Manchester United Archives ⋆ Page 8 of 146 ⋆ LSU

Oct192022 by JBNo Comments

Conte aims dig at Man Utd “monster” & makes transfer point

Premier League

Antonio Conte says Manchester United are a “monster” that needs to be respected, despite their current results not matching up with their expenditure in the transfer market. Conte’s Tottenham travel to Old Trafford to play United on Wednesday looking to keep pace with Arsenal and Man City at the top of the Premier League table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs are in decent form, four games unbeaten in all competitions since losing the north London derby, and face a United team who were held to a 0-0 draw by Newcastle on Sunday. Conte has talked up United’s quality ahead of the clash, despite the club going five seasons in a row without any silverware. The Tottenham boss believes things will click for Erik ten Hag – in a large part because he ha...

Oct192022 by JBNo Comments

Cody Gakpo reveals talks with Erik ten Hag & why Man Utd move broke down

Transfer Info, Premier League

PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo has confirmed he was ‘close’ to joining Manchester United in the summer after holding talks with Erik ten Hag. The Netherlands international shot to prominence last campaign and has flourished under former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took over as PSV’s manager back in March. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ten Hag strengthened United’s attack by signing Antony from Ajax, but not before he made effort to convince Gakpo to join him at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old remained with the Eredivisie club after spurning a late chance to sign for Ralph Hasenhuttl at Southampton. ‘I was close to leaving, I spoke to Erik ten Hag a few times at Manchester United,’ Gakpo told The Times. ‘In the end the deal didn’t go ...

Oct192022 by JBNo Comments

‘No player is happy’ – Erik ten Hag responds to angry Ronaldo outburst

Premier League

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has insisted he had "no problem" with Cristiano Ronaldo's furious reaction at being substituted off against Newcastle United. Ronaldo started the clash at Old Trafford, but was taken off with 18 minutes left to go, to be replaced by Marcus Rashford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese star made his anger at Ten Hag's decision clear, as he stormed off the pitch. He had seen a goal disallowed by referee Craig Pawson. With Ronaldo on the bench, United were unable to find a way past Nick Pope in the Magipes' goal, with the draw seeing them slip three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. It is not the first time Ronaldo has had a furious reaction to Ten Hag's decision-making. But the manager said he ...

Oct182022 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister blasts Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag

Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has slammed Erik ten Hag for substituting the attacker in Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle United on Sunday. The Potuguese star had a goal ruled out in the second half after he felt Fabian Schar had taken Newcastle’s free kick instead of giving the ball to goalkeeper Nick Pope. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo was handed only his second start in the Premier League this campaign for the game against Newcastle and was replaced in the 72nd minute by Rashford, who missed a wonderful chance to win the game late on. Ronaldo looked unimpressed when he saw his number held up and repeatedly shook his head as he made his way towards the touchline. After the game, Ronaldo’s sister Elma Aveiro shared a post from a ...

Oct182022 by JBNo Comments

‘You’re disrespecting Ronaldo, I don’t agree with your management’ – Saha slams Erik Ten Hag

Premier League

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes Erik ten Hag ‘disrespected’ Cristiano Ronaldo after replacing the striker during Sunday’s match against Newcastle United. With Anthony Martial injured, Ronaldo led the line at Old Trafford. After seeing two efforts ruled out, the 37-year-old was replaced by Marcus Rashford with 18 minutes left on the clock, muttering and shaking his head as he left the pitch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With Rashford and Fred failing to take chances that would have sealed the win, Saha has questioned ten Hag’s decisions over Ronaldo, saying there is no one better than him when you are under pressure to score.. The Frenchman, who spent four years at United, also dismissed concerns over the former Real Madrid sta...

Oct182022 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand reveals key difference between Bukayo Saka & Man Utd’s struggling wingers

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Arsenal’s ‘fearless’ Bukayo Saka and believes Manchester United’s wingers could learn from his style of play. The 21-year-old attacker has hit a rich vein of form in recent weeks and has been the matchwinner in each of his team's last three games in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a slightly under-par start to the campaign, Saka scored twice against Liverpool, including the decisive penalty, before his winner against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. The Hale End academy graduate capped a superb week with the only goal in Arsenal’s victory over Leeds on Sunday as the Gunners extended their lead at the top of the table to four points. And Saka, who finished eighth in the Kopa Trophy rankings...

Oct172022 by JBNo Comments

Nick Pope hits back at Man Utd & Ronaldo complaints over disallowed goal

Premier League

Nick Pope says referee Craig Pawson was right to disallow Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal in Manchester United’s stalemate with Newcastle United on Sunday. Ronaldo felt he had opened the scoring in the second half after Fabian Schar touched the ball back to Pope to take a free kick. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But before the Newcastle shot-stopper struck the ball, Ronaldo nipped in and dribbled the ball a few yards before scoring into an empty net. Pawson immediately ruled out Ronaldo’s effort, despite the huge protests from United’s stars, while the 37-year-old was also shown a yellow card. ‘The free-kick was slightly in the wrong place and obviously Fabby’s [Schar] rolled it back to me and walked off,’ Pope told Chronicle Live. ‘I think you know...

Oct172022 by JBNo Comments

Luke Shaw takes dig at Solskjaer & Mourinho with Erik ten Hag praise

Premier League

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw says he’s grateful that Erik ten Hag only selects in-form players and says his team selections have been a welcome break from the past. The England star started United’s first two games of the campaign, where they were beaten by Brentford and Brighton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was consequently dropped for Tyrell Malacia, while Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo also lost their starting spots in the team. Shaw has since recovered his spot after praise from Ten Hag for his performances for England while on international break. The full-back had a tough relationship with Jose Mourinho during his time at Old Trafford, with the Roma boss once criticising Shaw for being ‘immature’ and saying he ‘played wit...

Oct172022 by JBNo Comments

Diogo Dalot responds to Barcelona transfer speculation

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot is not interested in a move to Barcelona and wants to sign a new contract to remain at Old Trafford. The Portugal international has cemented his spot as a starter since Erik ten Hag’s arrival at the club, which has limited Aaron Wan-Bissaka to just four minutes of competitive football this season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It represents a huge turnaround for Dalot, whose United career appeared over when they spent £50m on Wan-Bissaka in 2019. Dalot made 24 appearances last term as Ralf Rangnick favoured his ball-playing ability and he’s made great strides again this campaign. His impressive displays have seen him attract interest from Barcelona, with Xavi keen to sign a new long-term right-back. Dal...

Oct152022 by JBNo Comments

De Jong reveals when he decided to snub Man Utd despite ‘pressure’ to leave Barcelona

Premier League

Frenkie De Jong says he never wavered in his decision to stay at Barcelona, despite the ‘pressure’ from the Catalan club to leave during the summer. The Holland player was chased all summer by Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag desperate to build his midfield around the 25-year-old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bayern and Chelsea were also credited with an interest, while Barcelona were ready to sell to help relieve their financial issues. Barcelona accepted an offer from United but De Jong was reluctant to leave, especially while he was still owed a substantial sum in deferred wages. The La Liga leaders threatened to take legal action over a contract renewal the player was given by a previous regime, but De Jong stood on his ground. “I wa...