Football writer @TheAthleticFC, covering Manchester United. Opinions my own
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A long read on the ‘national emergency’ of violence against women and girls and whether the Premier League could do more.
Free to read on this gift link: nytimes.com/athletic/7143844…
Leagues elsewhere in Europe have competition-wide campaigns against it.
Charities say football is a space where a huge number of men and boys can be engaged.
The government has recognised the value of using football in the fight.
So, could the Premier League do more to combat violence against women and girls?
🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/7143844…
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Doing a live Talk of the Devils stream now from Como.
youtube.com/live/HM-7YE656Uo
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Michael Carrick was given the permanent job in large part because he allowed fans and players to dream of Champions League football.
That reality is now a nightmare.
Yes, there are injuries, but this was a joyless, limp and timid performance that goes beyond any availability.
Manchester United were stretched past breaking point off the ball, were left to chase shadows, were careless and lacking quality in possession, and were completely outplayed.
A competition that was supposed to be a chance for Manchester United to build their squad and re-establish their reputation in Europe is turning instead into a semi-regular opportunity for further humiliation.
📝 @reallycerys
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United hit new lows this season with miserable performance in Como.
On-the-whistle talking points here with @Conor0Neill_
@TheAthleticFC
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I was about to tweet a joke about Manchester United improving on last week by not conceding inside one minute but in the time it took me to write it out they'd conceded inside three
Laurie is right - it takes a lot of time, effort (+skill!) to do these pieces. This is free to read so if you can, read it at source. That's what allows us to keep doing it, and what gives you the full story.
This is the ninth of 10 lifts from our article, with no link. It takes time, effort to produce this journalism. We want people to read in full context, please address this properly by clearly citing where you got this from. I’ve asked privately already.
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This is the ninth of 10 lifts from our article, with no link. It takes time, effort to produce this journalism. We want people to read in full context, please address this properly by clearly citing where you got this from. I’ve asked privately already.
nytimes.com/athletic/7702847…
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Erik ten Hag exclusive interview, Part 2:
🔺 Offering help to #MUFC on data
🔺 Effect of legend pundits on players
🔺 Adding dynamism to special Mainoo
🔺 Wanting Garnacho at Leverkusen
🔺 Advocating execs speaking
Only place to read in full. Free ⬇️
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Exclusive interview with Trevoh Chalobah for @TheAthleticFC
Didn't like football as a kid.
Family living in a room when he arrived in London.
Started out at Chelsea with Rice and Mount.
Now plays for Como + England.
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🎧 Talk of the Devils: Special 🎧
Erik ten Hag interview, including exclusive audio.
We discuss the big topics he brought up, what it means for #MUFC now + how his reign might be remembered.
@ianirving_ @AndyMitten @TOTDevils ⬇️
youtube.com/watch?v=Jj0S_L-e…
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Only place to get Erik ten Hag interview Part 1 in full is @TheAthleticFC, please do read it there if you can, context important. Part 2 out tomorrow.
We also discuss on @TOTDevils special, this afternoon, featuring audio from Ten Hag.
Free ⬇️ #MUFC
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Erik ten Hag exclusive interview, part 1:
🔺 Broken promises of Ibiza meet
🔺 Connection with #MUFC fans
🔺 Issues coaching Cristiano Ronaldo
🔺 Backing Michael Carrick
🔺 Wanting Kane, Rice, De Jong
🔺 Handling player power
Free read @TheAthleticFC ⬇️
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Erik ten Hag knows what it is like to be in the eye of the storm at Manchester United.
@LaurieWhitwell spent two evenings with the Dutchman in his hometown of Enschede, in the east of the Netherlands, to peel back the curtain on his two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford.
In part one, Ten Hag talks about:
▪️ The broken “promises” that led to his sacking
▪️ Why he had to act on Cristiano Ronaldo, a player who “let the team down”
▪️ His desire to sign Harry Kane and Declan Rice
▪️ The “toxic culture” and the "Madrid connection" that brought player power to the club
🔗 nyti.ms/4z9cp9d
Recorded @TOTDevils this morning with @ianirving_ @AndyMitten and @lauriewhitwell
Reflecting on Leeds
#MUFC
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📹 youtube.com/watch?v=Cs-8PB1a…
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Michael Carrick believes Manchester United enjoyed a “fresh start” at Leeds after a trying week.
You could see his point - but some troubling facts remain.
United have one win in seven games. They are 13th in the league. And they remain a blunt instrument.
📝 @reallycerys
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Initial thoughts from Elland Road - inc on the Fernandes-led front three, Baleba's first PL start, and Martinez's strong half after an already busy week.
w/ @BerenCross and @SebSB
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A maddening equaliser to concede to draw 1-1, for the second Premier League game in a row — but on the whole, that was a definite improvement. #MUFC didn't allow themselves to be bullied. Showed some resilience. Thought all three midfielders did well. Still need to take chances.
Man United XI to face Leeds: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Santos, Baleba; Fernandes, Tielemans, Amad; Mbeumo.
I'm at Elland Road and we're live for this game @TheAthleticFC . Come join us.
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The most painful thing about Man Utd’s start to the season is that it’s so much worse than what the same coach, and mostly the same squad, did last season. These are the (main) things I think have changed on the pitch.
Free to read @TheAthleticFC #MUFC
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Reflected on the start of the season with @AndyMitten and @lauriewhitwell . Looking at what needs to change for Carrick, starting at Elland Road later today. I’ll be there.
@TheAthleticFC
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