England, as a footballing nation, has never struggled to produce some of the world’s leading talent. The question has always remained: is there enough at any given time to form a competitive outfit, and if so, can they put club rivalries aside for cohesion’s sake? In this multi-part series, I set out to highlight some…
In the hours that followed Manchester United’s win on penalties over Coventry City, you’d be forgiven for thinking Marcus Rashford picked the ball up in the Coventry half, sprinted towards his own goal, booted it past Andre Onana and stuck his fingers up at his own fan base. That’s the type of reception he got…
Julian Nagelsmann has committed his future to the German National Team by signing a new deal with the nation, meaning he is now out of the running for the Manchester United job should Erik ten Hag be removed from his post. Nagelsmann had been linked to both Manchester United and Bayern Munich, but will now…
Winning league titles is not the first objective in Manchester United’s academy under the new guise of Nick Cox, but that doesn’t mean it’s not something they look to do. The main objective, which has proven to be so successful in recent years at Carrington, is development. The goal is for the players coming into…
On this week’s podcast, the Attacking Football pod crew go through the World-Class Players in the Big 6. There are some big names excluded.
There have been various reports in the media in recent weeks regarding RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo, and his possible future at the club beyond this season. The 25-year-old has been in fine form for the German side this season, scoring eight goals and contributing five assists in the 22 games he has played. Manchester…
Has Erik ten Hag shown enough to warrant a chance under INEOS leadership at Manchester United? Let’s dive into the reasons why or why not.
Manchester United’s hierarchical restructuring process shows no signs of slowing, with several executive personnel changes on the verge of completion. Omar Berrada has already been announced as Manchester United’s new CEO, while deals for Southampton’s Jason Wilcox and Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth draw near a conclusion. The acquisition of a ‘best in class’ recruitment specialist is…
INEOS are completely restructuring the foundations that hold Manchester United together at present, and truth be told, it looked like they were going to fall apart and crumble before the emergence of Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The Dan Ashworth negotiations remain ongoing, with United refusing to be hoodwinked by Newcastle United. Jason Wilcox’s appointment is anticipated…
John Murtough has stepped down from his role as director at the football club and is set to leave by the end of the week. The former Everton director has been at the club since the year after Sir Alex Ferguson left, coming in with then manager David Moyes. Manchester United are having a complete…