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Andy Mitten

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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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Latest posts by andymitten.bsky.social on Bluesky

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 — 👍 24    🔁 6    💬 6    📌 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 — 👍 21    🔁 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 — 👍 79    🔁 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

nice one James

05.10.2025 09:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Man United 2-0 Sunderland Player Ratings
YouTube video by United We Stand Man United 2-0 Sunderland Player Ratings

MUFC ratings v Sunderland.

Words
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAD9...

05.10.2025 09:10 — 👍 28    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Thanks. Appreciate it

21.09.2025 19:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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United We Stand podcast 701. From Old Trafford and Leigh Sports Village Andy Mitten speaks to fans, players and journalists.

New United We Stand podcast.
With me at Old Trafford and then Leigh Sports Village.
audioboom.com/posts/878041...

21.09.2025 19:22 — 👍 26    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Man United 2-1 Chelsea Player Ratings
YouTube video by United We Stand Man United 2-1 Chelsea Player Ratings

Ratings from a rainy Old Trafford www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmWr...

21.09.2025 07:36 — 👍 33    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

any stand would be fine.

18.09.2025 19:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

love it

18.09.2025 19:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

It's a podcast about the atmosphere at Old Trafford.

18.09.2025 19:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained Episodio de podcast · Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show · 17/09/2025 · 54 min

New Talk of the Devils podcast from @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained.

With @ianirving_ and myself, plus guests Pete Boyle and Luca Black

podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/i...

17.09.2025 07:15 — 👍 26    🔁 1    💬 5    📌 0
Man City 3-0 Man United Player Ratings
YouTube video by United We Stand Man City 3-0 Man United Player Ratings

Ratings from the Mir derby
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN4e...

15.09.2025 06:31 — 👍 25    🔁 2    💬 3    📌 0
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No local players in the Manchester derby would be a sad reflection of the modern game

Not the biggest issues in the world, but it'd be sad if there were no local boys in the Manchester derby.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

13.09.2025 07:08 — 👍 27    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

good pic

11.09.2025 12:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Nice one Louis.

11.09.2025 12:02 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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