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Senior Manchester United writer @MENnewsdesk Contact: steven.railston@reachplc.com. My views.

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I am United's biggest fan - the hidden room in my house is jaw dropping Eddie Thomas was voted as Man Utd's biggest fan in 2006 and the MEN were invited into his home again in 2025.

Eddie Thomas was voted as United’s biggest fan by the Manchester Evening News in 2006.

19 years later, I visited his home and he showed me the Red Room, which is remarkable.

You won’t regret reading this article #mufc

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15.02.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'We're a special club' - United bid a classy farewell to the legendary Denis Law Denis Law's funeral procession passed Old Trafford before heading to Manchester Cathedral on Tuesday afternoon.

"He lifted the dark clouds after Munich. He brought light to the stadium again," a United fan told me outside Old Trafford today. Denis Law was a special person and he won't be forgotten #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

11.02.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'He was unstoppable at times' - how Amad became United's most exciting player Amad is thriving at Man Utd this season and a brilliant loan spell with Sunderland in 2022/23 has been key to his development.

Amad has been United’s best player this season, but he became a man on loan with Sunderland. Corry Evans was Sunderland’s captain and he spoke to me about Amad’s talent, his personality and what Jonny (his brother) has told him about the winger #mufc

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09.02.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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United rising star receives exciting offer after 'impressing' Ruben Amorim Godwill Kukonki has been promoted to Man Utd's first-team training by Ruben Amorim and has a bright future ahead.

United youngster Godwill Kukonki has been approached to represent Congo's international team #mufc

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07.02.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kobbie Mainoo stance on his United future revealed amid growing PSR concerns Man Utd opened talks over a new contract with Kobbie Mainoo last year but talks have stalled between both parties.

Kobbie Mainoo wants to stay at his boyhood club amid talks over a new contract stalling #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

10.01.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Manchester United agree first loan departure of January transfer window Man Utd are considering loan offers for academy players in this window and the first outgoing has been agreed.

United youngster Ethan Ennis is joining Doncaster Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

10.01.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ineos changes and hidden gem - inside story of Man United's academy this season There have been some changes around Man United's academy but they remain a special club for youth development.

United academy big read πŸ—žοΈ

πŸ”Ί What is happening with Amass?
πŸ”Ί Collyer and Gore situation
πŸ”Ί Some brilliant performances
πŸ”Ί Amorim influence to come
πŸ”Ί Changes from Ineos

Read my half-season review article, which includes some exclusive tidbits #mufc
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21.12.2024 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Manchester United winger attracting interest ahead of January window Man Utd are set to sanction loans for academy players in the January window and Ethan Ennis is attracting interest.

United youngster Ethan Ennis is attracting interest ahead of the January transfer window #mufc

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17.12.2024 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'In their hands' - Maguire breaks silence on his future after derby victory Harry Maguire started against Man City in the Manchester derby and delivered a brilliant performance for Man Utd.

I spoke to Harry Maguire in the mixed zone after yesterday’s special win. He bullied Erling Haaland and said about his contract situation: β€œAll the signs are positive at the moment.” #mufc
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16.12.2024 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I saw a heartbroken United player need a cuddle - despite stunning win vs City Man Utd's players were in high spirits as they left the Etihad but one player needed a cuddle as he left the stadium.

What happened after the Manchester derby: Mason Mount receiving a cuddle, rapper Aitch congratulating Kobbie Mainoo and a delighted Bruno Fernandes pulling a silly face behind Harry Maguire as he spoke to a few of us #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

16.12.2024 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What happened on Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox's private business trip Man Utd played in the Czech Republic on Thursday night and Berrada and Wilcox visited Germany before the game.

Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox made a private business trip to Adidas' headquarters in Germany this week. More detail below #mufc
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13.12.2024 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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United include 16-year old-talent in Premier League squad for first time Man Utd are set to play Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday night and a 16-year-old will be in the squad.

I can confirm Godwill Kukonki has been included in United’s squad to face Arsenal.

Also, Harry Amass was absent for the U21s last night due to a dead leg and not because he’d travelled with the first-team to London #mufc

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04.12.2024 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I saw Amorim's angry reaction - it taught us something about the United boss Man Utd won 4-0 against Everton on Sunday and here are the moments you might have missed from the game.

πŸ”Ί Amorim’s ruthless reaction
πŸ”Ί Appreciation for Mainoo
πŸ”Ί Dalot still learning
πŸ”Ί The set-piece situation
πŸ”Ί The ticket protest

Yesterday’s moments you might have missed #mufc

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02.12.2024 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amorim praises Van Nistelrooy after Manchester United 4-0 win vs Everton Man Utd won 4-0 against Everton in the Premier League and Amad provided two assists in the second half.

Ruben Amorim on Amad: "He was really good again. He’s in a great moment and that moment started with Ruud." #mufc

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01.12.2024 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ruben Amorim makes Marcus Rashford claim after Manchester United win Marcus Rashford scored twice in Man Utd's comfortable win over Everton and Ruben Amorim was asked about his display.

Ruben Amorim agreed Marcus Rashford showed that "he wanted it" against Everton this afternoon #mufc

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01.12.2024 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Kick in the teeth' - Ratcliffe must make U-turn after United ticket price hike Man Utd have increased ticket prices without consulting fans and a protest is planned before the Everton game.

β€œIt’s been an absolute smack in the teeth.”

Thanks to the MUFC Local Supporters’ Club for speaking to me about the ticket price hike.

There is a protest planned on Sunday and United must make a U-turn #mufc

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29.11.2024 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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United wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin signs first professional contract Man Utd signed Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal in the summer and he's hit the ground running in the academy.

As agreed when Chido Obi-Martin moved to United in the summer, he has signed a professional contract today on his 17th birthday #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

29.11.2024 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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United considering including exciting youngsters in Europa League squad Man Utd play Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday and youngsters could be named in the squad.

United youngster Jack Kingdon is in contention to be included in the Europa League squad to face Bodo/Glimt on Thursday #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

26.11.2024 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Man United's best player in 2024/25 season is not who everyone predicted Andre Onana is having a brilliant season and delivered another strong performance for Man Utd against Ipswich.

Andre Onana has been United’s best player this season and it was great to hear his name chanted by the away support at Portman Road #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

25.11.2024 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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United star reveals four instructions he received from 'demanding' Ruben Amorim Man Utd drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday and Diogo Dalot spoke in the mixed zone.

I spoke to Diogo Dalot in the mixed zone yesterday and he praised the β€˜demanding’ Ruben Amorim. The article also includes some context on why he’s not been at his best #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

25.11.2024 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I spotted Amorim copying Guardiola during Man United draw vs Ipswich Man Utd drew 1-1 with Ipswich on Sunday and here are the moments you might have missed from the game.

πŸ”Ί Amorim's body language
πŸ”Ί Ganacho's instructions
πŸ”Ί Two new chants
πŸ”Ί Pre-match routine
πŸ”Ί Kukonki makes the trip

Yesterday's moments you might have missed #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

25.11.2024 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'I can be ruthless' - Amorim fires warning that cannot be ignored at Man United Ruben Amorim held his first Man Utd press conference on Friday and made a strong impression at Carrington.

Ruben Amorim from the embargoed section: β€œI can be ruthless when I have to be. I’m not the kind of guy who wants to show he’s the boss. I think they will feel it in the small details.” #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

23.11.2024 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'He gave me a headache' - why rivals will fear exciting Ruben Amorim at United Ruben Amorim has begun work at Man Utd and the MEN have been told why he's such an exciting appointment.

β€œHe was the only coach who left me with a headache at the end of the first week.”

I spoke to one of Ruben Amorim’s former players and a Portuguese coach who observed his rise to provide insight into his journey.

The Amorim era has begun πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή #mufc

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23.11.2024 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting young defender included in Man United training ahead of Ipswich Man Utd take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday and a few youngsters could make the squad.

There seem to be question marks around options at centre-back and United youngster Jack Kingdon took part in first-team training today #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

22.11.2024 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Manchester United’s new head coach #mufc

22.11.2024 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Man United make Sekou Kone plan after injury scare Man United signed Malian Sekou Kone in the summer and the midfielder has an exciting future at Old Trafford.

Sekou Kone's injury isn't serious. He could return in a matter of weeks, but the club will continue to handle him carefully as he settles in Manchester #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

21.11.2024 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Manchester United receive huge injury boost with first-team midfielder Man Utd youngster Dan Gore is closing in on a return to action for the academy after picking up a minor injury.

Dan Gore is back in training after recovering from a minor injury #mufc
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21.11.2024 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Man United's young winger is impossible to ignore after scoring hat-trick Man Utd U21s beat Altrincham 4-0 in the National League Cup on Tuesday and Ethan Ennis scored a hat-trick.

Ethan Ennis has become impossible to ignore after scoring hat-trick for the academy #mufc

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19.11.2024 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I knew the extraordinary fan who saved Man United from going bankrupt James W. Gibson saved Man Utd from extinction in 1931 and it's important the Salford businessman's legacy continues.

Salford-businessman James W. Gibson saved Manchester United from going bankrupt in 1931 and it’s important his legacy is taught.

β€œHe gave the pleasure of football back to the people,” his great nephew told me #mufc

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19.11.2024 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Ruben Amorim includes 16-year old-talent in first Man United training session Ruben Amorim coached his first Man Utd training session on Monday and a promising youngster was involved.

Some more exciting news from training on Monday: Godwill Kukonki (16) was involved with senior training for the first time #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...

18.11.2024 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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