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🚨 Ashley Young doesn’t hold back on INEOS potentially replacing Carrick with Pochettino:
“If Pochettino is the answer, somebody at INEOS needs to explain the question.
Because if the question is, ‘Who gives Manchester United the best chance of winning the biggest trophies?’ I need more than another presentation about a project.
I played with Michael. I know what standards he understands. That doesn’t make him untouchable. But if you’re sacking him, show me the upgrade.
Imagine sitting in that meeting.
‘We need somebody who can develop players.’
‘Fine. What about winning?’
‘He has Premier League experience.’
‘So have the managers we’ve already sacked. What are we actually changing?’
Pochettino left Tottenham without a trophy. At Chelsea, sixth and a lost cup final. He had Messi, Neymar and Mbappe together at PSG and didn’t deliver the Champions League.
Now we’re supposed to accept that United is where everything comes together?
Based on what?
If that’s the choice, I’d rather keep Carrick, set him clear targets and make the players answer for their performances as well.
Against Roma and Villa, they showed fight. That doesn’t wipe out the poor results. It gives you something to test before you throw the whole thing away.
‘Michael, this is what we need from the next seven games. These are the standards. Deliver.’
At least everybody knows where they stand.
Instead, we get another name, another reset, another request for patience.
I’ve heard enough versions of that conversation since Sir Alex left.
‘The new manager needs time.’
Then time passes.
‘The squad isn’t right for him.’
Then money gets spent.
‘We need a different direction.’
And somehow the people choosing the direction always get to choose another one.
What exactly are INEOS doing differently?
And before somebody says United have never tried proven winners, I played under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho. We won trophies. I was there.
That makes the questions upstairs even louder.
You have already employed men who knew how to win. Why did the club still fail to build something that lasted? What did you learn? Where is that learning visible now?
You cannot keep pointing at the dugout as though nobody appointed the man sitting in it.
My preference would be a manager with a repeated record of turning expectations into league titles. Somebody who has walked into a dressing room and made winning the standard.
Then support the decisions that come with appointing him.
‘He wants changes to the squad.’
‘Then explain which ones and get the work done.’
‘He’s demanding.’
‘Good. We’re demanding that he wins. Why should everybody else be comfortable?’
If even that manager struggles in the same ways, after proper backing, the people running United should have nowhere left to hide.
But you don’t need another failed appointment to start examining them. The evidence is already there.
The supporters have spent years being asked to believe the next change will fix what the previous change didn’t.
If INEOS believe Pochettino is a clear improvement, put the reasons on the table. Explain why his record makes him the man to restore United to the top.
Don’t just tell us he fits the structure.
If the structure keeps producing this, why is fitting into it a recommendation?
I’d rather give Carrick a clear test than restart the same argument with a different face.
United need people who can win. And people upstairs prepared to be judged when their decisions don’t.”
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🚨🎙️ Zlatan Ibrahimović on his heated Conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson over Manchester United considering replacing Michael Carrick with Mauricio Pochettino:
“Honestly, I will not sit here and pretend Zlatan is happy with everything happening at Manchester United.
When I saw the news, I picked up my phone and called Sir Alex. I needed answers because, seriously, what is happening at this club?
I told him, ‘With all due respect, Sir, is this what Manchester United has become?
Are you just going to sit there and watch this happen?
How many managers must this club change before somebody finally understands that the problem is much bigger than the man sitting in the dugout?’
He went quiet before saying, ‘Zlatan, I understand your frustration. Believe me, I am not particularly happy with everything happening either.’
I told him, ‘You and I know this is not simply about changing managers.
I have tried to stay away from these things.
I have told myself, Zlatan, let them handle their business.
But how can I watch a club where I played, a club I understand, a club with this kind of history, and not say something? I am not blind.’
He explained that he had been supporting Carrick from the beginning and that perhaps the reason Carrick was still in the job was because the Glazers respected him and were giving Carrick time.
I told him, ‘Then you better speak to them, because if they think bringing another manager is going to fix everything, they are dreaming. And if they want to replace Carrick, at least look at who they are bringing through that door.’
Pochettino?
What are we talking about?
What has he achieved that makes him the man for Manchester United?
This is the same guy who had Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé at PSG. Three monsters in one dressing room, and he still couldn’t make that team work the way people expected. He went to Chelsea, and we all saw what happened there.
Now you want to bring him to Manchester United? For another rebuild?
Give him big players,
Give him money,
Give him whatever he wants.
But who guarantees you he will get anything out of them?
He had them in psg and still couldn’t give anything
Listen, I am not saying this because I hate Pochettino. No. He is a good guy, I respect him. But respect is one thing, Manchester United is another. When it comes to this club, friendship and personal feelings go out of the window.
If Carrick is not good enough, remove him. Simple. Zlatan has no problem with that. Nobody is bigger than Manchester United. But don’t tell me everything is fine just because you have found another manager to put in the chair.
Manchester United doesn’t need another name on the touchline. It needs people who know what they are doing. Otherwise, you can change the manager ten more times. The problem will still be sitting in the same building.”
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🚨Casemiro on his conversation with Michael Carrick that convinced him to leave Manchester United:
🗣️ Casemiro: “Honestly, it wasn’t an easy decision. I had a good season, I felt physically strong, I was enjoying my football again and I believed I could still contribute a lot to this team.
“I wasn’t looking for a way out. I wanted to understand where the club was going and whether I was going to be part of its future.
“The conversation with Michael Carrick was what really made me think.
“I remember sitting down with him and asking, ‘Michael, what is the plan for this team? Where do you see Manchester United in the next two or three years, and what are we actually building?’
“He spoke about his ideas, the players he wanted to develop and the changes he believed were necessary. I listened because I respect him.
“But then I asked him, ‘Are we building a team to compete for the Premier League and Champions League, or are we still trying to build a team that can finish in the top four?’
“He looked at me and said, ‘Casemiro, I want to win everything. But there are things at this club that even the manager cannot control.’
“That answer stayed with me.
“I asked what he meant, and he explained that decisions above the manager, including transfers, investment and the club’s structure, would determine how far his plans could go.
“He told me, ‘You can have the best ideas in the world, but if the club doesn’t give you the tools to execute them, you will always have limitations.’
“I understood him because I’ve played for Real Madrid. I know what it means to be at a club where the expectation is to compete for every trophy.
“After that conversation, I started looking beyond the manager and the dressing room. I looked at the club’s foundation, its ownership and the people making the biggest decisions.
“Honestly, I wasn’t convinced. I felt the owners were not ambitious enough for a club of Manchester United’s size.
“You cannot ask players to have the mentality of champions when the entire structure around them isn’t showing the same ambition. Winning must be the objective at every level.
“I remember asking myself, ‘If I stay here for another two years, will I be fighting for the biggest trophies, or will I still be waiting for the club to get everything right?’
“I love Manchester United. I love the supporters, the atmosphere at Old Trafford and everything this badge represents. But I don’t want to spend another season waiting for promises to become reality.
“Some people might think I left because I was no longer good enough or because I was worried about competition. That isn’t true. I had a good season, and I still believe I can compete at the highest level.
“I wasn’t asking for guaranteed minutes or special treatment. I wanted to know that the club was serious about building a team capable of winning major trophies.
“Michael was honest with me, and I respect him. I don’t blame him. A manager can only do so much when the structure above him isn’t moving in the same direction.
“Eventually, I realised this wasn’t just about leaving Manchester United. It was about deciding what I wanted the final years of my career to look like.
“I didn’t want to leave with anger. I won trophies, experienced incredible moments and played in front of supporters who showed me so much love.
“Manchester United is too big to be satisfied with simply becoming competitive again. This club should be fighting for the Premier League and Champions League every season.
“I hope they get there because the supporters deserve it. But I couldn’t keep waiting for that ambition to become reality. I still want to win, and I want my next chapter to be about lifting trophies, not waiting for a project to come together.”
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🚨 Ralf Rangnick on why Manchester United are taking their time before sacking Michael Carrick:
“I think I’m seeing something here that perhaps other people aren’t seeing. And I’ll be honest, I’m still standing firmly behind my belief that Michael Carrick is the right man for this job.
I’ve been in that position before. I know what it takes to rebuild a football club, and I can see that he’s on the right path.
This is exactly the kind of patience Manchester United have refused to show in recent years. When you’re building something special, it takes time. You cannot expect everything to change overnight.
Sacking Carrick now is not the solution. Bring in another manager, and perhaps you’ll see a short-term improvement. But what happens after that? We start the entire process again. At some point, this club has to stop going around in circles and commit to a project.
Let’s be honest, there are players in this squad who simply don’t fit Carrick’s style of football. But that’s why we have a transfer window. Give him the opportunity to bring in the players he needs before judging what he can build.
In my opinion, Manchester United need at least 10 new players. I’m not exaggerating. This squad needs a serious rebuild if the club wants to compete with the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Europe’s biggest clubs again.
We have to stop fooling ourselves. The manager cannot keep taking the blame for problems that existed long before he arrived.
Michael Carrick might not be the problem. Manchester United’s biggest problem is that they keep changing managers without ever fixing the club.”
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🚨YOU [Omar Berrada ] and Jason Wilcox are responsible for this absolute MESS with your SHOCKING decision-making.
Stop acting surprised at the disaster YOU CREATED. GET THEM BOTH OUT OF MY FOOTBALL CLUB. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! 🤬
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🚨🔵UEFA PRESIDENT ALEKSANDER ČEFERIN SENDS A STRONG MESSAGE TO MANCHESTER CITY OVER FINANCIAL BREACHES! 😳🔥
🎙🗣️ Aleksander Čeferin:
🗣️"Let me make one thing absolutely clear: no football club is bigger than the rules of this sport. Not Manchester City, not Real Madrid, not Manchester United, not Barcelona, and certainly not any club that believes its financial power makes it untouchable."
🗣️"Football was not created for wealthy owners to compete against one another in a financial arms race while everyone else simply watches from the sidelines. Football exists because millions of supporters believe in competition, fairness, and the possibility that their club can achieve something extraordinary."
🗣️"That belief must be protected.
🗣️"The situation surrounding Manchester City has generated enormous debate, and I understand why. Supporters want answers. Rival clubs want clarity. Journalists want accountability. And the football world wants to know whether the regulations governing our competitions are being applied consistently."
🗣️"These are legitimate questions.
🗣️"But let me also be clear about something else: allegations must be examined through the appropriate legal and sporting processes. Nobody should be declared guilty simply because public opinion has already reached a conclusion."
🗣️"Manchester City have the right to defend themselves, and the relevant authorities have a responsibility to examine the evidence fairly. That principle must be respected regardless of which club is involved."
🗣️"However, fairness does not mean weakness. Due process does not mean that financial regulations can be ignored. And respect for a club's achievements does not mean that the club should be exempt from scrutiny."
🗣️"That is not a threat against Manchester City. It is a fundamental principle of football governance."
🗣️"I have heard people argue that clubs should be left alone because they generate enormous revenues, attract global audiences, and bring commercial value to the sport."
🗣️"I disagree with the idea that commercial success should determine how seriously regulations are enforced."
🗣️"If a smaller club breaches financial regulations, the consequences can be severe. Its directors may face difficult decisions, its transfer plans may collapse, and its supporters may suffer the consequences."
🗣️"So naturally, people will ask a simple question: would the same standards apply to a club with enormous financial resources and worldwide influence?
🗣️"That question deserves an answer through consistent enforcement, not public relations."
🗣️"If football wants supporters to trust its institutions, it must demonstrate that principle through its actions."
🗣️"Let me address another argument I hear repeatedly. Some people say that financial controversies should not overshadow Manchester City's achievements on the pitch."
🗣️"I understand that argument. Their players have delivered outstanding performances, their managers have implemented sophisticated tactical systems, and their teams have competed at the highest level."
🗣️"But sporting success and financial compliance are two separate questions."
🗣️"A club's achievements cannot automatically settle questions about its finances. Equally, allegations about a club's finances should not automatically erase its sporting achievements before the relevant proceedings have concluded."
🗣️"Both issues must be examined honestly.
🗣️"Football cannot operate on the principle that winning trophies provides immunity from scrutiny. If that becomes the standard, then the integrity of our competitions will eventually be questioned by everyone."
🗣️"And this is where the situation becomes particularly important."
🗣️"Financial regulations are not simply paperwork. They are intended to establish standards within which clubs operate."
-AN IMAGINED RANT-
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🚨Eric ten Hag on his conversation with Lisandro Martínez after he called out the Manchester United board:
“I watched the match against Atlético Madrid, and after the game, I heard what Lisandro said about the board. Honestly, I felt relieved.
I thought to myself, finally, someone is speaking up. This club needs people who are willing to tell the truth. Then I saw some fans attacking him, and I wondered, what exactly did he say that was wrong?
Later, we spoke privately, and I asked him, ‘Licha, what has happened at the club to make things so frustrating?’
He told me, ‘Boss, you brought us here from Ajax because you believed in us, and the club supported your decisions. That’s how you were able to win trophies after years without success.
‘But look at the situation now. The current manager needs support and new signings. You cannot expect him to build a successful team without giving him the players he needs.’
Honestly, I understood his frustration. You cannot keep demanding results from managers while refusing to give them enough support. That has been one of United’s biggest problems for years.
Carrick is a good coach, and I believe he deserves a proper chance. I don’t see why the club should keep looking elsewhere when they can support the manager they already have.
But there is one thing I would tell Carrick: build your team around Kobbie Mainoo. I worked with him, and I know his quality. He has the intelligence and composure to become the foundation of this team.
Bruno Fernandes has done a lot for United, but every team must eventually plan for the future. I believe it’s time to give the next generation more responsibility instead of building around the same players forever.
I still believe Manchester United can become great again. I’m a big fan of this club, but the board must understand one thing: you cannot demand greatness from a manager while refusing to give him the support he needs to achieve it.”
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Solskjaer wanted Haaland, they got him Ighalo.
Solskjaer wanted Bellingham, they got him Van de Beek.
Ten Hag wanted Kane, they spent £72m on Højlund.
Ten Hag wanted Rice, they got him Eriksen.
Ten Hag wanted Joao Neves, they spent £50.8m on Ugarte, while PSG used the money from Neves’ sale to get Joao Neves.
Amorim wanted Watkins, they spent £73.7m on Sesko.
This summer, we had Elliot Anderson as priority, we ended up spending £55M on Andrey Santos.
The problem has never been solely on the managers. The biggest issues lie with the owners and the board, whose lack of ambition and incompetence continue to hold this club back.
Until those running the club get their act together, we’ll keep sacking managers, repeating the same mistakes and expecting different results.
🚨 Erik ten Hag reveals he wanted Harry Kane at Man United: “I said: I want only one player, and you know who”.
“I fought for it. I heard that he was very positive, but I never spoke with him about the issue. I don’t know what happened…”, told @lauriewhitwell on The Athletic.
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🚨🚨 | 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Manchester City allegedly gifted politicians across all parties £25,000 worth of gifts between October 2014 and May 2025.
Meanwhile, the UAE spent over £467,000 on hospitality for MPs, including free flights and football tickets. 👀
[@MetroUK]
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The fact that Gary Neville himself says this squad isn’t good enough and United need more signings, only to then bash Lisandro for saying the exact same thing tells you everything about his hypocrisy.
He’s one of the biggest viruses around this football club. A man who’s monetised the shit out of United’s downfall now thinks he can lecture us on what’s right and wrong.
What an absolute wanker.
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🚨 Nani on Lisandro Martinez publicly criticising Manchester United’s hierarchy:
“I don’t understand why people are so shocked by what Lisandro said. You want ambitious players at Manchester United, but when one of them shows he’s unhappy with the direction of the club, suddenly he should keep quiet?
He’s a professional. He has to take responsibility for his performances. But being professional doesn’t mean you stop caring about what is happening around you.
Let me explain something.
Even playing football in the streets, we understood this. You’d turn up, look across and see the other team had brought the best boys in the neighbourhood.
You’d look at your own team and say, ‘Wait. We knew they were coming. Why didn’t we call anyone?’
Someone would tell you, ‘Don’t worry, just play.’
Of course you play. But you’re already thinking, ‘So I’m supposed to beat all of them by myself?’
Now imagine feeling that way at Manchester United.
I remember training with Cristiano, Rooney, Tévez, Scholes, Giggs. Sometimes you’d do something you thought was fantastic, and before you could enjoy it, somebody else would do something even better.
You had no choice but to improve.
If Cristiano scored a brilliant goal, Wayne wanted one. If Wayne was flying in training, you wanted to show him something. And if you weren’t sharp, there was somebody waiting who would happily take your place.
That competition was healthy. It wasn’t always comfortable, believe me. But you arrived every morning knowing that if you wanted to play on Saturday, you had to earn it.
And when Saturday came, you walked onto the pitch differently.
You looked to your left, you looked to your right, and you saw players who could win the game in five different ways. You weren’t standing there hoping one person would save everybody.
You were almost smiling before kick-off.
Because you’re thinking, ‘How are they going to stop all of us?’
That’s what people forget about team spirit. It isn’t only players hugging each other after a goal. It’s the confidence you get from knowing the man next to you is just as hungry, just as capable, and just as determined to win.
That confidence changes how you run, how you press, how you take risks. Even when you make a mistake, you want the ball again.
Now look at Lisandro with Argentina. Watch his body language. He plays with conviction. He’s surrounded by players who know what they want, who trust each other, who believe they can beat anybody.
I’m not saying he becomes a different footballer when he puts on the United shirt. I’m saying the environment around a footballer matters enormously.
You can be a very good player and still feel frustrated when your rivals keep strengthening while you’re waiting for your club to take the next step.
That frustration can affect your football. You’re human.
People will say, ‘Well, he gets paid to play.’
Yes. And he plays to win.
Those two things are not the same.
I don’t think Lisandro came out of that interview because he wanted attention. I think he looked around and wondered why a club with Manchester United’s resources and history keeps finding itself in the same conversation.
I’d rather have a player angry that United aren’t competing with the best than one comfortable finishing behind them.
But he must back it up on the pitch. All of them must.
And the people making decisions must match that ambition.
The supporters deserve to see United walking out of the tunnel smiling again. Not because they’ve been told to be positive, but because every player knows what the others are capable of.
When we played, there were matches where I looked at the players beside me and almost felt sorry for the opposition.
That’s the feeling Manchester United should be trying to bring back.
And I think that’s the feeling Lisandro is asking for.”
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🚨🎙️ Ryan Giggs on Lisandro Martínez’s comments about the Manchester United board after their defeat to Atlético Madrid:
🗣️ “If the board decides to take action against Lisandro Martínez, convincing players to join Manchester United in the future could become much more difficult.
Because what exactly are you going to tell them? Come here and waste five or six years of your prime playing for nothing?
I know INEOS won’t take his criticism lightly, and honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if Martínez never plays for United again.
But I can’t thank him enough for what he did tonight because his actions spoke louder than any fan’s words. People aren’t even beginning to understand how significant that moment was.
He put himself on the line to expose what he believes is wrong at this club, and if his actions help bring real change to the people running United, he’ll always be a legend in my eyes.” ❤️
