Darren Fletcher was left bemused that Kyle Walker wasn't sent off for stamping on Patrick Dorgu during Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Burnley in midweek. Fletcher oversaw his first game as interim boss following Ruben Amorim's sacking on Monday as United failed to come away from Turf Moor with all the spoils. And after the midweek stalemate, the Scot was surprised Walker didn't see red.
Manchester United interim coach Darren Fletcher has declared there is a huge amount of talent in the club's academy, in contrast to predecessor Ruben Amorim's derisory remarks about the Red Devils' youth players. Fletcher has been coaching United's under-18s this season but is temporarily in charge of the first team after Amorim was sacked on Monday.
Rui Faria, the long-time assistant coach to Jose Mourinho, has posted a scathing critique of modern football club structures just days after Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim. In a social media post featuring a Manchester United background, Faria argued that managers are now powerless scapegoats for business-oriented hierarchies.
Roy Keane has sensationally accused Sir Alex Ferguson of "hanging on like a bad smell" at Manchester United. The legendary Scot retired from management in 2013 on the back of leading the Red Devils to a 13th Premier League title. He remains a regular presence at Old Trafford, with Darren Fletcher admitting that he spoke to his fellow countryman before agreeing to take charge of United on an interim basis following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in line to complete a stunning return to Manchester United, with reports in his native Norway detailing what the 1999 Treble winner is set to earn if a third spell at Old Trafford is agreed. The Red Devils are in the market for another interim boss, having parted company with Ruben Amorim, and have entered into talks with Solskjaer.
Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has suggested that Marcus Rashford may be acting as an agent at Camp Nou, with Kobbie Mainoo another of those to be seeing a move from Manchester United to Catalunya speculated on. If the Blaugrana are keen, then loan star Rashford could be used to help talk a fellow England international into treading a similar career path.
Xavi Hernandez is "ready" to return to management and has his sights set on the Premier League, but reports claiming a deal with Manchester United is imminent have been played down. While the Barcelona legend is a candidate to replace the sacked Ruben Amorim, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has clarified the current state of play.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has revealed who he wants to succeed Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are back in the market for a new manager after parting company with a Portuguese tactician, and former captain Keane believes that they should look close to home by trying to prise Eddie Howe away from Premier League rivals Newcastle.
The world watched on as Arsenal hosted Liverpool in a potential changing of the guard in English football on Thursday night. The Premier League leaders had the chance to stretch their lead atop the table to eight points, with the reigning champions down on their luck and jockeying for a Champions League position. But the game didn't live up to the hype.
Manchester United fans are incensed that Burnley star Kyle Walker did not receive a red card for an apparent stamp on Patrick Dorgu. The former Manchester City full-back appeared to slam his right foot into the Dane's left hamstring without making contact with the ball in the 2-2 draw at Turf Moor on Wednesday. Now, United fans want the Football Association to take action over this "vicious" foul.
Manchester United fans have expressed their frustration at Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada after another chaotic week at Old Trafford that has seen Ruben Amorim sacked as manager. Darren Fletcher has taken over on an interim basis, with supporters adamant that Ratcliffe is "incompetent" and has turned the club into a "laughing stock."
Ruben Amorim has been linked with a swift managerial return after being sacked by Manchester United. The Portuguese left the Red Devils sitting sixth in the Premier League but it seems his criticisms of the club's board sealed his fate. But the 40-year-old may not be out of work for too long, with the young coach reportedly lined up to replace a prominent figure in the game.
Perhaps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should have listened to Kieran McKenna when he learned of the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United in 2021. Many Red Devils’ fans had dreamed about Ronaldo coming back to Old Trafford for more than a decade, and the prospect of him playing under another iconic player from United’s past was the ultimate hit for nostalgia junkies.
Jesse Lingard is being tipped for a “last rodeo” in British football alongside Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac at Wrexham, with the former Manchester United star dropping into the free agent pool after reaching the end of his contract in South Korea with FC Seoul. The ex-England international could be added to an ambitious Premier League promotion-chasing project in North Wales.
The change in coach did nothing to change the fortunes of Manchester United as the Red Devils were held to a 2-2 draw at battling Burnley on Wednesday in their first game since sacking Ruben Amorim. Benjamin Sesko scored twice in quick succession to give United the lead in the second half after falling behind to an Ayden Heaven own goal on a cold night at Turf Moor. But in the end they had to make do with a third draw in a row against teams fighting against relegation as Jaidon Anthony struck back for the Clarets.
Former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has opened up on his feud with Andre Onana after infamously calling the Cameroonian one of the Red Devils' "worst-ever goalkeepers". The two traded barbs in the lead-up to United's Europa League quarter-final clash with Lyon last season, before the Premier League side won a dramatic knockout tie. Now, the ex-Chelsea ace has revisited that thorny issue.
Ruben Amorim reportedly knew Manchester United players wouldn't win one game early in his tenure after 'watching how his players tied their laces' before the warm-up. The Portuguese was sacked by the Red Devils earlier this week, ending an ill-fated 14-month spell in charge. While the Old Trafford outfit are sixth in the Premier League, the 40-year-old is said to have previously aired his concerns that the club was already 'broken'.
Michael Owen has delivered his verdict on Manchester United’s ambitious plans to become Premier League champions again by 2028, with the Red Devils plotting raucous 150th anniversary celebrations. Owen has told GOAL what needs to happen in order for a first domestic crown since 2013 to be captured by a team that is without a permanent manager at present.
United States international Gio Reyna has weighed in on the transfer rumours surrounding compatriot and AC Milan star Christian Pulisic. The 27-year-old is, arguably, in enjoying the best spell of his career but there is no guarantee his long-term future is with the Italian giants. Amid links with Manchester United, Borussia Monchengladbach man Reyna has praised Pulisic's "flying" form.
Ruben Amorim's explosive exit from Manchester United was triggered by a fierce disagreement over transfer strategy, with the Portuguese coach left furious after seven key targets were blocked by the hierarchy. From World Cup winners to teenage sensations, the full list of players denied to the former boss has now been revealed following his sacking.
Roma sporting director Ricky Massara has admitted that the club's pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee has been complicated by the dismissal of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. The Serie A side had been keen on the Dutch forward, but the sudden change in the dugout at Old Trafford has altered the landscape, potentially offering the player a fresh start in England under new management.
Wayne Rooney has admitted his time in the dugout could well be over after revealing the strict conditions required for him to accept another managerial role. The Manchester United legend, who was sacked by Plymouth Argyle over a year ago, says he is no longer willing to live away from his family, conceding that such a stance makes a return to the touchline highly unlikely given his recent track record.
Ruben Amorim's right-hand man has become the first member of the coaching staff to address the Portuguese manager's departure from Old Trafford. Carlos Fernandes issued a dignified message to the squad and supporters just days after the board pulled the trigger. Meanwhile, reports suggest the sacked boss left the training ground in high spirits as the club narrows its search for an interim replacement down to two club legends.
Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly in contract talks over a sensational return to the dugout at Old Trafford. Days after Ruben Amorim was sacked by the Red Devils, the Norwegian is in negotiations with his old employers to return for a second managerial stint. It is said that the former Besiktas boss could even be back in charge by Friday.
Ruben Amorim is reportedly set to leave his £1.2 million Cheshire mansion and return to Portugal following his Manchester United sacking. After turning his ire towards the Red Devils' hierarchy, the 40-year-old was given his marching orders earlier this week, closing the chapter on an ill-fated 14-month tenure. Now, he and his wife, Maria Joao Diogo, are expected to be heading away from these shores.
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