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How Mourinho can turn his fortunes around, Michael Essien

Chelsea legend Michael Essien has tipped Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho to turn his own fortune around at the Old Trafford. Manchester United have recorded their worst start of the season in 30 years under Jose Mourinho, making life at the club almost unbearable for him. It is not alone that United have recorded poor results this season with 3 defeats in 8 Premier League games, there was a major unrest in the dressing room which allegedly got the players divided. Despite all of these, former Chelsea player Essien believes life can … [Read more...]

Why Alex Ferguson should be ‘blamed’ for United’s confusion

Manchester United has not been the club it was known for since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. Football psychologist Damian Hughes, a renowned Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change says the departure of the former manager has resulted to “confusion culture” at the Old Trafford. It all started with the confusion of who to bring in as a good fit for the former manager before David Moyes was handed the mantle. He had to be replaced by Louis van Gaal as a result of unsatisfaction before the coming of the present … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho should not be sympathized with, pundit

Premier League commentator and ESPN FC pundit Jon Champion is of the opinion that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho should not be sympathized with because he made himself the target. Mourinho has suffered a lot of bashing in the controversies that resulted into crisis at the Old Trafford. He has been criticized for his negative attitude which caused the worst start United have recorded in almost 30 years. The former Chelsea boss have been in the news for much negative reasons especially his rift with some of his players and his bust-up … [Read more...]

Is Mourinho finally getting it right with Pogba?

There are indications that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho is finally getting right with French midfielder Paul Pogba following latest reports that he will not blame the player for the crisis at the Old Trafford. Earlier before now, the manager and player were at loggerhead and the rift between the pair sparked tension even in the dressing room. The Portuguese manager had blamed the former Juventus player for being disrespectful to the club and also questioning his tactics and approach in public. However, calm and peace might be … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho should be blame for Rashford’s poor form

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been a subject of worry for the England national team fans because of his misfiring in recent time. The Striker again failed to pay off the faith invested on him in front of the goal as England recorded a 0-0 draw against World Cup runner-up Croatia on Friday evening. The Red Devils striker had the opportunity to hand England a convincing victory having had two clear chances in the game but he was found wanting again. The coming of Rashford to limelight in 2016 where he had scored twice in … [Read more...]

How Mourinho ‘deceived’ fans on Pogba’s captain band stripping

Few weeks ago, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho stripped of captain band from French midfielder Paul Pogba owing to the supposed rift between them. The United boss had before the entire team squad told the World Cup winner who has captained the side on two occasions that he will never have an opportunity to do that again. Pogba has been accused of insubordination and also disrespecting the club and the manager. One of the sins committed by the former Juventus player is publicly questioning the tactics employed by the manager by … [Read more...]

United to reward star player with £150k a week contract

Manchester United are reportedly set to reward Luke Shaw with a £150,000 a-week contract that will have him remain at the Old Trafford much longer. It was earlier anticipated that the England international was on his way out of the club but he has since found a reason to remain having had a good pre-season outing to force him back into manager Jose Mourinho’s team. Shaw, whose current contract expires by next summer will now be rewarded with a new contract at the club as he is now a major part of the United team so far in this season. The … [Read more...]

Revealed, United secretly approach another manager to take over Mourinho

In what seems like a secret move, Manchester United are reported to have approached Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri to come to take over from embattled manager Jose Mourinho, it was revealed. There were earlier reports that the Portuguese boss will be shown the way out of the Old Trafford owing to his inability to have control over the dressing room and also to deliver results at the club. The former Chelsea boss was also saved by the 3-2 win against Newcastle, a victory that brought calm to the heated crisis at the Old … [Read more...]

Mourinho seeks help from Chelsea pal to lure big target to United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is desperate to have Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic Savic at the Old Trafford. Mourinho is a big fan of the player and he is ready to break the club’s transfer record to sign him having received the backing of the club. The United boss demonstrated his strong desire to have the player by travelling to East Europe to watch Savic play for Serbia against Montenegro. The UEFA Nations League ended 2 - 0 in favour of Serbia. Savic would have been a Red Devil by now should his asking price had not … [Read more...]

Why I want to work under Mourinho again, another Chelsea star explains

Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is now enjoying life at the Stamford Bridge with his fine form having scored 8 goals this season in all competitions as well as a number of assists. The Belgium player has been said to have found his best under new Manager Maurizio Sarri who joined the club in the summer. Before now, the Belgium international once had a difficult and frustrating career at Stamford Bridge some years ago under another coach than Jose Mourinho. Mourinho is known for his defensive mentality and that was a strange one to Hazard … [Read more...]

Pogba’s agent could stop United’s dream signing

Manchester United’s dream signing and Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt could end up not joining the Old Trafford side because of Mino Raiola, Paul Pogba’s agent. De Legt is being admired by Manchester United and they have muted having his signature in the summer but that could suffer a setback, knowing he shares same agent with the French midfielder. Raiola has not had a good history at United from the days of Alex Ferguson and the situation seem unmanaged with the controversies at the club involving former Juventus midfielder, Pogba. The … [Read more...]

Why I need more games at United, Rashford

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is seeking for more games as he believes it is key to improving his form. Rashford is not satisfied with the playing time at Manchester United despite his current form and that has been the worry for the young lad. Citing Liverpool defender Trent Alexander Arnold who has been a consistent starter at the Anfield as an example, the English player noted that if given same opportunity, he would be able to prove his worth. Rashford believes he has got the talent but cannot be showcased without consistent … [Read more...]

Carrick not interested in Mourinho’s job but want this to happen

Manchester United assistant manager Michael Carrick had earlier refuted the claims that he wants manager Jose Mourinho’s job but that does not stop him from desiring to go as far as his boss. With speculations that the Portuguese manager could be sacked as United’s manager following his poor run this season, there are reports that his assistant will want to take over which has been refuted by Carrick. The 37-year-old who retired earlier this year was immediately handed the opportunity to serve as an assistant to the former Chelsea boss. He is … [Read more...]

Why United should expect Pogba’s exit soon

Although calm has been returned to Manchester United after their 3-2 comeback win against Newcastle before the international break, controversial French midfielder Paul Pogba might still leave the club anytime soon. The former Juventus player had told the club’s executive vice-chairman of his intention to leave the club following his fallout with manager Jose Mourinho at the Old Trafford. The World Cup winner feels he is being unfairly treated by the manager after he was stripped off the captain band and told he will never captain the club … [Read more...]

ESPN pundit speaks badly of Lukaku

ESPN pundit Craig Burley has spoken badly of Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku and he thinks the player is not worthy to be a Manchester United player. Burley called on United’s manager Jose Mourinho to drop the Belgium international out from his team having failed to deliver. According to the Burley, the former Everton player is only being favoured by the Portuguese manager and will not have the chances he has got now under a different manager. The Pundit in his analysis claims that Lukaku is outdated and cannot fit into the new … [Read more...]

Mourinho in crucial meeting with Ed Woodward

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is expected to have a crucial meeting with the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward on Thursday. While the details of the meeting was not made public, it is believed to be talks on the way forward for the club which includes the Portuguese’s future at the club. According to The Express, Mourinho’s future will be decided at the meeting with the worst is expected to happen. There was calm at United at the weekend following the win against Newcastle on Saturday after the Mourinho side came from … [Read more...]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic explains why Mourinho is special

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had proclaimed himself as the “Special One” while he was in charge of the London club, Chelsea. That title has been placed under doubt with the current results coming from his side at Manchester United. United are having the worst start of the season in the club history, seeing four games without a win and Mourinho has been at the centre of it all. There are suggestions that he is no longer the manager he used to be with arguments that he is no longer the special one. LA Galaxy striker, Zlatan … [Read more...]

Paul Pogba finally confesses his wrong

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has finally confessed to have been short of performance for his side this season. The former Juventus midfielder returned from the World Cup failing to be the player he used to be in addition to the controversies he is involved in with manager Jose Mourinho. According to Pogba, he has struggled to be motivated since his return from winning the World Cup with France and that has caused his inconsistent performance at the Old Trafford. The Frenchman admits how difficult it has been for him to … [Read more...]

Mourinho gets bad news in scouting trip to Serbia

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had reportedly travelled to Eastern Europe where he went to scout for Serbian talents in the current international break. Emerging reports have indicated that the Portuguese manager’s trip is an exercise as the player is said to be unwilling to join United at the moment. Milinkovic-Savic is the player the former Chelsea manager has gone to see but the he is not ready now for talks. Serbian football scout Goran Milosavljevic in his interaction with Tribal Football said Milinkovic-Savic will not be … [Read more...]

Pogba finally breaks silence on armband saga

This is the first time Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will be speaking on his losing the club’s armband. Manager Mourinho had publicly before the entire United squad, told the French midfielder that he will never captain the club again and that heightened the tension between the pair. Mourinho had taken that big decision by accusing the World Cup winner of insubordination and showing lack of respect to his orders. The former Juventus midfielder had threatened to leave the club with reports that he had met with the club’s executive … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho is not the manager for Rashford

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is undoubtedly a great player and that was seen at the last UEFA Nations League but only little of his abilities are exhibited each time he returns to the club under manager Jose Mourinho. Sky Sports pundit Stuart Pearce is of the opinion that the Mourinho cannot get the best out of the player as he calls on the national team coach, Gareth Southgate to do the good work on the player. It is not enough that Rashford has yet to see his best under the Portuguese manager; the player has not been given … [Read more...]

More to worry about, Mourinho to get Chelsea ban?

There are still lots of reasons to worry about for Manchester United with the latest report that manager Jose Mourinho might be banned for the Chelsea clash after the international game. It was on Tuesday, revealed by Times and the Sun that after United’s 3-2 win against Newcastle, the Portuguese manager allegedly used vulgar languages and also used cryptic little finger gesture when he sat to speak with the press. The former Chelsea boss is alleged to have said “fodas filhos de puta” which simply means “f**k off, sons of bitches”, while he … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho sweats over Matic’s fitness ahead of Chelsea clash

Manchester United manager has Nemanja Matic to worry about after the international break with fears that the player might not be available for the Clash against Chelsea. The player is reported to have withdrawn from Serbia’s squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League in Montenegro and Romania as a result of a back injury. Serbia coach Mladen Krstajic had confirmed this in his press conference when he stated that the player could not make it for the game. The MRI scan had shown he will not be able to play for the two games, making it a big … [Read more...]

Louis Saha attacks Pogba, says he is not a manager

Former Manchester United Striker Louis Saha has blasted French midfielder for publicly criticising manager Jose Mourinho. According to the Frenchman, Pogba is only a player and not a manager, adding that criticizing a manager’s tactics in public is wrong. Saha is of the opinion that his fellow countryman had made some comments of the Portuguese manager in public on purpose, to mount pressure on him which he described as wrong communication. The former Juventus midfielder has been at loggerhead with the former Chelsea boss and that had … [Read more...]

Michael Carrick speaks on wanting Jose Mourinho’s job

Manchester United assistant coach Michael Carrick has reacted to the allegation of him eyeing Jose Mourinho's job as the manager of the team. This is coming after Mourinho’s job was threatened owing to the poor results his side suffered having gone four games without a win. With speculations that the Portuguese manager will be asked to leave the Old Trafford, it was suggested that Carrick, a former player of the club is ready to take over. It is not clear that the former Chelsea manager will not be sacked after a text message was sent to … [Read more...]