Former Manchester United forward opens up on career-saving decision Ashley Fletcher speaks to the Manchester Evening News about rediscovering his best at Blackpool and coming through the ranks at Man United.

Former Manchester United striker Ashley Fletcher has found a home at Blackpool. And he’s also found himself. A piece with the striker on his frank chat with Steve Bruce and using a psychologist to help him thrive.

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'I've never been more excited' - The town & football club daring to dream again Stockport County are targeting promotion in the play-offs as the town continues its remarkable rise

Massive few days for Stockport County and I don’t need a second invitation to write about the club. Huge feel good factor around County and the town at the moment. They’re at Leyton Orient for the play off semi final first leg this lunchtime.

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'We should be nowhere near this' - the underdog football club chasing history Forget Manchester City and Man United, one of the biggest success stories this season could be taking place elsewhere in Manchester

Huge opportunity for Curzon Ashton heading into the final weeks of the National League North season as they chase the play offs. Spent some time this week at a club competing against big budgets and full time footballers. #UTN #TheNash

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YouTube video by Talking City - A Manchester City Podcast KDB’s Legacy + City’s Missed Opportunity at Old Trafford | Talking City Podcast

Chatting King Kev on the latest Talking City podcast. And why was that derby day draw so drab and lifeless? #MCFC

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Mourinho loved me at United - I've no regrets about exit and am eyeing Wembley Aidan Barlow is playing a leading role for Rochdale this season as the club look to secure a double

Big day for Rochdale. One win from Wembley in FA Trophy. Great to chat to midfielder Aidan Barlow this week

⚽️ Life at Dale
🎢 Rollercoaster football journey
🔴 Man United under Mourinho
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 International football with Sancho & Foden

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Marcus Rashford profited from my Man United heartache - I knew I had to leave Will Keane will come up against his former team-mate in the FA Cup quarter finals today as Preston North End welcome Aston Villa to Deepdale

Will Keane had a sliding doors moment at Man United when an injury cost him a potential start in the Europa League in 2016. The man who took his place? Marcus Rashford. Today the two face each other as Preston play Villa.
Interview with Keane👇 #mufc

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I was the next big thing at Man United - now I work in construction Michael Twiss was Manchester United reserve team player of the year in 1998 and on the brink of a first team breakthrough. He's since gone on to forge a successful second career.

Enjoyed this one. Always good to have a chat and tell the tale of someone’s story in football.
This from former United man Michael Twiss who has now forged himself a successful second career!

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Man City learn FA Cup quarter-final date as fans face nightmare journey Manchester City face Bournemouth in their FA Cup quarter-final at the Vitality Stadium,

Manchester City will play their FA Cup tie at Bournemouth at 4.30pm on a Sunday. Awful slot for fans. Plus means a Bournemouth league game has been rearranged. Still, it’s only supporters that suffer isn’t it . . . 😟 #MCFC

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'We need him' - Pep must back up statement after Man City transfer call Manchester City turned down offers for James McAtee in the January transfer window

Pep Guardiola spoke about how much he wanted to keep James McAtee and how much he values the midfielder.
Tomorrow will be the first test of that.

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City have spent £180m but must still address one glaring transfer omission Manchester City transfer news after the Blues splashed out on four new arrivals in the January transfer window

City have done some future proofing of their squad in January. But they still have one major position to address.

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What Nico Gonzalez will offer Man City after £50m deal and huge claim Manchester City completed the deadline day signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto

In the words of Dodgy . . . 'If it's good enough for you, it's good enough for me'

Sergio Busquets is a huge fan of Nico Gonzalez, so it follows that Pep Guardiola is too.

City new boy has plenty to offer, looks a really smart signing

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Fourth time this season City have conceded four goals. The next few weeks looking even tougher than they were now.

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Real test, Kompany reunion, battle of Britain - City Champions League scenarios Manchester City are chasing down a place in the Champions League play-off round ahead of facing Club Brugge on Wednesday night

Should City get through in the Champions League this week, the play-off round offers potential blockbuster ties filled with narrative.

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Man City vs Chelsea live goal and score updates Manchester City host Enzo Maresca's Chelsea in the Premier League looking to overtake the visitors into the top four.

Big calls all over that City team. Two debuts, sticking with Nunes at right back and benching De Bruyne

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I don't have the maths to work out if it is possible, but imagine if City and United drew Rangers and Celtic in European play-offs. Back to back derbies in Glasgow and Manchester. A midweek for the ages. #MCFC #MUFC

Win or bust for City next week then. Latest in a long line of collapses. Chaotic second half in Paris that served to highlight Ruben Dias’ importance. #mcfc

PSG vs Man City live score and goals updates Manchester City can secure a Champions League play-off spot if they can beat fellow strugglers Paris Saint-Germain in the penultimate League Phase fixture.

Whatever happens to City tonight, if they beat Brugges at home next week it would take a ridiculous and almost implausible scenario to deny them a spot in play offs given PSG play Stuttgart on the final matchday. Follow tonight’s tie here 👇 #MCFC

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City Champions League qualification permutations ahead of PSG Manchester City resumed their Champions League campaign on Wednesday night with a trip to Paris St-Germain

Champions League football returns tonight! City have work to do ahead of PSG tomorrow. And one game tonight will have a significant bearing on things for the Blues.

If you like permutations then this is for you!

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I quit Man City for the right reasons but 12 months later I was without a club Isaac Buckley-Ricketts left Manchester City in 2018 having starred in Youth Cup finals and won the European Under-19 Championships with England. Now he is fighting back up the football pyramid

Spent some time at Curzon Ashton recently, was great to interview former Man City youngster Isaac Buckley-Ricketts on his journey from the Etihad to Tameside via glory with England.

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Manchester derby could be 5-5 next week. 😳

Man City vs Nottingham Forest LIVE as De Bruyne starts amid Ederson decision Manchester City take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League looking to stop their awful run of form after defeat vs Liverpool.

De Bruyne can have a big influence on City if he stays fit. Starts tonight, Doku in after bright showing off the bench at Anfield. Still feel leaving Ederson out is harsh. Huge game at the Etihad tonight. Follow it here #MCFC

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In April 2023, Liverpool came to the Etihad with a powderpuff midfield on its last legs, and they paid the price. Fast forward 20 months, and the roles have been reversed. Now #mcfc must rebuild centrally as quickly and ruthlessly as Liverpool did

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Chairman talks, squad reset, January plan - what Man City do next Manchester City's crisis continued with a sixth defeat in seven winless games on Sunday but there is no respite as they go again

What next for Man City? Well on the pitch it’s Forest. But plenty to try and sort out between now and then. Piece from our City man Simon Bajkowski

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Chaos, crisis talks and calm - inside Man City camp after five defeats Manchester City are looking to end a run of five straight defeats in all competitions when they take on Feyenoord in the Champions League

Pep Guardiola defiant in his pre match presser. City in uncharted territory ahead of tonight. Good read on the internal view here from our chief City writer Simon Bajkowski. #MCFC

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Watching the dawn of the Amorim era in the pub. There’s been two chants of ‘Ruben, Ruben’ already.

Tonight, the Etihad. Next, the Super Bowl half time show.

Quite the ceremony pre match as Rodri honoured ahead of kick off.

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Man City vs Tottenham live goal and score updates Manchester City take on Spurs this evening at the Etihad in their first match since Pep Guardiola's two year contract extension was confirmed

Big night for Man City. Few injured players return but Kovacic out. Lewis in a midfield role has loads of potential for me.

Live updates from the MEN team here

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