been beset by issues during a bumpy campaign that leaves them fighting for European qualification and to avoid recording their worst ever Premier League finish. Bruno Fernandes, Marcus […]
Erik ten Hag hopes ‘common sense’ prevails when deciding his Man Utd future
Under-fire manager Erik ten Hag is confident “common sense” will prevail as Manchester United’s decision-makers consider his future. The injury-hit Red Devils suffered a club-record 13th defeat of a Premier League season on Monday night, with the 4-0 hammering at Crystal Palace the nadir of an increasingly poor season. Eighth-placed United now limp into Sunday’s […]
Players to blame for Man United’s pathetic Palace performance
Christian Eriksen says Manchester United’s players “take the blame” for the humiliating 4-0 hammering at Crystal Palace that has increased the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman’s difficult second season in the hot seat reached a new nadir on Monday night as the Eagles put the lifeless, injury-hit Red Devils to the sword. […]
Man Utd interim chief executive Patrick Stewart and CFO Cliff Baty to leave club
Manchester United have announced interim chief executive Patrick Stewart and chief financial officer Cliff Baty will leave the club at the end of the season. Jean-Claude Blanc, the chief executive of United’s minority owners Ineos Sport, will step into Stewart’s role until July 13, when Omar Berrada will take over after his impending arrival from […]
Antony says ‘critics make me want to work harder’ amid Man Utd struggles
Antony says the critics are only fuelling his desire to prove his worth at Manchester United as under-fire Erik ten Hag and his stuttering side look to end a tough season on a high. This has been a poor campaign for all connected to the Old Trafford outfit, who exited Europe before Christmas and are […]
Police charge man with tragedy chanting during Burnley’s draw at Man Utd
A man in the UK has been charged with causing harassment, alarm or distress over alleged tragedy chanting during Burnley’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Manchester United. Burnley said on Saturday they were informed about “offensive footage” on social media from the away end at Old Trafford. And on Sunday Greater Manchester Police said it […]
Zeki Amdouni saves Burnley at Man United to turn up heat on Erik ten Hag
Substitute Zeki Amdouni’s late spot-kick sealed relegation-threatened Burnley a late 1-1 draw to increase the spotlight on under-fire Erik ten Hag and stuttering Manchester United. Old Trafford has been a happy hunting ground down the years for Manchester City great Vincent Kompany and his team made the short journey down the M66 looking to boost […]