Manchester United will be in the market for defenders in January or next summer. It is no secret that we need better centre-backs and an improved right-back. It has been a dire start to the season in terms of injuries. The defence is has been depleted and Erik ten Hag has had to make changes to his back four on a weekly basis almost. Raphael Varane may be a Rolls Royce defender, but the Frenchman isn’t gett... »
Erik ten Hag has further clarified Marcus Rashford’s absence ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League clash vs Fulham. The forward has been omitted from the Red Devils’ matchday squad due to a knock he sustained to his leg in training, so Alejandro Garnacho has taken his place on the left flank. It comes after the manager branded Rashford’s post-Manchester derby behaviour, in which he went out clubbing t... »
Our predicted Manchester United starting line-up to take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Kick-off is at 12.30pm. Erik ten Hag is under increasing pressure to orchestrate a complete turnaround in form or risk losing his job by the end of the season, having overseen United’s worst start to a term in 61 years. On paper, the Reds’ upcoming fixtures should all be nothing less than wins; Fulham, Copenha... »
Jay Motty has the latest Manchester United news with an update on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s prospective investment into the club; and links to Sporting Lisbon Manager Rúben Amorim as a potential Erik ten Hag replacement. Video courtesy of Stretford Paddock: Get the latest Manchester United news, opinion, interviews and exclusive features with the Stretty Newsletter – Ad Free! Kick off your afternoon with the Stre... »
In episode 177 of the Strettycast, Dale and Brian digest another two home defeats as Manchester United suffer humiliation in the Manchester derby and crash out of the Carabao Cup a few days later. This podcast includes a matchday bonus from the derby as Dale catches up with Jason and Matt ahead of the game in Manchester. Then Brian joins to reflect on what were two terrible results for Ten Hag, with reports... »
Erik ten Hag is facing more pressure to turn results around as Manchester United continue to lose football matches. Former right-back Gary Neville says the manager has not yet got a grip on this season. Wednesday’s 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle didn’t come as a big surprise after a slow start to the season. In fact, it was our eight defeat of the season. Boos rang around Old Trafford at both half-time... »
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has arrived at Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United’s fourth-round Carabao Cup tie vs Newcastle United. The right-back has not featured for the Red Devils since September 16 against Brighton and Hove Albion; he made just a five-minute cameo but sustained a hamstring injury, which saw him dealt a six-week layoff. Last week, it was confirmed that Wan-Bissaka was ahead of schedule in his r... »
Casemiro was quick to share the credit for his impressive goalscoring form since arriving at Manchester United last season. The 31-year-old has provided some crucial contributions after he switched Madrid for Manchester in 2022; last term his seven goals included a last-gasp equaliser at Stamford Bridge, a winner in a tightly-contested away clash at Bournemouth, and the opener in the Carabao Cup final at W... »
Dwayne Johnson prefers the tight fit. This season’s Manchester United kit is getting negative publicity after a laughable report suggested that the team is opting to wear the looser replica version instead. The Daily Mail claims that players haven’t worn official socks since the second game of the season due to tightness. As a result, a number of players have cut holes in their socks. World renowned actor D... »
A compilation of Kobbie Mainoo playing against Salford City is going viral on social media. The 18-year-old excited fans with his performances during pre-season, but he’s been ruled out with a knee injury since facing Real Madrid in the United States. It’s been a three month setback for the youngster. Mainoo registered his first 90 minutes since returning from injury when the U21s took on Salford City last ... »