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Win at the Bridge
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!Nathan and Pauly recap a big win for Manchester United over Chelsea, joined late by Colin, who was on the ground at the Tampa Fan Fest.As always, thank you for listening and be sure to save and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Kobbie Mainoo close to new contract
Manchester United is reportedly very close to keeping one of its own at home for the foreseeable future. Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, once exiled this season, has reportedly played his way back into the picture with the club hierarchy and is set for a new contract to stay at his boyhood club. Samuel Luckhurst reported on […]
Staff Takeaways: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United
Here are the (delayed, sorry) staff takeaways from the win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Colin Damms – Manager, squad and away end all prepared for the occasion This was a feisty week for Manchester United. A poor loss on return from the international break (and the first under Michael Carrick at home) was followed […]
Player Ratings: Manchester United 1-0 Chelsea
Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 1-0 win against Chelsea: Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Had one shaky moment where he parried the ball towards a Chelsea shirt, but the goal that followed from that action was called offside. Fortunate to keep a clean sheet as Chelsea hit the woodwork on three occasions. […]
Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United: Reds earn successful smash and grab at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United earn three massive points at Stamford Bridge thanks to a 44th minute combination from Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes, completing the league double over Chelsea. The match also marked the first clean sheet for the Reds in nearly two months. Manchester United spent the second half of the match under siege by Chelsea […]
Chelsea vs. Manchester United: Live stream, Time & How to watch
A key contest in the hunt for Champions League football takes place under the lights at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night, as Chelsea do battle with Manchester United in the Premier League. Following their 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford in September, the Red Devils are looking to complete the top-flight double over the Blues for […]
Match Preview: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Manchester United have a huge game in the context of the push for a UEFA Champions League place, when tackling sixth-placed Chelsea on Saturday. The evening encounter at Stamford Bridge presents an opportunity to bounce back from the disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Leeds United on Monday. With a chance to extend the lead over the west […]
Three Points: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Manchester United is set for a big clash in the race for the Top 4 on Saturday, traveling to a hostile environment where the club has achieved minimal success: Stamford Bridge. They face a Chelsea team on the ropes, but do so with a less-than-ideal pool of players available for selection. Center-back Partnership Leny Yoro […]
A Glimpse of the Future?
With Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez unavailable due to dubious red cards and Matthijs de Ligt unavailable due to injury, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven look set to start the next league game. The youngsters have played their fair share of games, but have never started a game together. This would be a big test […]
Finally back, and losing again
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin, Nathan and Pauly recap a bad loss for Manchester United, the first at Old Trafford under interim boss Michael Carrick, to old rivals Leeds United. They look at the limited squad selection and lack of depth, as well as what it meant losing Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo […]
Harry Maguire handed additional match suspension, misses Chelsea clash
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was handed an additional match suspension following his red card dismissal for denial of a clear and obvious goalscoring opportunity at Bournemouth nearly a month ago. The play was the result of a VAR review and prompted furious protests from Maguire and his teammates. It also gave the Cherries a […]
Manuel Ugarte’s United tenure may be ending with a whimper
“I better not wake up soon and see this was all a dream.” “This is madness.” “We are moving.” “We’re so big time now.” “INEOS are you mad?” “My club finally acting like the biggest club it is.” Just a few of the reactions from Manchester United supporters when they realized they were signing Manuel […]
Staff Takeaways: Leeds United 2-1 Manchester United
Pauly: Alarming lack of depth on display There hasn’t been much change in United’s underlying numbers between Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrick this season. The magical secret to Carrick’s success has mostly been he’s put his best players out on the pitch and used them in their most effective roles. Well, what happens if those […]
Leeds United 2-1 Manchester United: Flat, 10-man Reds suffer first Old Trafford loss under Carrick
Manchester United lost their first match at home under interim boss Michael Carrick on Monday, marking a return to the pitch after 24 days away with a dismal first half, leading to a 2-1 defeat against Leeds United. It couldn’t have been a worse start, with Leeds scoring just five minutes after kickoff through Noah […]
Manchester United vs Leeds United: Live stream, Time & How to watch
After a 24-day break, Manchester United will return to action on Monday night, with the 20-time English champions welcoming Leeds United to Old Trafford in the Premier League. The Red Devils are third in the Premier League table, seven points ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea, while Leeds are 15th, three points outside of the relegation zone. […]
Three Points: Manchester United vs. Leeds United
Match Sharpness United haven’t played a game in a little over three weeks. It doesn’t matter how much they’ve trained over those three weeks; some of the players are going to feel a bit leggy at the start. Getting a hold of the ball and slowly working their way into the game will go a […]
Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Leeds
Manchester United finally return to Premier League action next Monday evening (13 April), when we host rivals Leeds United at Old Trafford. The Reds have had a 24-day wait for this fixture and are first set to spend four days in Dublin to prepare for the final run-in. Michael Carrick’s side are bidding to qualify for the […]
Should Manchester United explore a move for Morgan Rogers?
Manchester United had one more major link in between matches, a 24-day chasm between the draw at Bournemouth and a clash with Leeds United at home next Monday. The Telegraph’s Jason Burt got one more mention in, so let’s talk about it. Burt wrote that Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is in demand in a potential […]
Manchester United to embark on first European summer tour since 2002
Manchester United revealed its dates for preseason friendlies this upcoming summer, and the destinations will be much closer to home than has been the case for the last 24 years. United have typically played some preseason games in Europe, with an odd match in Ireland, Scotland, Norway or Sweden before heading to either East Asia […]
Maguire signs new contract
Harry Maguire has signed a new contract that will extend his stay with Manchester United until June 2027, with the option for a further year. The centre-back has made 266 appearances and won the Carabao Cup and Emirates FA Cup since joining the club in 2019. Harry Maguire said: “Representing Manchester United is the ultimate […]
Manchester United Women out of UWCL after late collapse at Bayern Munich
Manchester United Women’s UEFA Champions League run is over at the quarterfinal stage after a 2-1 defeat in Munich on Wednesday, a 5-3 aggregate defeat, which ends the team’s hopes of achieving silverware in the 2025/26 campaign. Melvine Malard scored the opening goal of the night and nearly converted on another good opportunity in a […]
Match Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Manchester United Women
t’s been a difficult few weeks for Manchester United Women, but the Reds have the chance to put those results behind us and reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the first time, on Wednesday. Marc Skinner’s side take on German champions Bayern Munich in the second leg of our quarter-final tie, looking to overturn […]
Three Positions of need behind Midfield
Manchester United’s transfer planning is reportedly well underway during the March international break, with various outlets providing briefs on the club’s plans to address problems in midfield. The position group is pretty bare behind Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and the departing Casemiro. Manuel Ugarte has failed to break into the team as a reliable defensive […]
Maguire Deal Will Help With Yoro and Heaven’s Development
If reports are to be believed, Harry Maguire looks set to sign a new deal that’ll keep him at the club for another year with an option for another year. Maguire, who was sidelined under Erik ten Hag, got back in favor under Ruben Amorim and has been a mainstay under Michael Carrick. The England […]
Anderson and Tonali Links Suggest an Obvious Direction
All the reports on United’s summer window targets suggest that midfield is the biggest area of concern and that Elliot Anderson is the biggest priority. Of course, there are two obstacles here: Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. Nottingham Forest will certainly play hardball, as is their right, and City have made it known that Anderson […]
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