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      Man Utd fans turn on Derek Chisora after he posts picture catching up with controversial ‘old friend’

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      DEREK CHISORA has incurred the wrath of Manchester United fans for proudly posing for a snap with Avram Glazer.Del Boy has been a lifelong fan of the Red Devils and has proudly stuck by them during their ups and downs since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in May 2013.Boxer Derek Chisora is a lifelong Manchester United fanCredit: REUTERSBut Del Boy has incurred the wrath of Red Devils supporters by taking a snap with Avram GlazerCredit: INSTAGRAM@DEREKCHISORABut his recent selfie with Glazer – whose family owns a majority stake in the club – has infuriated some of the Old Trafford faithful.One furious Red Devil commented on the X post: “Disgrace to our fanbase.”Another said: “My God.”And another said: “Should have told him to sell the club.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne remarked: “He and his siblings have destroyed the club and Derek is out here getting starstruck and asking for selfies.”Another chimed in: “If you were a real Manchester United like you say you are I don’t think you would take a selfie with him.”What did you do? Thanked him for all the good he’s done?”Chisora, 40, seemingly doesn’t care about the criticism he’s received and has yet to respond to.Most read in BoxingThe former two-time WBC heavyweight title challenger hasn’t been shy in vocalising his displeasure at United’s woes in recent years.And after seeing the Red Devils suffer a 4-0 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool two years ago, he revealed he’d adopt an unconventional method to whip them into shape if he were team manager.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManchester United fans have been calling for the Glazer family to leave the club for the best part of a decadeCredit: AFPHe told talkSPORT: “I’d slap them up, I’d tell them to wake up. They’re an embarrassment. They’re not playing for the badge anymore.”Even the whole Premier League is an embarrassment right now, none of them play for the badge anymore.Derek Chisora and Avram Glazer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Derek Chisora 🥊 (@derekwarchisora)”Back in the day, a derby was a derby.”You would know that if Man United were playing Man City it’s going to be a great derby, if Arsenal were playing Tottenham it’s going to be a great derby.”I just think we have too many foreigners in the league, so the derby’s are done now.” More

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      Erik ten Hag opens door for shock Jadon Sancho return after watching ‘fantastic’ Man Utd loanee star for Dortmund

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      ERIK TEN HAG has opened the door for the return of Jadon Sancho.The Manchester United boss exiled Sancho from the first team last September after the player posted a social media message effectively calling the manager a liar.Erik ten Hag has opened the door for Jadon Sancho to return to Manchester UnitedCredit: GettySancho helped his loan club Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League semi-final this weekCredit: GettyThat came after Ten Hag dropped him for what he called his poor attitude in training.The £73million winger was left to train alone and with the youth team because he refused to apologise.He was then loaned back to his former club Borussia Dortmund in January.But Ten Hag has kept a close eye on his performances.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe has now praised the 24-year-old after he helped the Bundesliga side past Atletico Madrid in the midweek and into the Champions League semi-finals.Ten Hag said: “Of course, I follow international football and follow the players on loan at other clubs.“It was a fantastic game, Dortmund against Atletico Madrid.“It was a great performance from Dortmund and for Jadon it’s good news.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“He made his contribution to the result for Dortmund.”It is the first sign in a thawing of relations between the two but it is still going to take an apology from Sancho for the matter to be fully resolved and him make a return to Old Trafford.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowTen Hag said: “We know Jadon Sancho is a fantastic football player, so that is not a surprise for us, that is not the issue.”It was September 3rd last year when Ten Hag surprisingly axed Sancho from his squad.After the match he revealed it was down to his poor training.But a furious Sancho responded on social media saying: “Please don’t believe everything you read. I will not allow people saying things that [are] completely untrue… I have conducted myself in training very well this week.”I believe there are other reasons for this matter which I won’t go into, I’ve been a scapegoat for a long time which isn’t fair! All I want to do is play football with a smile on my face, and contribute to the team.”While he took the post down, Ten Hag was furious and demanded an apology that Sancho refused to give.There was a similar problem last weekend when Alejandro Garnacho liked a posting on ‘X’ having a dig at Ten Hag for substituting him in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 19-year-old has since apologised to the manager for his actions.Ten Hag said: “Alejandro is a young player, has to learn a lot. He apologised for it and after that we move on.”Garnacho will start for United on Sunday as they take on Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final.Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho landed himself in hot water with his activity on XCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd star Brandon Williams to stand trial accused of driving dangerously before high-speed car crash

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      FOOTIE ace Brandon Williams will face a trial next year accused of driving dangerously before a high speed crash.The Manchester United defender, 23, who is currently on loan at Ipswich Town, appeared in court today to deny two charges.Footballer Brandon Williams arriving at Chester crown courtCredit: Andrew Price / View Finder PicturesThe full-back is on loan at Ipswich Town this seasonCredit: RexHe made 51 appearances for Manchester United before falling out of favourCredit: Kenny RamsayHe’s accused of dangerous driving in his Audi S Line on the A34 dual carriageway Wilmslow bypass in Cheshire in August last year, as well as driving without insurance.Williams, who earns £65,000-a-week, stood in the dock at Chester Crown Court dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and dark blue tie.He spoke only to confirm his name and to answer “not guilty” to both charges.The defender was told by Judge Simon Berkson that his trial, expected to last three days, will start on March 17 next year.He was granted unconditional bail.The court heard that Williams’s defence team would be instructing experts to give evidence on his behalf and there would be a recording of a 999 call, as well as items recovered from the scene.Williams, of Harpurhey, Gtr Manchester, joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first team.He has spent two stints on loan away from Old Trafford.Most read in FootballThe first was with Norwich City during the 2021/22 season where he made 26 appearances.In August last year, United boss Erik ten Hag sanctioned another loan move to Ipswich Town.He represented England at U20 and U21 level. More

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      Man Utd ‘in contact with Serie A boss and inventor of bizarre 2-7-2 formation to replace Erik ten Hag’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been in contact with Thiago Motta, according to reports.Pressure has been mounting on Erik ten Hag following a poor run of form with just one win in seven games.Erik ten Hag is facing mounting pressure amid a poor run of form at Man UtdCredit: GettyReports suggest Man Utd have been in contact with Thiago Motta to replace himCredit: ReutersSunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month how Man Utd players expect Ten Hag, 54, to be sacked in the summer.The Sir Jim Ratcliffe led Ineos takeover of the club’s sporting operation has led to reports the Red Devils are looking for a new manager in line with their philosophy.The likes of England boss Gareth Southagte, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, former Chelsea boss Graham Potter and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi have all been linked.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHowever, recent reports from Italy revealed Bologna boss Motta, 41, had emerged as a candidate to take the Old Trafford hot seat.And a new report from CaughtOffside suggests Man Utd bosses have been in contact with the former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona star.After a glittering player career, in 2018 Motta made waves in the football coaching scene when he announced his philosophy to be a 2-7-2.While on paper the formation sounds unorthodox, it is actually because Motta reads the his team sheet from left to right and includes his goalkeeper, rather down to up without.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAsked about his ideals, Motta said: “My idea it to play offensively. A short team that controls the game, high pressure and a lot of movement with and without the ball.”I want the player that has the ball to always have three or four solutions and two team-mates close by to help.Man Utd fans think wonderkid ‘on the verge of his debut’ after spotting ten Hag giving him ‘Mainoo treatment'”The difficulty in football is, often to do things simply but to control the base, pass and get free.”I don’t like the numbers of the field because they trick you. You can be super offensive with a 5-3-2 and defensive in a 4-3-3.”Depending on the quality of the guys. I had a game a while ago where the two full-backs ended up playing as the 9 and 10.”But that doesn’t mean I don’t like people like Samuel and Chiellini, born defenders…How Motta sees his ideal team on paper”The goalkeeper counts as one of the midfield seven. For me, the attacker is the first defender and the goalkeeper is the first attacker.”The goalkeeper starts the play, with his feet and the attackers are the first to put pressure to recover the ball.”Bologna have reaped the rewards of this style, sitting fourth in the Serie A and putting them in line for a shock spot in the Champions League.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Man Utd are not the only club after Motta, with Barcelona, Inter Milan and Juventus all being linked.His contract expires at the end of the season but the report adds Motta has not made a decision on his future yet.Man Utd are LUCKY to be seventh in the table… one particular stat is terrible, say Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      THE frightening thing about Manchester United’s season is that they should really be LOWER than seventh in the Premier League.
      Even during their current run of one win in seven league matches, United’s results have been better than their performances.
      Erik ten Hag’s team deserved to lose each of their last three drawn games against Brentford, Liverpool and Bournemouth.
      On goal difference, United are ninth in the league, while only seven teams have scored fewer than their 47 goals.
      And if we give any credence to ‘expected points’, then that stat would have them 15th in the table.
      If Ten Hag’s men lose Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final to Championship side Coventry, it should not come as a major surprise.
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      Former Man Utd and Coventry star, 54, now a daytime TV presenter who invented new musical instrument

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      FORMER Manchester United, England and Coventry striker Dion Dublin is the inventor of a new musical instrument.The now 54-year-old shot to stardom in the 1990s and 2000s due to his goalscoring exploits.Ex-Premier League striker Dion Dublin is now known for his TV workCredit: GettyHe won a league title with Manchester United during his playing careerCredit: GettyHe was prolific at CoventryCredit: GettyThe former striker was snapped up from Cambridge United by Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 1992 and he collected a Premier League title winners’ medal there.But it was after joining Coventry City that he really started to find his rhythm as he scored 61 times in the top-flight for them and won the first of his four England caps.Dublin went on to enjoy similar success at Aston Villa after his 1998 transfer and would later play for Millwall, Leicester City and Celtic.The star then had two years at Norwich City before hanging up his boots in 2008 aged 39.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSince then he has arguably become an even bigger face than during his playing days after embarking on a career in the media.He stayed involved in the beautiful game by working as a football pundit for various broadcasters including Sky Sports and the BBC.Dublin was also a contestant on BBC’s Celebrity Master Chef in 2021 but is now best-known for his role as presenter on hit show Homes Under the Hammer, where he has starred since 2015.However, Dublin also has another huge passion – music.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe ex-England striker has also invented his own musical instrumentCredit: GettyHe’s handy in the kitchen, having starred on Master ChefCredit: BBCHe’s perhaps now best known for being a presenter on Homes Under The HammerCredit: BBCAnd the much-loved ace even created his own percussion instrument, and after years of perfecting his design, he finally unveiled  The Dube for fellow musicians to buy.On its official website, its description says: “The Dube is a unique percussion instrument, created by Dion Dublin.Dion Dublin reveals a hidden surprise at a terraced house in Stoke on Trent on Homes Under the Hammer“A stylish cube percussion instrument which comes in four sizes and can be totally customised in colour schemes and tones.“It’s ideal for musicians, in schools, even DJ sets, the list is endless.“World renowned musicians and drummers including Courtney Pine & Thomas Lang to name but two have trialled and used the Dube and recommended it.”The price to buy it ranges from £117 to £320 depending on the size and each model also has a different unique sound.While telling Vice about how he came up with the idea, Dublin said: “It’s a little bit strange. I didn’t know this before but I’ve always been a percussionist, tapping what I can tap, making rhythms, making music.“One day I decided to go to a hardware store – I picked up six pieces of wood, a hammer and nails, and built a box.“It probably sounded useless at the time but it’s taken me to where I am today, and it’s been well received from drummers and percussionists like Josh Devine from One Direction and Robbie Williams’ drummer.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I think percussion’s just been lying dormant in me for some time, and my musical aspirations have been unlocked now I have the time.“I’m passionate about getting  The Dube out there. Once it’s just kicked that door down,  The Dube will take off, and I won’t stop, I’ll keep pursuing it. I know there’s a market for it.”DION DUBLINHere’s how his football career panned out…
      League apps:
      615
      League goals:
      183
      England caps:
      4
      Clubs:
      Cambridge United, Barnet, Wycombe, Man Utd, Coventry, Aston Villa, Millwall, Leicester, Celtic, Norwich
      Honours:
      Premier League title (1993), Charity Shield (1994), Third Division title (1991), Intertoto Cup (2001), Scottish Premiership title (2006), Scottish League Cup (2006) More

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      Retired Man Utd ace says he’d ‘love to see Marcus Rashford in a better team’ and tells club ‘you need to help him’

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      AN EX-MANCHESTER UNITED star has told the club to “help” Marcus Rashford – and says that he would “love to see him in a better team”.The England international forward, 26, enjoyed the best season of his career last term when scoring 32 goals.Bastian Schweinsteiger is a former team-mate of Marcus Rashford at Man UtdCredit: Mark Robinson – The SunHe says he’d like to see the forward ‘in a better team’Credit: ReutersThat earned him a bumper pay rise and a £325,000-a-week contract extension until 2028.However, since then he has struggled massively for form and has only found the net eight times this term.He was briefly axed from the squad in January after missing training following a night out in Belfast.And despite reconciling with Erik ten Hag, the winger continues to underwhelm on the pitch.READ MORE ON MAN UTDRashford faces a huge fight to secure a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024 while speculation continues to rumble on over his future.Ex-team mate Wayne Rooney believes he should leave Old Trafford for a “fresh start” in order to rejuvenate his career as he “doesn’t look happy”.But German World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger, who was at the Red Devils when the attacker burst on the scene in 2016, has called on someone at United to help Rashford instead of flogging him.Speaking to Gary Neville on The Overlap, brought to you by SkyBet, he explained: “He’s still the player who can decide the games, but he doesn’t show it too many times because maybe inside he’s a little bit frustrated.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“First, he has to understand he can also be the example – you can handle frustration differently – but someone needs to tell him and speak with him.“It has to come from him, that’s very important.Gary Neville ‘genuinely worried’ about Marcus Rashford as he and Roy Keane say ‘something’s not right’ with Man Utd star“Sometimes you have these coaches who tell you, stay left, stay right, but you need to understand, if you play for Pep Guardiola, you need to understand what he wants and then you have to do it.“You cannot just go to someone and say, ‘Hey, run faster’, you need to help him, and he needs to understand why.”Rashford has been linked with a Paris Saint-Germain move as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who is destined for a Real Madrid switch.But SunSport revealed that PSG made it clear they have NO interest in signing him.However, Schweinsteiger says he would be delighted to see Rashford with “better” players around him at another club.He added: “I would love to see him in a better team, where he gets the balls in the right moment.“I would love to see that because in the years past, you don’t really see that, so if he would play for a different team, maybe he would also increase his level a little bit more.” More

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      Man Utd ‘set to be forced into summer transfer Erik ten Hag didn’t want or plan for’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made signing a new left-back their top summer priority, according to reports.Erik ten Hag has been forced to field a makeshift defence for most of the season due to a string of devastating injuries.Man Utd are set to be forced into a transfer they did not plan on makingCredit: ReutersLuke Shaw’s unreliable fitness has proven detrimental to the Red Devils’ seasonCredit: RexAnother left-back, Tyrell Malacia, has been absent all seasonCredit: GettyThe team’s injury issues at left-back have been especially profound.Luke Shaw has been unavailable for a significant portion of the campaign.Meanwhile, Tyrell Malacia is not set to feature until for the club again until next season, having missed the entirety of the season through mysterious circumstances.The Dutch ace, 24, last featured for the first team nearly a year ago before undergoing surgery for a knee meniscus injury and then saw his return pushed back by a second, corrective surgery.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIn the first half of the season, Sergio Reguilon was on loan from Tottenham and, under assurances from the medical department that Malacia would be back in the winter, the loan was cancelled.However, this has not materialised, and with the unreliable fitness of 28-year-old Shaw, it has left Man Utd without key players.Along with the injury of Lisandro Martinez, Man Utd are without a left-footed player, which would significantly help the team in build up.And according to the Manchester Evening News, the crippling issue has seen club bosses, who are now working under Ineos following their acquisition of a minority share in the club, target a left-back.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOther areas, such as a new centre-back, defensive midfielder and striker, have been major concerns since last season.If Shaw and Malacia were fit enough to ensure the position was adequately covered then Man Utd would be able to focus their attention on other areas. Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowBut in reality, the club now have at least four positions to worry about, before sales are even considered.Man Utd have been in poor form recently, with just one win from their last seven Premier League games.It has seen boss Ten Hag come under mounting pressure.However, recent reports suggest the Dutchman may have a stay of execution due to a lack of alternative options.Though SunSport exclusively revealed that Man Utd players expect Ten Hag to be sacked in the summer.Man Utd are LUCKY to be seventh in the table… one particular stat is terrible, say Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      THE frightening thing about Manchester United’s season is that they should really be LOWER than seventh in the Premier League.
      Even during their current run of one win in seven league matches, United’s results have been better than their performances.
      Erik ten Hag’s team deserved to lose each of their last three drawn games against Brentford, Liverpool and Bournemouth.
      On goal difference, United are ninth in the league, while only seven teams have scored fewer than their 47 goals.
      And if we give any credence to ‘expected points’, then that stat would have them 15th in the table.
      If Ten Hag’s men lose Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final to Championship side Coventry, it should not come as a major surprise.
      Click here to read Dave Kidd’s column in full.
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      I was destroyed for signing ‘failure’ Rasmus Hojlund until Man Utd splashed out £72million for him

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      FORMER Atalanta head of football Lee Congerton was ridiculed for signing Rasmus Hojlund… until the Dane went on to move to Manchester United for a huge profit.Hojlund, 21, had signed for Austrian side Sturm Graz in January 2022 after failing to hit the heights at FC Copenhagen.Rasmus Hojlund signed for Man Utd from Atalanta last AugustCredit: Getty Images – GettyLee Congerton brought Hojlund to AtalantaCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowThe striker showed promise in ItalyCredit: GettyJust six months later Congerton had seen enough from the Dane to splash out £17million to sign him – to the disapproval of many observers around the club.”The reality is they destroyed me in Italy during that time,” Welshman Congerton, 50, told the Telegraph.”This foreign guy in Italian football has bought a player from Austria, born 2003, who had been a failure in Copenhagen.”After just one goal in his first 11 Serie A appearances, Hojlund eventually caught fire – netting in his next three.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHaving scored 10 goals for Atalanta in all competitions, he had shown enough promise for Man Utd to fork out £72m to sign him last August.Congerton continued: “If you take away the World Cup, 10 months later, we sold him for €85 million (£72m). That is Atalanta. It’s simple.”They know what they are. They rely on the academy and the scouting.”Having played at semi-pro level in Wales, Congerton has gone on to forge a successful career in executive roles.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHaving worked with Frank Arnesen at Chelsea and Hamburg, Congerton went on to hold important positions at Sunderland, Celtic and Leicester.He then spent two seasons at Atalanta, before leaving last month for a gig with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.I’m a private chef to football stars, Man Utd’s Rasmus Hojlund is obsessed with baked treat – I make him two a weekCongerton proudly watched from afar as Atalanta, featuring many of his signings, stunned Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield last week.Following the conclusion of his Saudi adventure, whenever that may be, he would love another crack at working in England.He added: “Frank always said he could see me going to different places. I have adventure in me and have been fortunate that my wife has been like that too in terms of trying something new.”I could have stayed at each club longer but it was my choice. You get to three years and I think I need that stimulation. I like to grow things but am always excited by a new challenge.”Like his start at Atalanta, Hojlund took a while to get going at United, failing to score in his first 14 Premier League matches.He then hit an amazing hot streak, netting seven in his next six Prem outings.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis old side Atalanta, meanwhile, replaced him with West Ham forward Gianluca Scamacca.The 25-year-old has excelled since returning to Italy, bagging 14 goals thus far – including two at Anfield last week. More