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Rio Ferdinand wants Mourinho out of United

One can deduce from the words of Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand that he wants manager Jose Mourinho sacked without any consideration. United suffered another embarrassing 3 - 1 defeat in the hands of West Ham on Saturday to add to the previous two defeats and a draw last week. The Jose Mourinho side now have a very slim chance to contend for the Premier League title as they sit 10th on the log and 9 points behind current league leaders. In his reaction, the former Red Devil defender described the defeat as criminal, maintaining … [Read more...]

Mourinho wants his frustration understood after West Ham defeat

Manchester United had suffered another Premier League defeat and Jose Mourinho wants us to understand his frustration. All is obviously not well at United and it reflecting on their performances this season. The 3-1 loss to West Ham means the Old Trafford side have lost three games this season with a draw, in addition to the exit from the Carabao Cup last week. The Portuguese manager has been in the centre of the whole mess as the controversy and it's obvious he is getting frustrated at the whole scenario. Mourinho who spoke after the … [Read more...]

What Zidane is doing to push Mourinho out of Old Trafford

Former Manchester United manager, Zinedine has stirred up the speculations linking him to Premiership side, Manchester United by going for English lessons, the report says. Zidane has been without a job since leaving the Spanish giants creating a record of three consecutive Champions League titles. The French boss has been linked to Jose Mourinho’s job and it seems he is working hard to ensure all limitations to his success at the Old Trafford is removed, one of which is the language barrier. The Sun reports that Zidane had practised … [Read more...]

Ferguson gives reason why we should not be surprise of United’s crisis

The 2018/2019 season for Manchester United will definitely be one to remember because of the crisis incarnate that it will be known for. It all started with Jose Mourinho complain of not given the needed signatures to compete favourably in the season and he had predicted a difficult season for United. This allegedly transformed to a rift between himself and the club’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward. When the season finally started, it was all about the bust-up between the Portuguese manager and the World Cup winner Paul Pogba, a … [Read more...]

Pogba aside, Mourinho’s rift with another United player revealed

There are indications that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho could yet have a bust-up with Marcus Rashford while rift with Paul Pogba is yet to be settled. It is reported that Mourinho is not happy with the player and has not made his feelings hidden from the player as a result of his performance at the club. Rashford was hailed as a better player when he scored twice for England national team in two games during the international break but he has had a blunt performance for United since his return and Mourinho is not happy with … [Read more...]

How United’s crisis affects Pogba, Lukaku friendship

The current dressing room crisis at Manchester United seems to be biting deeper than earlier imagined. It has been revealed that the relationship between striker Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba is being affected as a result of the unrest between manager Jose Mourinho and the French midfielder. The crisis between Mourinho and Pogba reached the climax when the manager openly told the player that he will never captain the club again and both pair was seen to have exchanged words a day after the decision by the manager. Both Pogba and Lukaku are … [Read more...]

Mourinho confuses media on relationship with Pogba

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has officially spoken of his relationship with Paul Pogba. Before now, it has been media speculations and pundits giving their sides of the controversies at the Old Trafford. However, speaking in his press conference on Friday, Mourinho makes certain statements which could get one confused on the real situation at the club, having read lots of media reports. Reports had emerged that Mourinho striped the player of his captain band and the pair were seen in a video on Wednesday, exchanging words. But … [Read more...]

The secrete Juventus chief failed to leak out on Pogba

Juventus sporting director, Fabio Paratici has refused to leak out any secret on his club’s plan embattled player Paul Pogba who is now rumoured to be leaving Manchester United in the summer. The outburst between manager Jose Mourinho and Pogba has reached the heating point with the Portuguese manager stripping him of his captaincy and the player has reportedly made it clear that he wants to leave the club. Despite arriving two years ago for a record fee of £89million, Pogba is now desperate to find his way out and Juventus have been named as … [Read more...]

Why Barcelona could withdraw from Pogba’s chase

Barcelona might be forced out of the pursuit for embattled Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba as a result of the huge financial commitment it could be to them. The World Cup winner is believed to be desperate to leave the Old Trafford following his outburst with manager Jose Mourinho. The fact that he was embarrassed before the whole squad and told he would never captain the Red Devils again gives him enough reason find his way out. It was revealed that Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola is working hard to make sure his client finds a new … [Read more...]

United players indicted in Mourinho, Pogba feud

Manchester United players have been indicted in the grudge between manager Jose Mourinho and French midfielder, Paul Pogba. The bust-up between Mourinho and Pogba has taken over the pages of newspapers as the crisis at the Old Trafford gets more serious. The Portuguese manager and the World Cup winner had a frosty exchange of recent in addition to Mourinho’s decision to strip Pogba of the captain ban. Danny Higginbotham, a football expert and columnist in his article, wrote that the senior players of the club made the situation get … [Read more...]

Pogba should not be blamed, Eric di Meco

Former Marseille defender Eric di Meco has taken side with embattled French midfielder, Paul Pogba, arguing that the player should not be blamed for the heat at the club. There is a relative tension at the Old Trafford between Jose Mourinho and Pogba with the manager stripping the player of his captain band and telling him that he will never lead the team again. This has not gone well with the World Cup winner who is now very anxious to leave the team and has reportedly made his stance known to his boss. It is now obvious that there is a … [Read more...]

How United players celebrated Mourinho’s Pogba decision

It is no longer news that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has stripped the captaincy off Paul Pogba. Mourinho had told the Frenchman before the whole squad that he will never captain the club. The development has led to lots of media talk with varying reactions. What is more news is that Manchester United players are happy with the decision of the Portuguese manager. A Carrington source had told the Daily Star the former Chelsea boss made it clear that Pogba lacks the qualities of a captain in addition to his attitude which … [Read more...]

Ed Woodward has made his decision between Mourinho and Pogba

Emerging reports indicate that Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward has made his decision to take side with manager Jose Mourinho against Paul Pogba in the row between the two. Both Manchester United coach and player have been at loggerhead with each other since the beginning of the season and that has arguably played a part in the results coming from the Old Trafford. The rift between the Portuguese and the Frenchman was blown after Mourinho openly told Pogba before the entire squad that he will never captain the club again. The … [Read more...]

Update! United are fed up with controversies, name price for Pogba

The controversies at the Old Trafford seem to be becoming more disgusting as anticipated but we could just be seeing the end of it after it was reported that Manchester United are now willing to let Paul Pogba leave. Since returning from the World Cup, the French midfielder has been on one bust-up or the other with Jose Mourinho, a development that almost unbalanced the Manchester side. Both pair has been at loggerhead for reasons that cannot be really explained. The latest development was the open announcement by the Portuguese manager … [Read more...]

Personal terms agreed! United star could leave Old Trafford in January

The decision by Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho to strip Pogba of captaincy duty at the club could raise the already forgotten issue. Recall that reports had emerged of Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola forcing a move for his player away from Old Trafford by contacting Spanish giants Barcelona in the summer. It was also alleged that personal agreement was reached when the discussion was held but United failed to sanction the move of the player. This could be stirred up again with the latest development. It has now been revealed that the … [Read more...]

Delighted Lampard reacts to defeating Jose Mourinho in Carabao Cup

Derby manager Frank Lampard has expressed his delight over his victory against his former boss, Jose Mourinho in the Tuesday’s Carabao Cup. Manchester United were knocked out after playing a 2-2 draw before heading for penalties. It was a day for Derby after goalkeeper Scott Carson stopped Phil Jones from scoring from the spot in the encounter that ended 8-7. Lampard praised his players for giving him one of the most memorable win of his managerial career. The former Chelsea midfielder stated that winning against United at the Old … [Read more...]

Dont be deceived, Pogba is dangerous, talkSport host claims

If anyone will be deceived by Paul Pogba’s jovial personality and talent as a player, talkSport host Alan Brazil will not. Brazil made this claim after the World Cup winner finally fell out with Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho and was stripped off his captaincy. The mood at the Old Trafford got messier when United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Derby with the manager reported to have raged at the player in the dressing room. The Sports Breakfast host Brazil described the French midfielder as a poison despite having a great … [Read more...]

Ed Woodward makes Mourinho’s fans smile once more

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho and teh fans are expected to be cheerful at the moment with the words of the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. Woodward disclosed that he is ready to put smile in face of the club’s fans by ensuring better activities at the transfer market when the window opens in order to bring trophies to the club again. He said he and his board are “working tirelessly” to end trophy-less seasons at the Old Trafford. United recorded a slow start of the season, losing two of their first three league games and … [Read more...]

How Mourinho is indirectly forcing Alexis Sanchez out of United

Manchester United legend, Paul Merson has claimed that manager Jose Mourinho is indirectly pushing Alis Sanchez out of the Old Trafford. Merson argues that Sanchez cannot fit into the playing system that has been adopted by the Portuguese manager. He has therefore asked the former Arsenal player to find his way out to salvage his career. The United legend said Sanchez looks lost for going six months without a goal to his name, knowing how good the player is. According to him, the former Barcelona player does not make as many chances in … [Read more...]

Lampard not competing against Mourinho but United in Carabao Cup

Mourinho called Lampard but refused to discuss Tuesday's game with him. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho still maintains his competitive nature, not minding past relationships he has had. Mourinho's United will be playing against Derby County whose manager is his former player, Frank Lampard on Tuesday at the Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup. The pair have had a relationship in the past with the United manager being a boss to the now Derby County manager at Chelsea. The Rams boss had played under Mourinho but that will not be … [Read more...]

Pogba wants Mourinho to answer these questions

Manchester United Midfielder Paul Pogba has demanded manager Jose Mourinho answer some questions that have been put across to him by the press. United lost two points to Wolves on Saturday after being forced to a draw by Joao Moutinho. It obviously has not gone well with Pogba who thinks his manager and not the players should be held responsible. When asked why the Old Trafford side have not been attacking more than they do, the former Juventus player refused to answer because he was not the coach. Pogba therefore, wasted no time in … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho is worried over how Liverpool, Chelsea have improved

Guess controversial coach, Jose Mourinho must be feeling bad at the moment as his 'special one' traits have left him to his own at Old Trafford. Even with the presence of legendary coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, the Red Devils found it hard to play against a 'weak' Wolves at Old Trafford as the game ended in a draw. All of these may have made the Portugal international scared about their rivals in the English Premier League. The Red Devils coach is worried about the top form of Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City. At the moment Man Utd … [Read more...]

Mourinho not ready to deceive himself, says chances are slim for United

Manchester United manager is being frank to himself and to the fans about the chances of his side in the 2018/2019 season. United will be challenging in four competitions, including the Premier League, FA Cup, Carling Cup and Champions League. The two consecutive EPL win and three in wins, including the Champions League for the Mourinho men have breath relieve to the team but the Portuguese manager says he can't be deceived not to know that it will be a difficult season for him. The Old Trafford side now have Wolves as the mountain to cross … [Read more...]

Mourinho questions UEFA, protest Young Boys despite win

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will not get himself away from controversies after questioning UEFA Champions League organizers. The Mourinho men began their 2018/2019 European journey with a 3-0 win over the Swiss side, all thanks to the brace from French midfielder, Paul Pogba and another strike by Anthony Martial. Mourinho questioned why the Artificial pitch at the Stade de Suisse would be approved by the competition organizers knowing the height of it. The former Chelsea boss said although the game was won but it is already having … [Read more...]

Lukaku reveals where he draws inspiration from

Manchester United striker has revealed that he draws daily inspiration from Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba. He made this claim after he was handed the Premier League 100 goals award. The former Everton striker reached this limestone after scoring a brace against Burnley at the weekend. The Belgian international is the 28th player to score 100 Premier League goals adding his strikes in United, Everton, Chelsea and West Brim. Describing Drogba as his mentor, Lukaku reveals that he has been in contact with the former Ivory Coast … [Read more...]