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EPL: Amorim questions two Man Utd players about leaking starting XIs
16 Dec

EPL: Amorim questions two Man Utd players about leaking starting XIs

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Manchester United have opened an investigation into which player is leaking team news information. The day before their 2-1 win at Manchester City, a leaked team sheet showed both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho would be left out of the team. It was confirmed 24 hours after Ruben Amorim’s official team sheet was released. Now, according to The Sun, Amorim has questioned Garnacho and Amad Diallo as to whether they are responsible. However, club sources insist Garnacho’s omission was not related to suggestions that his brother had been responsible for leaking teams. Speaking after the game at The Etihad, Amorim…
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EPL: Man City fan dies during 2-1 defeat to Man Utd
16 Dec

EPL: Man City fan dies during 2-1 defeat to Man Utd

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A Manchester City fan passed away following a medical incident, during their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The tragic news was confirmed by the club in a terse statement on Monday. It read: “Manchester City are aware of the tragic news that one of our supporters passed away following a medical incident at yesterday’s match. “The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.” City led for most of the game, thanks to a Josko Gvardiol header in the first half. But late goals from…
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I’ll never forget this in my career – Amorim on Man Utd’s 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt
29 Nov

I’ll never forget this in my career – Amorim on Man Utd’s 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt

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Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has said he will never forget the welcome he got from Old Trafford fans during the 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. Amorim took charge of his first home fixture on Thursday night. The 39-year-old oversaw a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town last Sunday. Alejandro Garnacho opened the scoring in the first minute, before Bodo/Glimt turned the game on its end with two goals from Hakon Evjen and Filip Zinckernagel in four first-half minutes. But Rasmus Hojlund’s brace sealed a first win for Amorim. “Half of the stadium doesn’t know me, I came…
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Manchester United have been accused of exploiting fans after taking the mid-season decision to raise matchday ticket prices to £66 per game, with no concessions for children or pensioners. It comes as the club confirmed the cost of paying off former boss Erik ten Hag and his staff was £10.4m, while the cost of paying a release clause to bring in his replacement Ruben Amorim was £11m. United have put the raised prices on their website, having told their fans’ forum of the move on Tuesday. The club privately say the decision will only affect a small number of supporters as 97% of available tickets have already been sold. However, the remainder will be subject to the increase. In an open letter to United chief executive Omar Berrada, the 1958 fans’ group described the decision as “clear exploitation of our loyal fanbase”. The 1958 group, which led protests against the Glazer ownership before Ineos agreed a part-purchase of the club last December, said it was planning a joint protest with Everton supporters before Sunday’s Premier League game between the clubs at Old Trafford. United allow season ticket holders to sell back to the club any individual tickets they do not intend to use. “The club will then resell the ticket at a higher price,” said the 1958 group. “This is ‘corporate touting’ at its finest and simply unacceptable.” Manchester United Supporters’ Trust also criticised what it called an “offensive” move it says was taken without any fan consultation. “We have objected to this action in the strongest possible terms,” the group said, adding it was “seeking urgent discussions with the club to get them to listen to fans’ concern at this policy”. United argue they need to generate as much money as possible in order to stay within the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, while bringing in players they hope will make Amorim’s squad competitive. Manager change costs topped £20m In their first-quarter financial results released on Tuesday, United revealed they had spent £8.6m as part of a redundancy programme that has led to about 250 employees losing their jobs. Critics have pointed out this sum is tiny compared to the amounts ploughed into the first team, who have slumped into the bottom half of the Premier League and won just seven out of 18 competitive games in all competitions – form that triggered the dismissal of manager Ten Hag. In addition to paying off Ten Hag and his staff they appointed Amorim after paying a release clause to Portuguese club Sporting. A longer version of the first-quarter accounts was released to the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, revealing the full cost of sacking Ten Hag and meeting Amorim’s release clause. United are not the only club to have increased ticket prices this season. Even though the Premier League has agreed new TV deals worth £6.7bn for its UK market alone over the next four years, almost all clubs have confirmed increases, leading to widespread protests and the Football Supporters’ Association launching a ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’ campaig Source: BBC
28 Nov

Manchester United have been accused of exploiting fans after taking the mid-season decision to raise matchday ticket prices to £66 per game, with no concessions for children or pensioners. It comes as the club confirmed the cost of paying off former boss Erik ten Hag and his staff was £10.4m, while the cost of paying a release clause to bring in his replacement Ruben Amorim was £11m. United have put the raised prices on their website, having told their fans’ forum of the move on Tuesday. The club privately say the decision will only affect a small number of supporters as 97% of available tickets have already been sold. However, the remainder will be subject to the increase. In an open letter to United chief executive Omar Berrada, the 1958 fans’ group described the decision as “clear exploitation of our loyal fanbase”. The 1958 group, which led protests against the Glazer ownership before Ineos agreed a part-purchase of the club last December, said it was planning a joint protest with Everton supporters before Sunday’s Premier League game between the clubs at Old Trafford. United allow season ticket holders to sell back to the club any individual tickets they do not intend to use. “The club will then resell the ticket at a higher price,” said the 1958 group. “This is ‘corporate touting’ at its finest and simply unacceptable.” Manchester United Supporters’ Trust also criticised what it called an “offensive” move it says was taken without any fan consultation. “We have objected to this action in the strongest possible terms,” the group said, adding it was “seeking urgent discussions with the club to get them to listen to fans’ concern at this policy”. United argue they need to generate as much money as possible in order to stay within the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, while bringing in players they hope will make Amorim’s squad competitive. Manager change costs topped £20m In their first-quarter financial results released on Tuesday, United revealed they had spent £8.6m as part of a redundancy programme that has led to about 250 employees losing their jobs. Critics have pointed out this sum is tiny compared to the amounts ploughed into the first team, who have slumped into the bottom half of the Premier League and won just seven out of 18 competitive games in all competitions – form that triggered the dismissal of manager Ten Hag. In addition to paying off Ten Hag and his staff they appointed Amorim after paying a release clause to Portuguese club Sporting. A longer version of the first-quarter accounts was released to the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, revealing the full cost of sacking Ten Hag and meeting Amorim’s release clause. United are not the only club to have increased ticket prices this season. Even though the Premier League has agreed new TV deals worth £6.7bn for its UK market alone over the next four years, almost all clubs have confirmed increases, leading to widespread protests and the Football Supporters’ Association launching a ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’ campaig Source: BBC

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Manchester United have been accused of exploiting fans after taking the mid-season decision to raise matchday ticket prices to £66 per game, with no concessions for children or pensioners. It comes as the club confirmed the cost of paying off former boss Erik ten Hag and his staff was £10.4m, while the cost of paying a release clause to bring in his replacement Ruben Amorim was £11m. United have put the raised prices on their website, having told their fans’ forum of the move on Tuesday. The club privately say the decision will only affect a small number of supporters…
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‘We Will Suffer For A Long Period’ – Why There Is No Quick fix At Man Utd
25 Nov

‘We Will Suffer For A Long Period’ – Why There Is No Quick fix At Man Utd

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Manchester United’s fans have not taken long to come up with a song for Ruben Amorim. It is fairly simple, just two words. “Ruben Amorim, Amorim, Ruben Amorim” to the tune of KC and the Sunshine Band’s ‘Give it Up’. It does the job and Amorim acknowledged the travelling supporters when they sung it to him after the final whistle of the 1-1 draw at Ipswich. As Amorim dissected his first game as head coach with the media at Portman Road, it soon became apparent the song is about the only thing that is going to happen quickly at Old Trafford…
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I’ll tell you like it is – Amorim set for Man Utd showdown talks with Van Nistelrooy
11 Nov

I’ll tell you like it is – Amorim set for Man Utd showdown talks with Van Nistelrooy

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Incoming Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim, is set for showdown talks for interim boss, Ruud van Nistelrooy. Amorim is expected to finally resume as Erik ten Hag’s successor on November 11. Van Nistelrooy was put in temporary charge of the Red Devils and went unbeaten in the four games. Amorim has now praised his work during his time amid speculation if Van Nistelrooy will be kept on in any role under the former Sporting manager. “A legend of the club. He did a great job,” Amorim said. “I have to talk with him tomorrow. Then I will explain everything.…
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Man Utd Players Will ‘Step Up’ For Amorim – Onana
07 Nov

Man Utd Players Will ‘Step Up’ For Amorim – Onana

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Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana says the club’s players will “step up” and have no issue adapting to new manager Ruben Amorim’s tactics. United appointed the Sporting boss as their new manager last week, with Amorim set to start his new role on 11 November. Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has used the 4-2-3-1 formation favoured by Erik ten Hag during his two matches in charge. Amorim, who has predominantly used a 3-4-3 formation during his managerial career, masterminded a 4-1 victory against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday. “I did watch the game yesterday, it was a great victory…
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Champions League: You won’t face me with Man Utd – Guardiola mocks Amorim
06 Nov

Champions League: You won’t face me with Man Utd – Guardiola mocks Amorim

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Ruben Amorim will only face him as Manchester United boss in the Premier League and FA Cup. Guardiola was speaking to the media after a 4-1 defeat to Amorim’s Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday night. It was the 39-year-old’s last home fixture in charge of the Portuguese club, as he is set to resume as the new United head coach on November 11. Amorim will however be taking charge of a team that is struggling in the league and Europa League. Guardiola was quick to rub it in after suffering a…
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EFL Cup: Van Nistelrooy Makes Winning Start As Interim Man Utd Boss
31 Oct

EFL Cup: Van Nistelrooy Makes Winning Start As Interim Man Utd Boss

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Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as Manchester United’s interim manager as his side thrashed Leicester to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Two days after Van Nistelrooy was appointed as stand-in following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag, his pre-match demand for entertainment was met in full. Casemiro started the fun with a sensational long-range strike and by half-time the Brazilian had another as he followed up an initial header that bounced off both posts by driving home from eight yards. In between those efforts, Alejandro Garnacho fired home his fifth goal of the season and skipper Bruno Fernandes’…
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‘This Felt Like the End For Ten Hag – If Not Now, Very Soon’
30 Sep

‘This Felt Like the End For Ten Hag – If Not Now, Very Soon’

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wore the haunted, hunted expression of someone reaching the end of the road after Tottenham Hotspur inflicted abject embarrassment at Old Trafford. Since United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the club’s restructured hierarchy eventually chose to keep faith with Ten Hag in the summer, he has been placed in a position where he is only one bad defeat away from a crisis and unforgiving scrutiny. By that measure, the 54-year-old is running out of time after a United performance that was as shambolic, incompetent and indisciplined as any he has presided over in his…
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