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Why Pogba cannot be referred to as a big player says Liverpool legend

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness says Manchester United Midfielder cannot be referred to as a big player. Citing reasons for his claim, he stated that the former Juventus player does not take his career seriously which is not the quality of a big player. Souness said the Frenchman must change his attitude to fall within the ranks he should be. The Liverpool legend says there has to be a level of seriousness and display of leadership trait. While admitting that the World Cup winner is a nice guy, he wonders why the player takes training … [Read more...]

Why Man United are the biggest beneficiary of Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card

It was not a good night for Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo who was not allowed to enjoy his game as he was shown the red card in the first half of the Champions League encounter against Valencia. Juventus fans have lamented the development with the likelihood of not seeing Ronaldo in his best competition. It could also be a setback to the Italian side. However, Arsenal legend and Sky Sports pundit Ian Wright thinks Manchester United fans have reasons to celebrate as they could avoid the former Real Madrid player as a result of the red … [Read more...]

Pogba fans wont like this but Mourinho names the new big player at United

Manchester United began their Champions League campaign against Young Boys in Swiss on Wednesday night with a massive 3-0 win. All goals in the three goals were handed to manager Jose Mourinho by his French players with Paul Pogba scoring a brace while Anthony Martial who got his first start this season, sealed the win with his goal. However, the Portuguese manager could not hide his delight with his new signing, Diogo Dalot who made his debut on the night. The 19-year-old started life at the Old Trafford with a frustrating injury that has … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho is a laughing stock in Germany

German legend Lothar Matthaus has disclosed that Jose Mourinho is a laughing stock in German and is never taken seriously by football followers in the country. Matthaus explained that the people in the country already have a good knowledge of the former Chelsea manager and his antics, hence will not be carried away. The former German international explained that the Manchester United boss consciously gets to the media to attract attention despite claiming otherwise. Matthaus who looks to be taking side with the media is against the claim by … [Read more...]

Happy Depay says he is not the same player United know

Memphis Depay has told Manchester United that he is now a better player than he used to be in his days at the Old Trafford. Depay made this claim ahead of Lyon’s Champions League encounter with Manchester City, which would be played in England on Wednesday night. The winger who once signed for United was tipped as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo having being handed the No. 7 shirt but failed to live up to expectation. The player sought to redeem his career in France with Lyon in January 2017 and that has worked out for him as he has … [Read more...]

Ferdinand exposes Mourinho’s weakness, why he struggles with Pogba

There are indications that the reason why French midfielder, Paul Pogba has failed to perform at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho is that the Portuguese manager has no idea of how to make use of the player. One will wonder that Pogba was an interesting player at Juventus before his coming to the Old Trafford and has yet to replicate same at United and his outing at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, in addition to scoring at the final confirms the special player that he is. So, the fact that he has been living in his shadows in United despite … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho stopped this player from Champions League appearance

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has stopped the appearance of one of his player in Wednesday’s Champions League game against Young Boys in Switzerland While defending his decision, Mourinho stated that the player will struggle as a result of the plastic pitch that will host the game against the Swiss champions. Pundits have given the host team, who will be having their debut an edge over their visitors due to the artificial turf at the Stade de Suisse. During the training on the eve of the game, coach Michael Carrick had asked the … [Read more...]

Mourinho justifies why media are always at him

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he now knows why he is a subject of discussion by the media and he could even justify their actions. History has it that the Portuguese has never been in the good book of pressmen with his kind of response to their questions at press conferences. The former Chelsea Boss had recently told the press to accord him more respect than he is been given, in addition to walking out of them. All of these add up to the many sins of Mourinho. He has, however, been in the news as a target for the sack and also … [Read more...]

Mourinho has never been written off like this by pundit, position he must fix revealed

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has never been written off in his entire career due to his glaring achievements in Portugal, Italy, Spain and England. Obviously, things have not been going the way they ought to for United and Mourinho and no wonder, former Red Devils defender, Rio Ferdinand has the guts to write off his former side. With the Mourinho boys expected to have their first Champions League game of the season against Young Boys in Bern on Wednesday, Ferdinand is of the opinion that United are only in the competition as … [Read more...]

Mourinho questions English media on balanced reporting, revealed huge success he has enjoyed

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho thinks the press have been unfair to him and the club. Mourinho, therefore, questioned the press as he doubts their credibility in terms of balanced reporting. The former Chelsea manager wondered why attention have not been paid to other rival clubs like Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Chelsea the way the press has made United an issue. According to him, his side are being treated unfairly as there is no equality in the reportage of club activities. He asked the media to start focusing on other … [Read more...]

Finally, Mourinho says he wants star player to stay

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he wants Luke Shaw to be given a new deal at the Old Trafford as he wants to keep the player. With a number of players in the United team having their contracts running into the last year, Mourinho says he will ensure fresh deals for them. Marouane Fellaini who recently extended his stay at the club with a new contract would soon be joined by Shaw amongst those who are sure of remaining at the club. The likes of Juan Mata, Ander Herrera and Ashley Young are also due for new … [Read more...]

Neville knows something Mourinho must also know

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has claimed that the best centre-half pairing Jose Mourinho has in his team is Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof. Neville in his reaction to the 2-1 win by his former side stated identified Smalling and Lindelof as the first choice Mourinho must stick to. Previous games have seen the former Chelsea boss make use of different lineups, following injury crisis and had admitted that he does not know who his first choice should be. Now with the Saturday game at Watford, the United legend told the … [Read more...]

No more rift with my players, Mourinho declares after Watford win

Manchester United striker, Jose Mourinho has hinted that there are no longer issues of rift between himself and his players following the 2-1 victory over Watford. The Jose Mourinho men recorded a convincing win away from the Old Trafford which increased the faith of the fans on the team. Having been concerned about the speculations of rift between the Portuguese manager and some of the players, Mourinho told the fans that the win is an indication that all is now well in the team. He praised the attitude of the players and that of Romelu … [Read more...]

More trouble for United star after rejection claim

Embattled Manchester United striker, Anthony Martial may be in for more worries after reports claim he is being rejected by Italian outfit, Inter Milan. According to reports, United has offered a swap deal to Inter Milan to have the Frenchman leave the club for Ivan Perisic. The Mirror reports that Inter would have been interested in having Martial if another clause is not attached to it. The Italian manager, Luciano Spalletti is reported to be a big fan of the former Monaco striker. It is also reported that he will not be an immediate plan … [Read more...]

United win can’t stop Pogba’s exit speculations

Manchester United are believed to be back to winning ways with a victory against Watford but the speculations of Paul Pogba leaving the club has still not stopped. Pogba has been in the news for an alleged rift with his boss, Jose Mourinho with reports claiming he has made up his mind to leave the Old Trafford Manager, Jose Mourinho recently dismissed the speculations by stating that the World Cup winner would have approached him if he was unhappy at the club but that has not been done. However, following United’s win which brings clam to … [Read more...]

Rashford, Martial may not be good for Mourinho but he is a career mentor to this player

Despite lacking enough playing time under Jose Mourinho, Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford is a career model and mentor to someone. Tahith Chong has revealed that he has been modelling his senior teammates at the Old Trafford, naming Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. Mourinho has been accused of not giving Rashford enough to prove his worth in the Red jersey. The player’s exploit during the just concluded international break where he got to the scoresheet in two games for the Three Lions, made the accusation against Mourinho more … [Read more...]

Why Martial will end up leaving United – agent

Anthony Martial's agent, Philippe Lamboley has stated that at the end of the day, his player will end up leaving the Old Trafford at the end of the season. Martial has been reported to be frustrated at United over his inability to secure more playing time under Jose Mourinho. The French winger who started 45 games but from the bench is believed to be unsatisfied and wants more of the starting role. His agent has now confirmed the player's pain and has hinted that the only option is for the player to leave the Old Trafford for other … [Read more...]

Mourinho admits he is confused about reports on Pogba’s United future

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has admitted that he is confused about the whole reports on Paul Pogba’s Manchester United future which has flooded the media. Mourinho noted the fact that the player or his agent have not approached him on any issue means the player is happy at the club, hence, he is “completely in the dark” over the reports in the media. Media reports have claimed that Pogba is unhappy under Mourinho and his agent, Mino Raiola is working hard to get him out of the Old Trafford despite the insistence by the club’s … [Read more...]

Mourinho attacks media again, says they make ‘compulsive lies’

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho again triggered his mouth-gun, shooting at the media for what he described as writing compulsive lies. He made the comment in reaction to reports that he has not given enough opportunity to England international striker Marcus Rashford the Old Trafford despite his quality. The 20-year-old proved his worth for the Three Lions over the international break, starting against both Spain and Switzerland and getting on the scoresheet in both games. But pundits believe he has not gotten the playing chance he … [Read more...]

Why the EPL needs more players like Pogba

Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has made public his opinion that the English Premier League needs more players with like-characters as Paul Pogba. Doucoure, who claims to have known the Frenchman over the years, stated that the player is a different personality from what people think of him. On the alleged rift with United boss, Jose Mourinho, the Watford midfielder said the former Juventus midfielder has no issues with the Portuguese boss. He said what is playing out is the usual show off by Pogba which is his known character right … [Read more...]

Update! Why Mourinho will be preferred than other ‘fake’ EPL managers, Lukaku

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has praised his boss Jose Mourinho as the only manager with a real personality in the entire English League According to Lukaku, his Portuguese manager does not fake his emotions the way others do, noting that Mourinho is just being himself. The United boss has been accused of having a negative temperament which he displayed on several occasions especially in press conferences. One of which he walked out on journalists. Recall that the former Chelsea boss blasted the media after suffering a 3-0 defeat … [Read more...]

Why Pogba’s United Career Is Tied To Mourinho

Italian reports claim the future of Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba is tied to whether Jose Mourinho remains as the boss at Old Trafford or leaves. According to the report, Pogba will only remain at Manchester United if Mourinho is replaced by former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane The unrest between the former Juventus player and the former Chelsea manager has yet to see any resolve with continued speculations that the player might have made up his mind to leave, a decision that will be pleasing to the Old Trafford coach. The … [Read more...]

Mourinho not finished yet, legend defends manager

Manchester United legend Gary Neville described as “non-sense” insinuations that Coach Jose Mourinho is finished at the top of the game because of the situation in the club at the moment. Mourinho has been in the news for not too good reasons owing to his alleged rift with star player, Paul Pogba, his bust-up with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward over failed transfer request and more so, the slow start of the team in the new season. The Portuguese has been in the center stage of these controversies which has attracted insinuations from … [Read more...]

United will be fine without you, legend tells Pogba

The controversies surrounding Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba seems to be getting to the nerves of some of the club’s legends and they have started speaking out. Former left-back, Gary Neville is already getting pissed off with the situation at the Old Trafford and he asked Pogba to leave the club if he wishes, stressing that the United will be fine without him. Having arrived at the club in 2016 from Juventus on a world-record £89 million fee, it all looked like the best midfielder in Europe has been brought to England but the … [Read more...]

Mourinho repents, shifts ground on player decision

The refusal of Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho to identify Marcus Rashford as a better player has now been repented following the English man's exploit during the international games. He now has trust in the player to star in his team when club football kickoff again, report says. The Englishman had a fulfilling international break, where he scored against Spain and Switzerland for Gareth Southgate’s side. His performance caught the attention of the Portuguese manager. Rashford is now expected to be repaid with more playing time at … [Read more...]