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Manchester United Women head coach Marc Skinner has provided an update on the squad ahead of Wednesday’s Subway League Cup tie against Arsenal. In case you didn’t know, the winner of Wednesday’s semi-final must be decided on the night, meaning extra time and penalties are a possibility. The victors will face Manchester City or Chelsea […]
16 days ago | 1 read
The vibes are absolutely immaculate right now. At least for this week, I don’t care about tactics (but, as always, you should read Pauly Kwestel’s new piece!), I don’t care about sustainability, and I definitely don’t care about what’s to come in the summer. I only care about one thing, and that is the fact […]
16 days ago | 0 reads
Perhaps all Manchester United really needed was a little KISS. No, not that kind, rather the acronym that stands for Keep It Simple Stupid. For a season that’s been dominated by talk of formations, tactical systems, and players who aren’t quite at the level of being able to play this complex system, Michael Carrick decided […]
17 days ago | 0 reads
New episode of The Fergie Fledglins podcast.Colin, Nathan and Pauly recap a 2-0 win for Manchester United against the Noisy Neighbors (5-0 according to Arsene Wenger’s offside rule) to start Michael Carrick’s interim era with a bang. They look at a performance of positive vibes, tactical adjustment and a squad that got its confidence back […]
17 days ago | 0 reads
Manchester United Women advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday with a prolific performance from a rotated squad featuring several newcomers. Striker Lea Schuller, a transfer from Bayern Munich, and Layla Drury, a 16 year old academy player, capped off a dominant 5-0 win over Burnley at the Progress with Unity […]
18 days ago | 0 reads
From David Beckham to Ryan Giggs, from Phil Neville to Paul Scholes, Manchester United’s famed Carrington academy has gone on to produce quite a few future club icons for the Red Devils. However, it’s also produced a number of players like Danny Welbeck and Ryan Shawcross who, despite not excelling at Old Trafford, have gone […]
19 days ago | 5 reads
Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 2-0 win against Manchester City: Starters Senne Lammens – 8 Didn’t have a lot to do, which sums up United’s performance today. Diogo Dalot – 6 Rode his luck and had some frustrating moments in the first half, but grew into the game. Harry Maguire – 9 […]
20 days ago | 1 read
The first match of the Michael Carrick era brought a very welcome change in swagger from the squad, and an even better performance. Manchester United took down their noisy neighbors Manchester City to the tune of 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, kicking off the Premier League weekend with a thoroughly enjoyable and much-needed win. […]
20 days ago | 0 reads
Manchester United’s new interim boss Michael Carrick faces the hottest baptism of fire possible on Saturday lunchtime, as his side lock horns with bitter rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford in the 198th instalment of the Manchester derby. Supporters from both sides will be hoping for a more eventful Premier League showdown this time around, […]
20 days ago | 3 reads
Manchester United Women has added another winter window signing to the books as they look to reinforce for the second half of the campaign. On Thursday, the club announced the signing of Sweden international Ellen Wangerheim, joining from Hammarby IF. Wangerheim, 21, made more than 100 appearances for the Swedish club, winning a league and […]
20 days ago | 0 reads
Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick is set for a challenging debut as they welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford this weekend. The Red Devils announced the appointment of the former star as interim boss a few days following Ruben Amorim’s sacking. The Portuguese was relieved from his duties as head coach of the side […]
20 days ago | 1 read
Michael Carrick will take charge of Manchester United on Saturday, as United Manchester City at Old Trafford. Carrick has been appointed head coach until the end of the 2025/26 season, and it’s a mouthwatering fixture first up with Pep Guardiola’s men coming to town. After Emirates FA Cup elimination to Brighton, it’s full focus on […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
Manchester United is set to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager ahead of the Manchester Derby on Saturday, and his backroom staff have been confirmed per David Ornstein of The Athletic. The former United midfielder will be joined by former England Assistant Steve Holland, former player and Middlesbrough assistant Jonathan Woodgate, former United defender Jonny […]
24 days ago | 1 read
Manchester United’s search for a manager until the end of the season is coming to a close, per multiple reports, with former midfielder and assistant manager Michael Carrick cited as the favorite to take over for former teammate Darren Fletcher. Laurie Whitwell wrote for The Athletic on Monday that Carrick was in pole position for […]
24 days ago | 1 read
The predominant storyline of the Ruben Amorim era centered around the coach’s insistence on using his 3-4-2-1 formation. One of the many pain points of that system was how many players had to be used outside of their natural – or best – positions just to work inside the system. The conversation often centered around […]
25 days ago | 0 reads
It has been a trying start to 2026 for Manchester United, who, after three straight stalemates, have sacked Ruben Amorim as their manager. The English side has won just one of its last six and currently sits seventh in the Premier League, and when their African stars return from the Africa Cup of Nations, they […]
25 days ago | 0 reads
Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 1-2 loss against Brighton in the FA Cup: Starters Senne Lammens – 4 Had one very shaky moment. It wasn’t a good evening for most of the players. Diogo Dalot – 3 A frustrating player. Had a lot of chances up front, and was poor on the […]
25 days ago | 0 reads
Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup in the third round on Sunday, falling to a familiar face in the blue and white of Brighton & Hove Albion. It was the second, and potentially final, match in charge for interim manager Darren Fletcher, and unfortunately, also the end of United’s hope for a meaningful […]
25 days ago | 0 reads
Commencing their quest for a third FA Cup final in four seasons, managerless Manchester United welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Old Trafford for Sunday’s third-round tie. The Red Devils kicked off the post-Ruben Amorim era with a 2-2 draw at Burnley in the midweek Premier League round, while the Seagulls put a dent in […]
26 days ago | 0 reads
Manchester United’s 2025/26 Emirates FA Cup campaign begins on Sunday afternoon, as we host Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford. Darren Fletcher is taking charge of the team once more, after the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday morning. On the back of the Reds’ 2-2 draw at Burnley on Wednesday evening, […]
27 days ago | 0 reads
Manchester United Women return to Barclays Women’s Super League action on Saturday, travelling to London to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The Reds have enjoyed an extended break over the festive period, last playing against Tottenham Hotspur in the Subway Women’s League Cup three weeks ago. But with all focus now quickly turning back […]
27 days ago | 0 reads
Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Burnley: Starters Senne Lammens – 5 Couldn’t do a lot about the goals. Didn’t have the busiest of games. Diogo Dalot – 4 Lax on the first goal and didn’t do enough on the other end. Ayden Heaven – 4 Unfortunate with the own […]
28 days ago | 0 reads
Manchester United began a new era at Turf Moor on Wednesday, led by interim head coach Darren Fletcher on two days’ notice after the sacking of Ruben Amorim, and put together an entertaining effort. It may not have been a winning effort, but it was not a cowardly effort. There was intention going forward, there […]
29 days ago | 0 reads
Manchester United’s post-Ruben Amorim era will officially begin on Wednesday, when the Red Devils make the trip to Turf Moor to tackle relegation-threatened Burnley. Amorim was sacked as head coach on Monday, with Darren Fletcher placed in charge on an interim basis, and the former Man United midfielder will lead the team in gameweek 21. […]
30 days ago | 1 read
Manchester United are in Premier League action again on Wednesday night, facing Burnley at Turf Moor. Darren Fletcher is taking charge of the team, following the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday morning, and the Reds are looking to pick up a first three points of 2026, in the wake of the 1-1 draw […]
about 1 month ago | 0 reads