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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...

Oct152022 by JB1 Comment

Casemiro names Erik ten Hag’s three best qualities as Man Utd manager

Premier League

Casemiro has identified Erik ten Hag's three best qualities as Manchester United head coach, as the midfielder revealed why he values the Dutchman so highly. Ten Hag handed Casemiro his first Premier League start last week, as the Red Devils beat Everton 2-1 at the Goodison Park. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian star rewarded his manager with a man-of-the-match display in midfield, providing Cristiano Ronaldo with the assist for the winning goal. Scott McTominay has started the majority of league games so far this campaign, yet the tide appears to have turned in the 30-year-old's favour. The Scot is suspended for the Newcastle game on Sunday so Casemiro is in line for another start. The former Real Madrid midfielder has now opened up ...

Oct142022 by JBNo Comments

Scholes reveals the secret Sir Alex Ferguson kept from all of his Man Utd players

Premier League

Paul Scholes has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson would never give "the real reason" why a player had been dropped from the team. The former United midfielder has explained how Ferguson would inspire and motivate the players who were named on the substitutes' bench. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Erik ten Hag has left a number of high-profile players out of his starting lineup this campaign including club captain Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho and most notably Cristiano Ronaldo. Ferguson wasn’t afraid to do the same during his tenure, with Scholes being one of those he benched at times at Old Trafford. Football live scores Scholes admitted he didn’t like being left out by his manager but outlined how he would still make those on the sidelines feel ...

Oct142022 by JB2 Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts bizarrely to Man Utd winner vs Omonia

UEFA

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo bizarrely raised his arm after Scott McTominay’s injury-time winner against Omonia Nicosia on Thursday, puzzling onlookers. Ronaldo, who scored his 700th club goal in last week's 2-1 win over Everton, started in the UEFA Europa League clash against Omonia at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese star had a few decent chances to score but failed to find the back of the net, seeing two of his efforts saved by Omonia keeper Francis Uzoho. Having failed to breach Uzoho’s resistance in regulation time, United finally got their breakthrough through McTominay in the third minute of added time. Football live scores The Scot capitalized on Jadon Sancho’s deflected effort to fire past U...

Oct142022 by JBNo Comments

Erik ten Hag ‘frustrated’ with Man Utd stars after late Omonia win

UEFA, Premier League

Paul Scholes believes Erik ten Hag was ‘frustrated’ with his Manchester United players after they needed a late goal to beat Omonia in the Europa League. Cypriot minnows Omonia looked set to secure a famous draw at Old Trafford on Thursday as goalkeeper Francis Uzoho produced an inspired performance to frustrate the home team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But United broke the deadlock deep into stoppage time, substitute Scott McTominay broke the deadlock with his team’s 33rd attempt at goal. United’s hopes of qualifying as group winners would have been dealt a blow had they failed to beat Omonia, although they will still need Real Sociedad to stand a chance of finishing top of Group E. In his post-match interview on BT Sport, Ten Hag was asked ...

Oct142022 by JBNo Comments

Omonia goalie Uzoho shines with superb Man Utd display & heart-warming interview

UEFA

Omonia may have suffered a defeat to Manchester United on Thursday, but Francis Uzoho was not too disappointed after a superb display at Old Trafford which he had prayed for before the match. Omonia were unsurprisingly dominated by the home team, but the Nigerian keeper was in good form and made a number of impressive saves over 90 minutes as Untied unleashed 34 shots at goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Scott McTominay came off the bench and scored United's only goal of the game in the 93rd minute, but while that was a blow, the 23-year-old was not down after the final whistle. Uzoho is Omonia’s second choice ‘keeper but got the opportunity due to injury to the first choice stopper Fabiano, allowing him to play against the side he grew up suppor...

Oct132022 by JBNo Comments

Eric Bailly snubs Ronaldo as he names the two players that blew him away at Man Utd

Premier League

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has revealed Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are the two players that impressed him the most at the club. Bailly, who joined United in 2016 – is currently on a season-long loan at French Ligue 1 team Marseille but still reserves plenty of praise for his teammates at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ivorian has had the fortune of playing alongside some of world football’s biggest names which include Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba and Ibrahimovic but it was United’s two youngsters that left a mark on him. In particular, Rashford was the standout performer for Bailly, who revealed the England star ‘blew’ him away. “I knew a lot of great players in Manchester. But if I have to talk about everyone ...

Oct112022 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd explain the ‘in-joke’ behind Ronaldo’s new goal celebration vs Everton

Premier League

Manchester United have revealed the ‘in-joke’ behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s new goal celebration after he failed to do his trademark ‘Siu!’ when he netted against Everton on Sunday. The Portuguese star scored the winning goal in United’s 2-1 win at Goodison Park, latching onto an excellent pass Casemiro before rifling the ball beyond Jordan Pickford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As well as securing maximum points for the Red Devils, the goal was also Ronaldo’s 700th in club football – making him only the second player after Josef Bican to achieve that landmark. After netting, fans would have expected the 37-year-old to perform his usual ‘Siu!’ by the corner flag, but instead he debuted a new celebration. Football live scores After a brief hug with ...

Oct102022 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd player told team-mate to ‘concentrate on your own f*****g game’ in bust-up

Premier League

An inquest held between Manchester United’s stars after their derby defeat boiled over when one star told his team-mate to ‘concentrate on your own f*****g game’. Erik ten Hag encouraged his players to hold a frank discussion concerning their own performance 24 hours after the team were beaten 6-3 by Man City at the Etihad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutchman wants his players to constructively call one another out so that they are more responsible for their performances. In previous years, too often have United players blamed the manager and his tactics rather than diagnosing their own failures. Ten Hag gave every member the opportunity to speak up during an inquest at the club’s training ground on Monday. Scott McTominay and Lisandro...

Oct92022 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire granted holiday as Ten Hag sparks fury by breaking Man Utd rules

Premier League

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has risked the anger of the dressing room by allowing Harry Maguire to go on holiday, according to reports. The United skipper was absent for the Red Devils’ 3-2 away win over Omonoia Nicosia in the Europa League. Maguire was also ruled out of the 6-3 thrashing at the hands of Man City after picking up a hamstring injury during England’s draw against Germany. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ten Hag is said to have a strict injury policy that means all injured players must remain at United’s Training Ground to recover. But, the Dutchman has allowed the defender to go on holiday to ‘clear his head’ in a move that could frustrate the United stars. While United were struggling against Neil Lennon’s side, Maguire ...