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    ‘Welcome to my world…’ – Ange Postecoglou fires savage warning to Ruben Amorim amid Man Utd’s injury crisis

    ANGE POSTECOGLOU fired a warning at Ruben Amorim after Tottenham beat Manchester United.James Maddison’s 13th-minute strike was enough to earn Spurs all three points as they picked up a rare home win.Ange Postecoglou showed no sympathy for Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyThe midfielder had been out for a brief spell due to injury, with Tottenham also welcomed back Destiny Udogie as their injury issues finally eased.That helped them to the win with United also down to bare bones – Victor Lindelof was the only senior player to feature on bench filled with academy stars.Postecoglou had little sympathy for his opposite number given what he has had to deal with in recent weeks, though he did compliment the Red Devils performance.He said post-match: “Man Utd with many injured players? If I check my office, I don’t have any sympathy cards from other coachesREAD MORE ON MAN UTD”He (Amorim)’s had to play players out of position and have kids on the bench. Welcome to my world. It’s one game. Try doing that for two months. “But I thought Man Utd were good today.”United have now lost 12 of their 25 Prem games, the most from their first 15 games since 1973-74, when they were relegated.And pundit Jamie Redknapp believes things will get worse before they get better as he predicted “18 months of pain”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “For what it’s worth on Amorim, I like him. I think he’s got something about him. And I totally get the performances haven’t been good enough.”But I actually like what he’s doing more off the field than actually what he’s doing on the pitch. Because that club needs a change of culture.Spurs fans hold sit-in protest against board and owenrs after Man Utd win”We’ve spoken about how it works. Get people like Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho that have left and one or two others who have had a mention about leaving.”Now, if they’re not going to buy into having a good way of living and coming in and training correctly and being involved and helping the group and create a winning mentality, they’ve got to be surplus to requirements.”I see Manchester United as having still much more pain, even 18 months more pain, because they need to get rid.”Whoever’s been in charge or even managers have gone so far and then they’re panicked and then they’ve gone and bought 30-year-old players that aren’t going to maybe take the club any further forward. I think now they have to take their time.”They’re trying to get… Jermain [Defoe] mentioned getting the best in class. People like Jason Wilcox, they’ve got the guy from Manchester City, the CEO there [Omar Berrada]. They’re trying to do things slowly and I think that’s how they have to do it.” More

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    ‘Relegation looming’ fear fans as scary omen hints Man Utd may have to prepare for Championship after ‘worst season’

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left fearing they could be RELEGATED after falling to a dismal defeat to Tottenham.James Maddison’s first-half rebound was enough to separate the two teams as the Red Devils fell to 15th in the Premier League.Man Utd fans fear relegation is looming for the teamCredit: PAThe result has left Ruben Amorim’s side 10 points above the relegation zone.But their 12th defeat from 25 league games has also highlighted a very bad omen for Man Utd.According to OptaJoe, the 12 defeats are the most from their first 25 matches of a league campaign since 1973-74.That season in the old First Division saw the tally stand at 13 defeats.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd that season saw Man Utd relegated from the top flight.Reacting to the ominous figure, one fan said: “Relegation looming.”A second said: “They’re sure to be relegated this season as well.”A third added: “Relegation Reds.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother said: “And so we should be. It has gone on for too many years this. A name alone can’t win the league yet many seem to think because we are Man Utd that we should. Glazers have killed the club year after year.”A fifth joked: “They break records every season.”Spurs fans hold sit-in protest against board and owenrs after Man Utd winMan Utd’s plans for the game were hit by severe disruption as SIX stars ended up being ruled out, four through injury and two more through illness.Amorim ended up selecting eight teenagers on the bench against Spurs, with seven coming directly from the academy.However, he inexplicably made his one and only roll of the dice in injury time by bringing on Chido Obi for Casemiro.Fans labelled the 40-year-old a “coward” for the decision, with many believing the Carrington products could have offered more than some of the senior stars on the pitch.It was also a move which seemingly rejected the club’s motto: “Youth, Courage and Greatness.”Meanwhile, Jamie Redknapp has warned Man Utd to expect another 18 months of pain as they need a full cultural reset. More

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    ‘Ruben Amorim, you COWARD’ say raging Man Utd fans after waiting until ‘garbage time’ to unleash Chido Obi-Martin

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans labelled Ruben Amorim a “COWARD” after he waited until “garbage time” to bring on teen sensational Chido Obi-Martin.The 17-year-old was among EIGHT youngsters named on United’s bench for their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.Man Utd fans slammed Ruben Amorim for only bringing on Chido Obi-Martin with minutes leftCredit: ReutersAmorim was unable to prevent United from losing 1-0 at TottenhamCredit: AlamyInjuries to several seniors including Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo meant Ruben Amorim had no option but to call upon United’s kids to make up the numbers.And as a result, the Red Devils boss was reluctant to make any subs as his team attempted to battle back from a 13th minute James Maddison opener.Indeed, Spurs had made all five of their subs when injury time rolled around.By comparison, United had made ZERO changes to their tired team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut in the 91st minute, Amorim decided to roll the dice by throwing on Obi-Martin for Casemiro.The teen striker has been banging in the goals for United’s U18s and has even set new youth league records following a move from Arsenal last summer.However, with just moments remaining in the game against Spurs, Obi-Martin was unable to make an impact on his senior debut.And some fans went online slamming Amorim for waiting so long to make the change.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOne said: “90th minute and you sub Chido on? Ruben you are a coward!”Another declared: “Chido Obi garbage time minutes.”‘He’s perfect for Man Utd’ – Neville begs Amorim to re-sign flop strikerOne noted: “Should have been 30 minutes ago.”Another boomed: “Unacceptable from Ruben and sends the wrong message completely.”One decreed: “What was the point bringing him on for three minutes?”Another added: “I can’t forgive Amorim for not making a single sub until the 90th minute.” More

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    Ex-Champions League club celebrate end of two-year transfer ban by signing NINE players including forgotten Chelsea ace

    PORTUGUESE giants Boavista have celebrated the end of a two-year transfer ban by signing a staggering NINE players.The former Champions League club were unable to sign new talent due to debts to third parties.This forgotten Chelsea star has just joined Boavista after their transfer ban endedCredit: Action Images – ReutersFormer Blues man Marco Van Ginkel last played for Vitesse ArnhemCredit: GettyBut they wasted no time in adding to their squad in this window.The Primeira Liga side completely revamped their squad, even adding a forgotten ex-Chelsea star to their ranks.The former Blues star joined the Premier League outfit for £8million in 2013 from Vitesse Arnhem.A box-to-box midfielder, he was dubbed the ‘next Frank Lampard’ at the time of his signing.Read more football newsHowever, things didn’t go to plan.Two months into the player’s career at Stamford Bridge, the Dutchman suffered an ACL injury which forced him to miss the remainder of his debut season.The man in question is none other than Marco van Ginkel, who made just four appearances in eight years for the club.Van Ginkel would then go on loan four times, including spells at AC Milan, Stoke City and PSV twice.Most read in FootballThe Eredivisie giants would snap him up in 2021, before he returned to Vitesse last season.Inside Chelsea’s new £1.6BILLION stadium plans with Stamford Bridge project set to rival Tottenham’sBut, he was released in the summer and has been without a club for six months.The now 32-year-old has the chance of reviving his career in Portugal.Last week, he was announced as one of nine players who will be joining the club.Other notable signings include ex-QPR defender Osman Kakay and former Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa, who appeared 154 times for the French champions.Van Ginkel will be happy to be playing again, although he revealed his career was nearly cut short from that ACL injury when he suffered a rare infection.He told  Goal: “The danger was there that I would lose my career, of course.”Especially after the first week of infection, they didn’t know what the infection was doing inside the joint.Dutch veteran van Ginkel signed for Boavista last week and made his debut on FridayCredit: Rex”After three months I reacted well, but it was going to be a tough, tough time to be at the top level again, to come back and play for PSV, Chelsea or whoever.READ MORE SUN STORIES”At that moment, it was more about whether I could walk again. Football didn’t matter.”The infection that came six weeks after my operation killed my knee a bit. That’s why it took so long, it damaged my knee and cruciate and I had to be operated on all over again. It was a very hard time.” More

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    Man Utd ‘join Liam Delap transfer race’ and have secret weapon to sign Ipswich star already in ranks

    MANCHESTER UNITED have joined the race to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich, according to reports.The striker has been a revelation in his debut Premier League season, scoring nine goals for the Tractor Boys.Liam Delap has caught the eye this seasonCredit: ReutersAnd his performances are attracting attention with a number of clubs lining up to sign him.Delap is now subject to interest from United, according to The Athletic.Ruben Amorim is understood to want a striker with a presence and Liam Delap’s aggressive running fits the mould.Ipswich would likely demand a huge fee to let him go, however their asking price would likely reduce if they are relegated.READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnited would have to fend off interest from Chelsea to land the 22-year-old, while Manchester City have a £40million buyback clause in the deal that saw him leave the Etihad for £20m last summer.The Red Devils could be well placed to beat their rivals to Delap thanks to technical director Jason Wilcox, who brought him to Man City from Derby in 2019.United have several attacking options in mind with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggling for goals.Scouts have been tracking Prem duo Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile Lille striker Jonathan David is also on their radar.United could fund a move by cashing in on one of their homegrown talents, Alejandro Garnacho or Kobbie Mainoo.’Silence is deafening’ – Man Utd fans ready to protest at Arsenal clash and vow to ‘rise again to defend our club’ More

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    Man Utd player ratings: Rasmus Hojlund arguably worst No 9 in club’s history while Patrick Dorgu has a horror Prem debut

    MANCHESTER UNITED slipped to a 12th defeat in the Premier League with Rasmus Hojlund coming under fire again.Andre Onana was up to his usual poor shot-collecting mishaps, United were wide open in midfield at times and nobody could put the ball in the back of the net when the chances did come.Andre Onana pushed out Lucas Bergvall’s shot into James Maddison’s path inside 13 minutesRuben Amorim has lost eight of his 14 Prem gamesRuben Amorim – who was forced to put eight untried teenagers on the bench – has now lost eight of his last 14 Prem games as United look over their shoulders at those scrapping away from relegation.The Red Devils’ makeshift attack lacked chemistry and missed a trio of chances in 30 seconds – just before James Maddison’s tap-in opener.In the end, United were beaten by Spurs – with the returning Guglielmo Vicario pulling out several excellent saves in the second half – for the third time this season.Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the Manchester United players against an underachieving Spurs side – who are now three places above them in 12th – in North London.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAndre Onana – 3United can’t do anything with him between the sticks. Can’t be trusted to collect anything.His opposite number Vicario showed him a thing or two after returning for the first time since Spurs thrashed Man City in November.At fault for the first goal when he palmed out a relatively weak bouncing shot into Maddison’s path in the 13th minute.Noussair Mazraoui – 5An OK performance. Clever link-up play with Zirkzee but couldn’t get hold of Spence down the left-hand side.Most read in FootballPulled out an excellent cross for the Dutchman’s headed chance late-on.Matthijs de Ligt – 6His clearance stopped an obvious 2-0 before the half-an-hour mark.Harry Maguire – 5A mixed bag. Sent a long ball over the top for Hojlund’s chance in opening 10 minutes and went on a few attacking runs himself in the first half.Did well to stop Dejan Kulusevski from having a go at the edge of the box. But bizarrely stopped in his tracks when a cross came flying into Son Heung-min later on.Diogo Dalot – 6A difficult afternoon for the Portugal international as Son and Djed Spence left him for dead a few times.Hesitated when asked to shoot from five yards to make it 1-0 but helped Onana out with some clearances too. Patrick Dorgu – 4A Prem debut to forget. He was almost invisible from the left-hand side. And lacked quality when asked to get involved more in the second half.Was stupidly caught offside with Bruno Fernandes offloading a stunning cross pitch pass and booked late-on for fouling Brennan Johnson albeit after a poor Onana throw.Casemiro – 5Looked every bit a player that hasn’t played Premier League football for two months. Unsurprisingly booked for a late one on Son.Curiously dropped to the turf asking for a free-kick when nobody touched him. Was forced to play 91 minutes with eight teenagers on the bench. A difficult afternoon, indeed.Casemiro struggled in the middleBruno Fernandes – 5Interceptions and breaking up play is not a part of the captain’s game. An uncharacteristically poor cross left United open on the counter. Did get back to stop Son from having a shot at Onana on the hour mark and started ticking in attack in the final 20 minutes.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Looked shaky and cut a frustrated figure after blazing over an absolute SITTER from 10 yards to level the scores. A bit of a shocker and looked a completely different player to the one who got United into the fifth-round of the FA Cup last week. Woke up a bit in the second half as Vicario kept him at bay with several superb stops. But the 20-year-old is clearly better off the bench.Joshua Zirkzee – 6The best of a desperately poor front three. There’s a street player in there and he’s great with his touches at times.But curled wide from 23 yards, stuck a header wide in the 70th minute and kicked an air shot in the final five minutes.Rasmus Hojlund – 3Is Hojlund the worst No 9 in United’s recent history?The young Dane, who was unlucky to have a chance saved by Vicario, was second best in every loose ball and kept losing possession.He was even caught offside when Fernandes flicked on an Onana goal-kick in the first half – how often do you see that happen?READ MORE SUN STORIESSUBSChido Obi-Martin (90+1 for Casemiro) – N/AThe academy sensation from Arsenal was handed his first United minutes in the final embers.The 17-year-old was one of eight teens with ZERO Prem minutes named to the matchday squad. More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo Wag Georgina Rodriguez dressed head-to-toe in leather as she’s given important role at Formula E race

    CRISTIANO RONALDO’s partner Georgina Rodriguez was given a special responsibility at Formula E’s latest event.The motorsport series was in Saudi Arabia on Friday and Saturday for rounds three and four of the championship.Georgina Rodriguez made a special guest appearance at Formula ECredit: GettyShe was dressed in leather as she was welcomed into the pit laneCredit: GettyDrivers, including Jake Dennis were on hand to explain how the sport workedCredit: GettyGeorgina was given the privilege as a special guest of visiting the pit lane before the race.Dressed from head to toe in leather, she completed her look with a striking multi-coloured black, white and light blue jacket.The 31-year-old spoke with Porsche driver Antonio Felix Da Costa about how the sport and cars work.But her most important role was still to come.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs German DS Penske driver Maximilian Günther crossed the line to win the race, Georgina was given the chance to wave the chequered flag.Nissan driver Oliver Rowland was leading the field until the final moments, when pole-sitter Gunther lunged down the outside to get ahead.There was also a third-place podium finish for 20-year-old Brit, Taylor Barnard with NEOM McLaren – in Saturday’s race he became the youngest ever Formula E pole-sitter and came second in a first-ever all-British podium.Georgina is the mother of Ronaldo’s fourth child Alana and his youngest daughter Bella.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSShe was born on January 27, 1994, in Jaca, Spain to a Spanish mum and Argentine dad.Georgina learned dance before changing careers to modelling after studying English in London.Man City legend Sergio Aguero’s new career as a racing driver for PorscheThe 30-year-old was first spotted on a string of dates with then-Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo towards the end of 2016.Georgina has claimed that her first meeting with the football star was “love at first sight.””Our first meeting was at Gucci, where I worked as a sales assistant,” she recalled in an interview with The Sun .”Days later, we saw each other again at another brand’s event.”It was then that we could talk in a relaxed atmosphere, outside my work environment. It was love at first sight for both.” More

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    Tottenham 1 Man Utd 0: Spurs top of the flops with first home win in 105 DAYS thanks to Maddison as United rue misses

    WELL Ruben Amorim wasn’t far wrong when he described his team as ‘probably the worst Manchester United team in history’.They are certainly the worst of the Premier League era, after defeat in ‘Hell Clasico’ plunged them into the bottom six of the table for the first time at any advanced stage of a season.James Maddison celebrated his goal with a ‘shush’Credit: PAMaddison also performed his trademark darts celebrationCredit: PAThe Spurs star fired in a rebound after Lucas Bergvall’s shot was savedCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho was guilty of missing chancesCredit: GettyThis was the first time this competition has seen two of its biggest clubs meeting with both in the bottom half during the second half of a campaign.And it lived down to expectations – with James Maddison’s early tap-in settling a terrible match between two sides who did little to disguise their harrowing lack of confidence.For Spurs, it was a second straight league win – although they have been dumped out of both domestic cups since they beat Brentford last time out.Ange Postecoglou’s prospects are looking a little brighter thanks to the return of Maddison and keeper Guglielmo Vicario, who made several decent saves.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut United, in an injury crisis of their own, continue to flounder – now plummeting to new depths in the modern era.With Vicario and Maddison back in the starting line-up, while Brennan Johnson and Destiny Udogie were fit enough for places on the bench, Spurs were in the novel position of facing a side more depleted than themselves.While Postecoglou was without six senior players, Amorim was missing a dozen – Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo the latest casualties.It meant that eight of United’s nine subs were teenagers who had never previously played for the first team.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBoth Vicario and Maddison were straight at it.Tottenham’s keeper pulled off two decent stops in quick succession to deny Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho before Diogo Dalot had a follow-up effort hacked clear by Ben Davies.Ruben Amorim makes blunt admission as Man Utd face cash crisis Then Maddison, who’d already lost possession with two back-heels, opened the scoring.A Son Heung-Min shot was blocked as far as Lucas Bergvall, whose drive was pushed out by Andre Onana for the Spurs playmaker to tap in.United’s keeper will feel he should have held Bergvall’s effort but Maddison didn’t care, throwing darts and telling people to shush. Don’t mention the league table, kind of thing.While United were doing much of the attacking, they kept embarrassing themselves.At one point, Casemiro simply fell over in the centre circle and started pleading to the referee, like an upturned pensioner in the street.Then Garnacho, fed by Bruno Fernandes, without a Spurs defender in the same postcode, inexplicably propelled his shot into Row Z.Mathys Tel, who looks very promising, had a shot smartly saved by Onana.For a while, it descended into the funereal sort of occasion we’d imagined. Casemiro was booked for lacking pace maiming Son. Perhaps the Brazilian could tootle around midfield in a mobility buggy.“We are the pride of Europe,” sang United’s fans – their exact levels of irony difficult to gauge from the press box.After the break, Djed Spence darted down the left and centred low but Tel made a hash of his shot.But United were still on top, Garnacho twice forcing fine saves from Vicario.Maddison was withdrawn on 63 minutes, having improved Spurs significantly, and was replaced by Pape Matar Sarr as Johnson arrived for his return from injury.Then, from a Noussair Mazraoui centre, Zirkzee missed a sitter of a header.Amorim was picked out by TV cameras staring lengthily at the ground, pondering his life choices.Casemiro had another fall, this time in the Spurs box, but again ref Peter Bankes refused to play the good Samaritan.Kulusevski shot too close to Onana when he ought to have put the game to bed.READ MORE SUN STORIESBentancur was withdrawn and spotted on the bench with an ice pack on his knee – the latest in a long running sick joke being played out against Postecoglou this season.An unmarked Zirkzee completely missed an attempt at a volley – the Dutchman left looking as if he was playing in clown shoes. More