Erik ten Hag: Has He Always Been a Possession Based Manager?
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Erik ten Hag: Has He Always Been a Possession Based Manager?

ByDylanMcBennett

There was a general belief in England when Manchester United signed Erik ten Hag that they would become a Pep Guardiola esque possession-based football team that controlled the ball no matter where they went or the occasion they were playing at. Ten Hag had showcased a possession-based style at Ajax that had drawn plaudits from…

England’s 2008 generation—the talent offering a glimpse into the three lions’ future
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England’s 2008 generation—the talent offering a glimpse into the three lions’ future

ByFinley King of Academy Scoop

England, as a footballing nation, has never struggled to produce some of the world’s leading talent. The question has always remained: is there enough at any given time to form a competitive outfit, and if so, can they put club rivalries aside for cohesion’s sake? In this multi-part series, I set out to highlight some…

The Toxicity of Social Media And It’s Targeted Attacks on Modern Footballers
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The Toxicity of Social Media And It’s Targeted Attacks on Modern Footballers

ByDylanMcBennett

In the hours that followed Manchester United’s win on penalties over Coventry City, you’d be forgiven for thinking Marcus Rashford picked the ball up in the Coventry half, sprinted towards his own goal, booted it past Andre Onana and stuck his fingers up at his own fan base. That’s the type of reception he got…

Julian Nagelsmann Commits Future To Germany Amid Manchester United Interest
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Julian Nagelsmann Commits Future To Germany Amid Manchester United Interest

ByDylanMcBennett

Julian Nagelsmann has committed his future to the German National Team by signing a new deal with the nation, meaning he is now out of the running for the Manchester United job should Erik ten Hag be removed from his post. Nagelsmann had been linked to both Manchester United and Bayern Munich, but will now…

Manchester United U18’s March To League Title After Beating Wolves
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Manchester United U18’s March To League Title After Beating Wolves

ByDylanMcBennett

Winning league titles is not the first objective in Manchester United’s academy under the new guise of Nick Cox, but that doesn’t mean it’s not something they look to do. The main objective, which has proven to be so successful in recent years at Carrington, is development. The goal is for the players coming into…

EXCLUSIVE: No Concrete Offers For Manchester City & United Target Dani Olmo
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EXCLUSIVE: No Concrete Offers For Manchester City & United Target Dani Olmo

ByDylanMcBennett

There have been various reports in the media in recent weeks regarding RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo, and his possible future at the club beyond this season. The 25-year-old has been in fine form for the German side this season, scoring eight goals and contributing five assists in the 22 games he has played. Manchester…

Simone Pafundi Italy
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Simone Pafundi: INEOS’ Prodigal Italian Prototype for a New Multi-club Network

ByFinley King of Academy Scoop

Manchester United’s hierarchical restructuring process shows no signs of slowing, with several executive personnel changes on the verge of completion. Omar Berrada has already been announced as Manchester United’s new CEO, while deals for Southampton’s Jason Wilcox and Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth draw near a conclusion. The acquisition of a ‘best in class’ recruitment specialist is…

Meet Hugo Viana, The INEOS Target For A Role In Their Manchester United Empire
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Meet Hugo Viana, The INEOS Target For A Role In Their Manchester United Empire

ByDylanMcBennett

INEOS are completely restructuring the foundations that hold Manchester United together at present, and truth be told, it looked like they were going to fall apart and crumble before the emergence of Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The Dan Ashworth negotiations remain ongoing, with United refusing to be hoodwinked by Newcastle United. Jason Wilcox’s appointment is anticipated…