Premier League: 'Immensely proud to have worn the badge of Manchester United,' says former manager Jose Mourinho
6 years ago

Premier League: 'Immensely proud to have worn the badge of Manchester United,' says former manager Jose Mourinho

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The Old Trafford hierarchy sacked Mourinho in the aftermath of Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Anfield that left the 20-times champions an embarrassing 19 points behind league leaders Liverpool London: Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday he is “immensely proud” of his time at Manchester United but refused to delve into the issues that played a part in his Old Trafford exit. The Old Trafford hierarchy sacked Mourinho in the aftermath of Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Anfield that left the 20-times champions an embarrassing 19 points behind league leaders Liverpool after just 17 matches. “I have been immensely proud to wear the badge of Manchester United since the first day I arrived, and I believe all United supporters recognise this,” Mourinho said in a statement released to Britain’s Press Association. “Manchester United has a future without me and I have a future without Manchester United, so why should I now be sharing with you or even with the supporters, any of my feelings?” “It’s over.

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No more player power, standing up to Man United's big names and working them like dogs: Why a draw at Liverpool was Ruben Amorim's first real victory, writes OLIVER HOLT
4 days, 19 hours ago

No more player power, standing up to Man United's big names and working them like dogs: Why a draw at Liverpool was Ruben Amorim's first real victory, writes OLIVER HOLT

Daily Mail  

One draw, whoever it is earned against, does not mean salvation. Most of all, that was because that solitary point against Liverpool, a point that moved them from 14th to 13th in the Premier League table, actually felt like a hugely important victory for Ruben Amorim as United’s new head coach tries to make sense of the chaos he has …

Ruben Amorim declares dream for Manchester United and reveals message from Jose Mourinho
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ruben Amorim declares dream for Manchester United and reveals message from Jose Mourinho

The Independent  

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Man United fans will see immediate change, says Amorim
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man United fans will see immediate change, says Amorim

The Hindu  

Ruben Amorim’s first task as Manchester United manager will be to instil a culture and sense of unity in the team and he hopes fans will see the seed of a new identity when it plays Ipswich Town next Sunday. “I want to say beautiful things to you, but I’m really honest,” Amorim told Manchester United club media on Friday. …

Why Man United should ignore the nostalgia factor and bulldoze Old Trafford, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Man United should ignore the nostalgia factor and bulldoze Old Trafford, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

Daily Mail  

Sir Gareth Edwards saw the funny side when we chatted a few months ago about what could no longer be seen. A decision on the future of Old Trafford is expected to be made by Man United this year Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co will have to decide whether to rebuild or refurbish the current ground ‘The number of people …

Not a Man United fan then, George? Prince, 10, yawns and looks glum as he joins dad William at Wembley for the FA Cup final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Not a Man United fan then, George? Prince, 10, yawns and looks glum as he joins dad William at Wembley for the FA Cup final

Daily Mail  

Manchester United's former manager and legend Sir Alex Ferguson leapt out of his seat as the Reds scored their first goal in the FA Cup final yesterday. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag shakes hands with Prince George after winning the FA Cup as Britain's Prince William looks on Prince George shakes hands with Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City …

David Moyes eager to win final West Ham game for fans not as Declan Rice favour
7 months, 3 weeks ago

David Moyes eager to win final West Ham game for fans not as Declan Rice favour

The Independent  

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Jose Mourinho: Man Utd tenure could have been different if club trusted me more
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jose Mourinho: Man Utd tenure could have been different if club trusted me more

The Independent  

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Why Manchester United, English soccer’s most successful team, is deeply mired in futility
1 year, 2 months ago

Why Manchester United, English soccer’s most successful team, is deeply mired in futility

New York Times  

For 90 minutes on Sunday, Manchester United were out-hustled, out-played and out-classed by cross-city rivals Manchester City. GO DEEPER Manchester United have many problems - Erik ten Hag is at risk of becoming one On Sunday, Old Trafford stadium – known in happier times as the Theatre of Dreams – again featured mutinous protests against the Glazers, the Florida-based family …

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘close’ to joining Man City before change of heart talk with Sir Alex Ferguson
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘close’ to joining Man City before change of heart talk with Sir Alex Ferguson

The Independent  

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Man United REMOVE poster featuring Cristiano Ronaldo outside Old Trafford
2 years, 1 month ago

Man United REMOVE poster featuring Cristiano Ronaldo outside Old Trafford

Daily Mail  

Manchester United tore down a giant mural of Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford on Wednesday just hours before his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan was due to air. A mural which includes Cristiano Ronaldo has been removed from outside Old Trafford Featuring in the club's 'More than a shirt' campaign about No 7, United have taken it down just days …

Manchester United Supporters Trust follow up on statement after 'humiliating' start to the season
2 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United Supporters Trust follow up on statement after 'humiliating' start to the season

Daily Mail  

The Manchester United Supporters' Trust has released a statement describing the club's start to the season as a 'humiliation'. The Manchester United Supporters' Trust have criticised the club's start to the season They urged United supporters to stick together and express their concerns regarding the club. Fans unity, with one voice aimed at the owners and the club, is needed …

Manchester United and Liverpool fans hold a minute's applause in tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years, 8 months ago

Manchester United and Liverpool fans hold a minute's applause in tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Liverpool and Manchester United supporters came together to pay tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo with a minute's applause following the death of his newborn son. Some United fans also held up Ronaldo's shirt during the impeccably observed minute's silence, with Reds supporters chanting 'You'll Never Walk Alone' during the 60 seconds. Liverpool and Man United supporters came together to pay tribute …

Paul Pogba insists Manchester United's season is 'DEAD' following another trophyless campaign
2 years, 9 months ago

Paul Pogba insists Manchester United's season is 'DEAD' following another trophyless campaign

Daily Mail  

Paul Pogba has admitted that Manchester United's season is 'dead' as they look to finish another disappointing campaign without a trophy – before suggesting he has wasted five years of his career. Paul Pogba insists Manchester United's season is 'dead' as they won't win any sort of trophy And while he won the Carabao Cup and Europa League in his …

History tells us managing Manchester United isn’t as easy as it seems
3 years, 1 month ago

History tells us managing Manchester United isn’t as easy as it seems

The Independent  

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Manchester United: Wayne Rooney says the club must win titles following Cristiano Ronaldo's return
3 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United: Wayne Rooney says the club must win titles following Cristiano Ronaldo's return

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has claimed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot afford to go another season without a trophy at Manchester United following Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational return to Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he has to win trophies after signing Cristiano Ronaldo The Derby manager believes his former United team-mate still wants to be the best And, after …

MANCHESTER UNITED FAN VIEW: Viva Cristiano Ronaldo - now to bring back the glory days too!
3 years, 4 months ago

MANCHESTER UNITED FAN VIEW: Viva Cristiano Ronaldo - now to bring back the glory days too!

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo stunned the world of football by packing his bags and leaving Juventus with a year left of his deal. Cristiano Ronaldo is returning to Manchester United in one of the signings of the summer The reverberations of this sensational deal will be felt by Man United fans all over the globe The intensity of reaction to news that …

Premier League: Manchester United fans' anti-Glazers protest forces postponement of Liverpool clash
3 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Manchester United fans' anti-Glazers protest forces postponement of Liverpool clash

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Long-running anger against the American owners has boiled over after they were part of the failed attempt to take United into a European Super League. Manchester: Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday after fans invaded the Old Trafford pitch as part of a protest against United’s owners, the Glazer family. “Following discussion between the police, …

Absolute honour to play with Manchester Utd badge on my chest, says Bruno Fernandes
3 years, 11 months ago

Absolute honour to play with Manchester Utd badge on my chest, says Bruno Fernandes

India TV News  

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has said that he won't rest until he helps the club continue its legacy of winning trophies. It's an absolute honour to play football with the Man Utd badge on my chest. Bruno was left frustrated after United lost vital ground in the title race after drawing 0-0 against Arsenal in the Premier League on …

Jose Mourinho needs a trophy to justify Tottenham's style of play after Liverpool defeat
3 years, 11 months ago

Jose Mourinho needs a trophy to justify Tottenham's style of play after Liverpool defeat

Daily Mail  

The strike from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was perfect. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have consistency of personnel in comparison to Tottenham Son Heung-min is one of just three players from Spurs in the Champions League final in 2019 On Thursday night, it was five at the back from Mourinho. Mourinho was never going to maintain Mauricio Pochettino's way of doing things Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg …

Jose Mourinho claims he was 'not given time' to be successful at Manchester United
4 years ago

Jose Mourinho claims he was 'not given time' to be successful at Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho has claimed he was not given enough time by Manchester United after they sacked him in 2018, but insists he respects the club's decision. Mourinho had delivered both the League Cup and Europa League trophies in his first season, but was unable to deliver the Premier League title that the club craved. Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United did …

Jose Mourinho bites back at Arsenal tweet mocking their latest defeat
4 years, 6 months ago

Jose Mourinho bites back at Arsenal tweet mocking their latest defeat

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho has accused Arsenal of revelling in Tottenham’s downfall because ‘they don’t have much to celebrate’, adding that he wants his club to think bigger than the north London rivalry. Jose Mourinho fiercely bit back at Arsenal's tweet mocking their defeat to Sheffield United The caption read: ‘It’s not easy beating Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Here’s a reminder …

From Andrei Kanchelskis to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who are Manchester United's cult heroes?
4 years, 7 months ago

From Andrei Kanchelskis to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who are Manchester United's cult heroes?

Daily Mail  

When Odion Ighalo arrived at Manchester United before deadline day in January, there were plenty of sniggers surrounding the desperate depths they had plunged just to sign a striker. Irwin's handy set-piece abilities were a factor in him becoming an Old Trafford favourite for 12 years before his 2002 departure to Wolverhampton Wanderers Denis Irwin had few weaknesses to his …

Bruno Fernandes signs for Manchester United
4 years, 11 months ago

Bruno Fernandes signs for Manchester United

The Hindu  

Manchester United has completed the signing of Sporting CP midfielder Bruno Fernandes on a five-and-a-half year contract. Bruno told manutd.com, "My love of Manchester United really started when I used to watch Cristiano Ronaldo play and ever since then I have been a big fan of this great club. A massive thank you to Ole and everyone at Manchester United …

Tottenham vs Manchester United: Remembering when Mourinho ran down Old Trafford touchline
5 years ago

Tottenham vs Manchester United: Remembering when Mourinho ran down Old Trafford touchline

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Things started well for United when Quinton Fortune scored a crucial away …

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United a year ago...but who was the real winner?
5 years, 1 month ago

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United a year ago...but who was the real winner?

Daily Mail  

It's been just under a year since Manchester United parted ways with Jose Mourinho after an appalling start to last season saw the club pick up just 26 points from their first 17 Premier League games. As Jose Mourinho prepares to return to Old Trafford on Wednesday having won his first three games in charge of Tottenham, the question is: …

Man United's Scott McTominay is showing why Jose Mourinho created an award just for him
5 years, 2 months ago

Man United's Scott McTominay is showing why Jose Mourinho created an award just for him

Daily Mail  

Scott McTominay puts the club before himself and is now showing what he's capable of. This is his chance to be the next success story from United's illustrious academy, says Scott Patterson, author of The Republik of Mancunia blog Marcus Rashford was celebrating smacking the ball in to the top corner from 35 yards out against Chelsea with the rest …

Mourinho: I don't like this Manchester United team
5 years, 3 months ago

Mourinho: I don't like this Manchester United team

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho blasted Manchester United's performance in its 2-0 defeat at West Ham and said he sees no improvement in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side since last season. Goals in either half from Andriy Yarmolenko and Aaron Cresswell condemned United to its second Premier League defeat in six matches and it was the lacklustre performance at London Stadium that drew criticism …

Jose Mourinho did not believe Manchester United would win the league
5 years, 4 months ago

Jose Mourinho did not believe Manchester United would win the league

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho doubted Manchester United's title chances last campaign before the season started when he was manager after poor transfer dealings. Mourinho wanted a new centre back last summer but United did not sign one and the Portuguese coach insisted this was why it went downhill for the Red Devils. Jose Mourinho doubted Manchester United's title chances last campaign when …

Premier League: Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants football return
5 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants football return

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho is longing for a return to football management seven months after being sacked by Manchester United, but he is waiting for the "right project" to present itself. Mourinho, 56, spent two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford but was unable to make United serious title challengers. Mourinho has been linked with numerous jobs since leaving United, with Benfica, Lyon and …

David Beckham rolls back the years in Manchester United's 5-0 win over Bayern in treble reunion game
5 years, 7 months ago

David Beckham rolls back the years in Manchester United's 5-0 win over Bayern in treble reunion game

India TV News  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rolled back the years as the Manchester United manager came off the bench to score for Alex Ferguson's side against a Bayern Munich team in the "Treble Reunion" match — 20 years to the day after United won the 1999 Champions League final. Fans young and old descended on Old Trafford on Sunday to see some of …

Jose Mourinho can't talk about Manchester United with 'joy and freedom'
5 years, 7 months ago

Jose Mourinho can't talk about Manchester United with 'joy and freedom'

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho said he cannot talk about former club Manchester United "in the same joy and freedom" as other clubs, while the Portuguese boss hopes to be back in management by July. United failed to qualify for the Champions League despite an initial resurgence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Mourinho had a dig at the struggling club. "It's difficult for …

Jose Mourinho: Time has shown that Manchester United's problems remain
5 years, 7 months ago

Jose Mourinho: Time has shown that Manchester United's problems remain

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United's end-of-season collapse has demonstrated the problems he faced during his time as manager have not been addressed by letting him go. Read | I know who will take United to the next level, says Solskjaer Under Mourinho's replacement Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Red Devils went on a 12-game unbeaten run in the league, but their …

Alexis Sanchez apologises to Manchester United fans as he hits back at critics
5 years, 7 months ago

Alexis Sanchez apologises to Manchester United fans as he hits back at critics

Daily Mail  

Alexis Sanchez has apologised to Manchester United's fans after their humbling defeat by Cardiff and difficult season. Alexis Sanchez has apologised to Manchester United's fans after their difficult season There have been suggestions over the weekend that £500,000-a-week flop Sanchez was at the centre of a dressing room rift. But despite his absence through injury on Sunday, he joined his …

Ander Herrera confirms Manchester United exit in tribute video
5 years, 8 months ago

Ander Herrera confirms Manchester United exit in tribute video

Daily Mail  

Herrera thanked Manchester United fans in an exclusive interview with the club's official website and spoke on a number of topics. Message for the fans: 'Yes… this is a sad moment to be honest because I've enjoyed the last five years at this club so much, but I'm here to announce that I'm moving and I will not be a …

Jose Mourinho full of praise for Liverpool boss after inspiring victory against the odds
5 years, 8 months ago

Jose Mourinho full of praise for Liverpool boss after inspiring victory against the odds

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho paid homage to Jurgen Klopp after his Liverpool side's triumph against the odds over Barcelona. As Manchester United boss, Mourinho was one of the German's fiercest rivals, but he showed a classy touch to lavish praise on his peer. The Reds staged one of the greatest comebacks in football history on a memorable night 'I have to say, …

Manchester Utd 'appalled' by Jose Mourinho attire at Munich memorial
6 years ago

Manchester Utd 'appalled' by Jose Mourinho attire at Munich memorial

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho drove a further wedge between himself and the Manchester United hierarchy with his attire at the Munich disaster memorial, according to reports. While poor results on the pitch and squabbles with his players off it contributed to his downfall, Mourinho also reportedly angered club officials with perceived disrespect towards the saddest moment in United's history. Jose Mourinho outraged …

FAN VIEW on Jose Mourinho’s sacking: Dour expression reflected United’s football this season
6 years ago

FAN VIEW on Jose Mourinho’s sacking: Dour expression reflected United’s football this season

Daily Mail  

Manchester United finally sacked Jose Mourinho on Tuesday morning. Keeping Mourinho until the end of the season wouldn’t have been the right choice if all that did was save United a few million pounds in a cheaper pay-off. United fans won’t be sad to see the back of Mourinho after a calamitous third season but it’s a sad state of …

Jose Mourinho at Manchester United – a timeline of the special one’s downfall
6 years ago

Jose Mourinho at Manchester United – a timeline of the special one’s downfall

Daily Mail  

It feels like a long time coming, but Jose Mourinho has finally been sacked by Manchester United. But things soon unravel after Pogba heads to Miami for treatment for a hamstring injury in September… Jose Mourinho was on a high after his first season Europa League and FA Cup successes Paul Pogba said Mourinho deserved his 'Special One' moniker after …

Jose Mourinho leaves the Lowry Hotel ahead of Liverpool clash
6 years ago

Jose Mourinho leaves the Lowry Hotel ahead of Liverpool clash

Daily Mail  

There were words of comfort for beleaguered Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho from a former Old Trafford favourite as he stepped out of the Lowry Hotel on Thursday morning ahead of Sunday's crunch clash against Liverpool. Paul Ince believes Mourinho - who looked tired after flying back in the early hours from Wednesday night's defeat at Valencia - is still …

Jose Mourinho sends message to failing Man United stars
6 years, 1 month ago

Jose Mourinho sends message to failing Man United stars

Daily Mail  

Four days ago, Jose Mourinho summoned his players to a suite at the team hotel in Southampton and questioned their professionalism and commitment in language that left them in no doubt about how he felt. When asked on Monday if those players are still behind him in the wake of Manchester United's limp draw at St Mary's, Mourinho avoided a …

Manchester United vs Arsenal: Jose Mourinho aims to stop rot with Gunners' visit
6 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United vs Arsenal: Jose Mourinho aims to stop rot with Gunners' visit

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho needs to lift Manchester United’s morale quickly as a deflating run of performances threatens to throw its season off track completely but he faces a daunting task against a revitalised Arsenal. According to Duncan Castles, a British journalist with close links to Mourinho’s agent Jorge Mendes, the United manager compared midfielder Paul Pogba to “a virus” after another …

Jose Mourinho lacks contact with Manchester United fans
6 years, 1 month ago

Jose Mourinho lacks contact with Manchester United fans

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho acknowledged he has little perception of Manchester United fans' attitudes towards him because he is not in contact with them. United finds itself in a difficult position, having won just three of its past nine Premier League matches heading into Wednesday's visit of in-form Arsenal. Things do not get much easier for United and Mourinho, as Unai Emery's …

Jose Mourinho arrives in Manchester as becomes favourite for next Premier League sacking
6 years, 1 month ago

Jose Mourinho arrives in Manchester as becomes favourite for next Premier League sacking

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho was pictured arriving in Manchester on a wet Monday morning following his side's 2-2 draw at Southampton at the weekend. The Portuguese, who is now the favourite to be the next Premier League manager to be sacked, travelled by train from London to the north west ahead of United's clash with Arsenal on Wednesday. Manager Jose Mourinho was …

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