Gus Devlin retweeted
Bruno Fernandes has reached his breaking point at Manchester United, as Captain he cannot do what he has. He has given everything to the club since January 2020, carrying them on his back time & again.
His love, commitment & loyalty cannot be questioned. He has been patient, given his best years to owners & decision makers who have broken promises & failed over & over to get this thing right. He's had enough.
There are countless examples of what he has done for the club on & off the pitch, I don't need to recount the stories. He has so much credit in the bank, it is sad to see people throw it all away because of this.
Bruno isn't the problem. He's had enough of the real problem, if you can't understand that I can't help you. We are sick of cycle & clearly so is he - can you blame him? We're talking about a human being, not a robot.
We demand perfection, he isn't perfect - but he could not have given more to us. We should try & remember that before talking about him on days like today, because I don't blame him for being fed up. I am too.
I don't condone what he has done in the past week, but doesn't mean at the same time I don't understand it. How much can someone give before being at their wits end. He needed to be better, but deserves better too.
Gus Devlin retweeted
Manchester United have had more touches in the opposition box than any other Premier League team so far this season (182).
They have also seen their opponents have the fewest inside their own penalty area (92).
Gus Devlin retweeted
I see a reality where Manchester United win the Premier League under Michael Carrick if they recruit well enough.
Their offensive quality is truly unstoppable & they will only add to that in the summer as they target a left winger.
Improve the rest of the squad & it can happen!
Gus Devlin retweeted
Not sure Mark Clattenburg blaming Vinicius for celebrating his goal and saying he’s made the referee’s life difficult is a good look here. What on earth is he going on about? Extraordinary thing to say, twice, on TV
Gus Devlin retweeted
Just to clarify a few misconceptions and highlight some interesting things I’ve seen re: journalism.
My question was admittedly long but journalists typically ask three or four questions which when added up are of an equal-ish time to mine. I deliberately chose to ask one detailed question instead.
I mentioned the 2006 columns as I wanted to see if 1) his opinion had changed 20 years on and 2) how he deals with that as a coach now rather than an analyst or writer.
His answers provided inference to both even if he didn’t explicitly say so, which is helpful for my work going forward.
And lastly, I asked that question as I am working on a piece around those ideas.
The quotes feed into the article. The article is the end product.
Getting more information from an interviewee is probably the aim when the interview is the end product.
Getting new information relevant to the article is the aim when the article is the end product.
Everyone entitled to an opinion on someone’s journalist approach. As someone with a big passion for football especially tactically, I’m enjoying trying new things and I’m happy with how it’s gone so far whilst always trying to improve with guidance from the best.
Excited to share my piece next week so stay tuned.
Gus Devlin retweeted
Bruno Fernandes finish is unreal improvisation. Intentionally shins it to direct the ball into the bottom corner. He’s playing like the best player in the league right now.
Gus Devlin retweeted
Thank you for all the love and care you have shown my brothers. I didn’t even realise how special they are. I’ll just be walking with them and cracking jokes with them, not even knowing God kept me in the presence of great men. 100% it’s tough for me, but I know it’s even tougher for their parents ❤️ I have a strong mind, and I believe God knows their hearts. May God have mercy on my brothers 🙏🏾
