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Started United We Stand in ‘89. Work: The Athletic, GQ, National, editor at large for FourFourTwo. Contribute to BBC, Sky et al. Written 13 books. NUJ member. United We Stand's website and forum http://www.uwsonline.com

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Man United 3-2 Fulham Player Ratings YouTube video by United We Stand

Video ratings from MUFC v Fulham www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...

02.02.2026 11:00 — 👍 32    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Here's the first draft of the next United We Stand cover.
It's out v Spurs.
Artwork by
@stanchow.bsky.social

Current issue still on sale v Fulham.
You can subscribe for the next 10 issues here. Deadline is Tuesday.
uwsonline.com/subscribe.php

31.01.2026 11:47 — 👍 52    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0
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Manchester United and the Harry Maguire conundrum The defender is impressing under Michael Carrick but that does not mean he is certain to stay at the club beyond this summer

Manchester United and the Harry Maguire conundrum.
For
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

28.01.2026 13:31 — 👍 24    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1
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United We Stand podcast 717. Arsenal away From the away end at the Emirates. Speaking to Reds and clued up Arsenal fans before, during and after the historic win. Enjoy!

New United We Stand podcast. With Steve Black in the away end at Arsenal.
Featuring travelling reds, clued up Arsenal and more.
Enjoy!
audioboom.com/posts/884501...

26.01.2026 08:33 — 👍 40    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

That's another stunning win for Manchester United. What a game, what goals. Away to the league leaders too.
Stop the team bus and treat those players to fish & chips on the Holloway Road.

25.01.2026 18:36 — 👍 259    🔁 22    💬 24    📌 1
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6986127/2026/01/21/manchester-united-derby-win-carrick/?source=emp_shared_article

Inside Manchester United post-derby day: New faces, old songs and shoots of optimism.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social

t.co/trFuNpwBXU

21.01.2026 09:33 — 👍 20    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Mitten in Morocco: Afcon fever builds, managers fall, borders blur and football goes on | The National Hosts look primed to win only a second Africa Cup of Nations, Michael Carrick gets the Man United job until the end of the season

Final diary from AFCON in Morocco and a trip back overland. Casablanca, Tangiers, Ceuta, Algeciras, Ronda, Zaragoza...
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/0...

14.01.2026 09:21 — 👍 22    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Mitten in Morocco: Day 1 - From frosty Manchester to rainy Fes, with Amorim gone en route | The National Our correspondent travels around the country to take in Afcon's atmosphere. First stop: Fes to see Nigeria beat Mozambique

Mad day yesterday. I was travelling from Manchester to Morocco. Loads happening. Read some words and see video.
May take a second to register for free/ www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

06.01.2026 10:59 — 👍 25    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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United We Stand podcast 713. Recorded at Old Trafford. Andy Mitten speaks to interesting Reds around Old Trafford for the Wolves game.

New United We Stand podcast.
It'll still make you smile, even after that dour draw. audioboom.com/posts/882500...

31.12.2025 12:16 — 👍 21    🔁 1    💬 4    📌 0
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Manchester United 2025 end-of-year quiz | The National Test your knowledge on the Premier League giants

A little end of year MUFC quiz to get stuck into. Any lower than 12/20 and you can delete your profile.
If you're not registered, it take two mins and is free.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

29.12.2025 08:38 — 👍 19    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 3
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United We Stand podcast 711. From the away end at Villa Park (18) An episode by United We Stand Podcast

New United We Stand podcast from the away end at Villa Park (18)
audioboom.com/posts/882240...

22.12.2025 07:49 — 👍 14    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1
Man United 4-4 Bournemouth Player Ratings
YouTube video by United We Stand Man United 4-4 Bournemouth Player Ratings

MUFC 4 Bournemouth 4. Ratings www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ5-...

16.12.2025 07:34 — 👍 24    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0
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Spending weekend pulling the next United We Stand together. Here's the final cover. Artwork by
@stan_chow
to show MUFC's roller coaster season.

Out v NUFC on Boxing Day. Subscription copies posted before Xmas. Makes a good present. Deadline is Tues. uwsonline.com/subscribe.php

14.12.2025 12:39 — 👍 27    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks Al. He deserved it.

03.12.2025 10:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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The rebuilding of Luke Shaw – and why he is still so important to Man Utd

The rebuilding of Luke Shaw – and why he is still important to Manchester United.

With plenty of detail of what has gone on and how he is now.

For
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

03.12.2025 10:12 — 👍 25    🔁 6    💬 8    📌 0
Crystal Palace 1-2 Man United Player Ratings
YouTube video by United We Stand Crystal Palace 1-2 Man United Player Ratings

video ratings from Selhurst Park. One more time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcUe...

01.12.2025 06:30 — 👍 31    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Remembering 'Barmy Charlie', English football's most famous flag man

Remembering ‘Barmy Charlie’, football’s most famous flag man.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

28.11.2025 09:21 — 👍 20    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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Zidane Iqbal on Iraq beating UAE, the 'crazy' atmosphere in Basra and being one game away from World Cup | The National Former Manchester United midfielder came off the bench to help team seal dramatic play-off win

Spoke to Zidane Iqbal, the Manchester lad on playing for Iraq in front of 62,000 and being one match away from the World Cup finals.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

24.11.2025 08:48 — 👍 26    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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A guide to the normal and not so normal noises of Old Trafford on matchday Ruben Amorim said the sound at Manchester United's last home game was "not normal" — this is our guide to Old Trafford's sounds

The matchday sounds of Old Trafford. A guide.
For the @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

19.11.2025 12:23 — 👍 18    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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First draft of the next United We Stand cover. It's out v Everton.
Deadline to subscribe for next 10 issues is Tuesday. A lot of subs expired on the last issue, so make sure you are up to date. Link to subscribe here uwsonline.com/subscribe.php

16.11.2025 15:03 — 👍 29    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 1
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Thanks to everyone who came to New Century Hall in Manchester and The Soho Theatre in London for Talk of the Devils live. Top venues, top crowds.

13.11.2025 10:17 — 👍 36    🔁 2    💬 3    📌 0
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Mark Hughes, 62. At Roots Hall, Southend. His Carlisle Utd team won 2-1 and are top of the league. He’s got a long bus journey north now. He loves this game.

09.11.2025 09:45 — 👍 78    🔁 1    💬 6    📌 1
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The secret meetings behind Ruben Amorim's Manchester United appointment, one year on

EXCL: A year since MUFC announced Ruben Amorim. Here's a detailed article about secret meetings in Seville & Lisbon beforehand.
Also explains De Zerbi & Tuchel, plus Amorim not featuring in first search. And the other rated coach. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

01.11.2025 07:56 — 👍 34    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 2
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Matchday. And a new UWS. In the sun! This is the only home game we can sell the mag at. Not been in this situation before. Our sellers will be there early.
All subscription copies posted yesterday. If yours has '362' on label then it's your final issue - so renew asap. Thanks

25.10.2025 11:27 — 👍 46    🔁 4    💬 3    📌 0
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Man Utd raise concerns with Premier League over number of midweek games

EXCL: Manchester United raise concerns with Premier League over number of midweek fixtures.
Club respond to fan criticism about so many games being shifted. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

24.10.2025 18:37 — 👍 44    🔁 6    💬 10    📌 5
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Harry Maguire's Manchester United redemption arc poses contract dilemma for club | The National Centre-back, who scored winner at Liverpool on Sunday, in no hurry to quit Old Trafford despite tough times in recent seasons

What Harry Maguire did next and what Harry does next.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

23.10.2025 07:28 — 👍 16    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

The next UWS editorial will be on this subject

20.10.2025 06:46 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Liverpool v Manchester United player ratings: Gakpo 8, Isak 4; Mbeumo 9, Maguire 9 | The National Red Devils earn first win at Anfield since 2016 while the Premier League champions have now lost four games in a row across all competitions

Ratings from Liverpool 1 Manchester United 2 www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

20.10.2025 06:45 — 👍 32    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Manchester United 2025/26 quiz: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes and more | The National Test your knowledge about all things Red Devils

A little Manchester United quiz to keep your brain ticking over during the international break. Any less than 13/20 and, well, you shouldn't be doing a Manchester United quiz.
You may need to put an email in to register but it's free.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

10.10.2025 11:12 — 👍 15    🔁 1    💬 5    📌 0

EXCL: Manchester United head of academy recruitment Luke Fedorenko to leave club.
MUFC wanted to keep him as
he’s very good, but he’s accepted a new offer. More detail here for @theathleticfc.bsky.social

t.co/gDACozEamP

06.10.2025 15:17 — 👍 23    🔁 2    💬 4    📌 3

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