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Picture: “Highly-rated” 17yo academy gem called up for his first taste of senior team training

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Picture: “Highly-rated” 17yo academy gem called up for his first taste of senior team training

Manchester United need to get their dismal Europa League back on track when they face PAOK at Old Trafford on Thursday after three draws in as many games before.

The Red Devils are languishing in 21st position and need a win desperately and interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy spoke of his single-minded focus on getting the team all three points during the pre-match press conference.

There is good news on the injury front with Tyrell Malacia close to a first-team return while Leny Yoro has also returned to first-team training.

Armer x Yoro 👀 pic.twitter.com/BpkBqMp0SN

— SCOOP. (@AcademyScoop) November 6, 2024

However, with plenty of senior defenders out injured, and academy regulars like Harry Amass, Jayce Fitzgerald, Jack Fletcher and Ethan Wheatley busy with UEFA Youth League preparations, the interim boss called up a fresh face to first team training.

Academy update

The Manchester Evening News revealed that 17-year-old Daniel Armer was called up alongside Jack Kingdon for Wednesday’s training session.

“With injuries easing, there weren’t as many youngsters involved in training on Wednesday and some of the regular faces from recent weeks were absent.

“Defenders Daniel Armer and Jack Kingdon were the only youngsters in this session.”

17 year-old centre-back Dan Armer took part in Manchester United’s first-team training session ahead of their Europa League clash with PAOK.

The youngster is highly rated within the club. pic.twitter.com/72ENunQ7rh

— SCOOP. (@AcademyScoop) November 6, 2024

Academy Scoop, a popular X account with inside knowledge of the academy, has revealed that academy coaches rate him highly after a brilliant breakthrough season for the U18s last time out as they bagged a treble.

Armer’s first senior training session

“17 year-old centre-back Dan Armer took part in Manchester United’s first-team training session ahead of their Europa League clash with PAOK.

“The youngster is highly rated within the club,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

He is now a regular for the U18s, having made eight appearances, and his first taste of senior team training will do him a world of good.

While a matchday squad call-up might still be someway off, United have a great record with integrating youth products into the first team and this is just the start for Armer.

Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25

United’s January transfer window plans already in place, Amorim will have to get creative – report

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United’s January transfer window plans already in place, Amorim will have to get creative – report

Manchester United will reportedly be limited to doing loan deals during the January transfer window.

The winter transfer window will be Ruben Amorim’s first as United manager, following his appointment last week as Erik ten Hag’s replacement last week.

United forked out in excess of £200m during the summer on the recruitment of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte.

Combine this with the compensation package the club are due to part with as a result of sacking Ten Hag, and it’s easy to see why the Reds are not in very strong financial shape.

Football Insider report, “Man United will be forced to focus on loan deals if they are to strengthen in January.”

“The Red Devils will struggle to make any permanent signings in the winter transfer window for new boss Ruben Amorim.”

“United’s budget has been stretched after Erik ten Hag was sacked last week and replaced with the costly appointment of Amorim.”

“Sources say it will therefore be difficult under Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for Amorim to spend any money in the January transfer window.”

The Red Devils have yet to utilize their two allotted Premier League loan spaces, which certainly bodes well for them as January approaches.

Under Ten Hag, United regularly delved into the loan market.

Under the Dutchman, United sealed loan deals for a number of players including Jack Butland, Martin Dubravka, Sergio Reguilon, Wout Weghorst, Sofyan Amrabat and Marcel Sabitzer.

None of them remained at Old Trafford permanently, but each played a role during their short stints. It’s not an ideal scenario for Amorim, but given the club’s financial struggles, United will have to make do with what is possible.

Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the game extensively for many years. He is a keen analyst with expertise in SEO and journalism standards. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!

MUST demands action as United admit they are “unlikely to proceed” with promise to fans – report

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MUST demands action as United admit they are “unlikely to proceed” with promise to fans – report

The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust has written to Manchester United’s owners, demanding the revival of a fan share scheme that was pledged by Joel Glazer in 2021.

In the aftermath of the European Super League fiasco that saw the relationship between the Glazers and United fans sink to a new low, Joel announced plans to create an equity scheme for the club’s supporters.

It was stated that the scheme would comprise new shares being issued that would be part of a “B” category, meaning they would match those owned by the Glazers and have 10 times the voting weight of the “A” category, which are owned by most investors.

Sky News now reports that three-and-a-half years after this arrangement was proposed, it remains on ice and the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust (MUST) wrote to Joel Glazer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and new chief executive Omar Berrada in September to demand its revival.

It’s understood that in their letter, MUST urged the United chiefs to use ongoing stadium redevelopment plans as a catalyst for the fan ownership scheme.

Sky explain that MUST have indicated that they are in conversations with a crowdfunding platform to facilitate the implementation of such a project, “at significantly greater scale than previously imagined, accelerate its execution, and in all likelihood reduce costs borne by the Club.”

Old Trafford insiders have admitted that the supporter scheme is “unlikely to proceed” amidst uncertainty over future stadium plans and the huge financial requirements associated with them.

United note that while the fan ownership scheme has stalled, it is not dead.

In their letter, MUST divulged they had reached an in-principle understanding with United to set up an “F class” of fan shares.

Money generated from the purchase of the F-shares “would be ring-fenced for investment in infrastructure or fan-related initiatives, and in consultation with the Fan Advisory Board.”

The letter further stated, “The Club would provide one free share to all Season Ticket and Facility holders and Official Club Members (as of a given date) to generate buy-in and momentum from this key group of supporters.”

“As the Club assesses its options to fund the stadium, we believe equity-in the form of the FSP, and potentially a wider share offer to investors-is by far the best option for our football club and supporters. As custodians of this great club, we hope you will agree.”

A MUST spokesperson told Sky about the leaked letter, “Creating a means for fans to acquire, over time, a meaningful stake in the ownership of Manchester United was one of the key commitments made by the club following the disgraceful plans to join a European Super League.”

“Indeed, Joel Glazer committed to build the largest fans share scheme in world sport.”

The spokesperson called for the United owners to re-affirm their long-term commitment to the project even as the wait for its realisation continues.

United return to action on Thursday when they take on PAOK in the Europa League.

Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the game extensively for many years. He is a keen analyst with expertise in SEO and journalism standards. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!

Video: Sekou Kone features as United U19s go marauding into next round with 11-2 aggregate win

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Video: Sekou Kone features as United U19s go marauding into next round with 11-2 aggregate win

Manchester United u19s hosted Lithuanian club FK Zalgiris on Wednesday night in the second leg of their UEFA Youth League tie.

Having come out 5-2 victors in the away leg in the Lithuanian capital, Adam Lawrence’s side held a sizeable advantage going into the fixture.

But the young reds looked to waste no time in adding to their lead with Ethan Williams making it 1-0 on the night in just the 8th minute. Ashton Missin picked up the ball in the United half and drove at the Zalgiris backline before putting through Williams in the box to finish from close range.

1-0 Ethan Williams! Pretty easy to cut through Zalgiris there in truth (6-3agg) #mufc pic.twitter.com/QEQ6fH2S17

— Nathan Salt (@NathSalt1) November 6, 2024

It was one way traffic from the off and looked likely that United would extend their lead further with a number of chances flying towards the Zalgiris goal.

Captain Tyler Fredricson rose above the rest in the 17th minute to head home Williams’ corner to make it 2-0.

Tyler Fredricson heads in United’s second of the night.

7-2 on aggregate now and a step closer to the next round where we will meet AZ Alkmaar#MUFC #MUAcademy #UYL

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— RedYouthUnited (@RedYouthUnited) November 6, 2024

Just before the break, two United players who have been involved in the first team of late combined to make it 3-0. Harry Amass got down the left wing to cross for Ethan Wheatley to turn home at the near post. Wheatley had the crowd roaring for not just his finish but his celebration which cheekily emulated that of Viktor Gyökeres who scored a hat-trick against Manchester City the night before for Ruben Amorim’s Sporting.

At the break, Jayce Fitzgerald exited for Sekou Kone indicating that Fitzgerald may be involved in the first team again on Thursday night.

In the 57th minute, Missin added his name to the scoresheet with a close range finish after Zalgiris failed to clear the cross.

With the away side chasing a consolation goal it opened space at the back for United to exploit which Jacob Devaney came close to doing with an outrageous attempt from long range to catch the keeper off his line.

Substitute Gabriele Biancheri extended his tally for the season with his 17th of the campaign after displaying some tricky footwork in the area create the space to finish into the far corner.

James Scanlon rounded out the scoring in the 89th minute after being slipped through on goal by Bendito Mantato.

The win puts United through to the third round of the UEFA Youth League Domestic Champions Path where they will be the 2022/23 champions AZ Alkmaar, with the first leg coming on 27th November in the Netherlands.

United: Murdock, Kamason, Jackson (Munro 68), Fredricson, Amass (Mantato 61), Devaney, Fitzgerald (Kone 45), Missin, J. Fletcher, Williams (Scanlon 68) Wheatley (Biancheri 61)

Unused subs: Musa, Baumann, Kukonki, Byrne-Hughes

A football obsessed Canadian who moved to England to enjoy the beautiful game. Colm has been keen follower of Manchester United’s famed academy since seeing a fresh faced Adnan Januzaj for the club’s u18s and has been writing about football with a focus on youth development for over 10 years.

Old Trafford survey results

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Old Trafford survey results

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Van Nistelrooy has the perfect advice for Hojlund on how to become a ruthless finisher like him

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Van Nistelrooy has the perfect advice for Hojlund on how to become a ruthless finisher like him

Manchester United’s game against Chelsea was yet another reminder of the team’s inability to convert their chances and in the end, they had to be satisfied with only a point.

Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and eventual goalscorer Bruno Fernandes were all guilty of wasting glorious chances while apart from winning the penalty, Rasmus Hojlund struggled for most of the game.

The Dane has often struggled to play with his back to goal while summer signing Joshua Zirkzee has largely been ineffective inside the box with only one goal to show for his efforts so far.

A ruthless striker in his days, interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was posed the question as to whether he was concerned with the team’s lack of goals during the pre-match press conference ahead of the Europa League game against PAOK.

Profligacy in front of goal

The Dutchman pointed out that he was pleased that numerous chances were being created in every game and that eventually, things would fall into place.

“I don’t agree we didn’t create enough chances. I think, if you look at the stats, we are one of the teams creating the most chances and it’s the conversion [that is letting us down]. It’s why I said I’m not worried.

“We’re creating the chances and, with the talent we have, they are still young. Not only the two you mentioned [Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee] but [there are] others as well with lots of potential.

“If the results will keep coming, confidence will rise. That’s the key thing to scoring goals: confidence. I think the guys will do that and, hopefully, carry on in tomorrow’s game.”

Interestingly, with Ruben Amorim’s imminent arrival, lots of speculation has been building up over a potential move for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.

The Swede netted a hat-trick against Manchester City on Tuesday and has been on fire since his move from Coventry City to Portugal.

Plenty have tipped Amorim to repeat the trick with United’s No 9 and Van Nistelrooy for one believes the 21-year-old has every attribute needed to succeed as he showed in an otherwise poor display against the Blues.

He admitted that the former Atalanta starlet trains very hard and his hard work will pay off in the end. The only advice the former United striker had for him was that he needs to remain calm under pressure.

Ruud’s advice for Rasmus

“My advice? Stay calm and believe in himself, believes in his qualities. Like I do and his team-mates do. He knows he’s young and he’s promising and the daily work he puts in will pay off in the end

“When it’s needed, to hold up play and get players into the third-man position and play on from there, he does a brilliant job [with that] as well.

“And, of course, he is a guy who can change a game in a second, like with the penalty moment [against Chelsea]. We just need one or two in the box, and it can be him.”

Hojlund is still young and has a lot to learn. He has shown signs of improvement since his move to Manchester and maybe Amorim can be the one to take his game to the next level. At least, that is what fans and the striker himself is hoping for.

Feature image Justin Setterfield via Getty Images

Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25

United asked to do the impossible as ridiculous fixture change is confirmed

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United asked to do the impossible as ridiculous fixture change is confirmed

Manchester United are facing the possibility of playing two crucial games in less than 48 hours, following the confirmation of their Carabao Cup quarter-final meeting with Tottenham Hotspur.

United proceeded to the quarter-final stage of the competition after easing past Leicester City in a 5-2 victory last week. The match was Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first as interim manager.

United have now confirmed that they will take on Ange Postecoglou’s men at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday 19 December.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST and unsurprisingly, the fixture has been selected to be shown live on Sky Sports.

It was expected that quarter-final ties will be played in the week commencing Monday, December 16.

Presumably, this would have seen the Red Devils’ clash with the North London outfit take place on either Tuesday, December 17 or Wednesday, December 18, in line with Carabao Cup traditions.

Currently, United are set to face Spurs on December 19, followed by a home match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday, December 21, with the latter kicking off at 15:00 BST.

If this stands, the 20-time English champions will be forced to prepare for two matches in less than 48 hours.

Last month, the Premier League revealed its TV picks for the Christmas and New Year period, and United’s match against Bournemouth was not selected for live broadcast in the UK, so it remains scheduled for its original 15:00 BST time slot on December 21.

Even worse for United is that they are scheduled to take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on December 15. Ruben Amorim and his players may therefore find themselves in a situation in which they play three times in less than a week.

There is certainly a serious risk of the United stars pushing themselves to the limit.

It’s unclear whether the club will seek a postponement of the Bournemouth clash to guarantee the team a little bit more recovery time.

Featured image Nathan Stirk via Getty Images

Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the game extensively for many years. He is a keen analyst with expertise in SEO and journalism standards. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!

Man Utd: Ferdinand claims Amorim ‘will scare’ Guardiola by ‘bringing’ four ‘elements’ Red Devils are ‘lacking’

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Man Utd: Ferdinand claims Amorim ‘will scare’ Guardiola by ‘bringing’ four ‘elements’ Red Devils are ‘lacking’

Rio Ferdinand is “excited” about Ruben Amorim’s move to Manchester United and he suspects Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be “scared”.

Last week, Amorim was named Man Utd’s new head coach as co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his recruitment made the 39-year-old their top target after they sacked Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman was fortunate to keep his job at the end of last season as Man Utd finished eighth in the Premier League. He stayed on after helping his side win the FA Cup.

The Red Devils were linked with several potential replacements in the summer, but Ten Hag penned a contract extension until 2026.

Despite this, Ten Hag needed a strong start to this season and was dismissed after Man Utd’s disappointing 2-1 loss at West Ham. He left after his side won just three of their opening nine Premier League games and drew their first three Europa League group games.

Before Man Utd sacked Ten Hag, several managers were mentioned as possible replacements, but it quickly became clear that Amorim was their preferred replacement.

Amorim was linked with Liverpool and West Ham in the summer as he’s done a brilliant job with Sporting Lisbon. He has helped them win the Primeira Liga twice since 2020 and they have won their first ten league matches this season.

READ: Ruben Amorim Judgement Day upstaged by Man City being utter toss

The talented coach will officially join Man Utd on November 11 and his penultimate match as Sporting Lisbon boss was against Man City in the Champions League group stages on Tuesday night.

Viktor Gyokeres – who has moved way clear as the top scorer in 2024 – scored a hat-trick as Sporting Lisbon battled back from behind to beat Man City 4-1.

Speaking post-match, Ferdinand highlighted four “important elements” that Amorim could “bring” with him to Man Utd as Guardiola “will be scared”.

“I was excited by the change in dynamics of his team in the second half, how aggressive and dynamic there were, they showed fight and resilience,” Ferdinand said on TNT Sports.

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“They are important elements you want him to bring, we are lacking that at Man Utd so I am really excited.

“I’d like to be in the WhatsApp group of the current [Man Utd] team, if they didn’t watch that they are lunatics. The conversations between those guys now, wow.

“I am sitting there as a player asking why he isn’t coming in tomorrow. I want him now. I don’t want to get carried away but I want some good times back. It’s been far too negative and depressing in recent years.

“You want a bit of sunshine and hopefully that man can bring that. But it’s going to take some time it is not an overnight job, but Pep will be scared.”

Despite this, Amorim admits Guardiola is “so much better” than him at the moment.

“He’s so much better than me at the moment,” Amorim said regarding Guardiola. “But I believe a lot in my new club. We will start from a low level, and we will improve the team, the club.”

He added: “When I’m at the next club, the approach will have to be different. Not much is taken from here because we will have to play differently in the future.

“Both are historic clubs. It will certainly be a different game.”

Report: United 6 Zalgiris 0

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Report: United 6 Zalgiris 0

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Wednesday 06 November 2024 20:45

A dominant 11-2 aggregate victory over Lithuanian youth champions FK Zalgiris qualifies Manchester United’s Under-19s for the UEFA Youth League third round, where they’ll take on AZ Alkmaar.

Adam Lawrence’s young Reds were crowned English champions back in May, earning them a place in Europe’s elite club competition at this level, as well as the glistening league trophy.

A 5-2 triumph in Vilnius a fortnight ago at Zalgiris’ LFF Stadium gave United confidence and a three-goal advantage coming into Wednesday evening’s second leg at Leigh Sports Village, where Lawrence’s outfit wasted little time in extending their advantage.

Ethan Williams’ cool finish inside the area provided United an eighth-minute lead.

Ethan Williams, a double goalscorer out in Lithuania, coolly slotted home past Joris Aliukonis seven minutes in, assisted excellently by Ashton Missin, equally lively in Greater Manchester as he was in the first leg.

That another would follow seemed immediately likely, with midfielder Jacob Devaney shooting wide twice, the first after a smartly pulled-back corner from Williams, and then when pouncing on a loose ball at the area’s edge.

It was a corner from the opening goalscorer Williams that saw United’s lead double. Captain Tyler Fredricson headed well into the bottom right corner after the pace of the cross beat the goalkeeper.

United maintained tempo well even after opening up a five-goal aggregate advantage, and that had been boosted to six by the break. Ethan Wheatley finished inventively at the near post after Harry Amass had stretched to cross from the area’s left side.

Wheatley could have had another before half-time. The English striker drove forward from the halfway line on the counter-attack and moved into space created by Fitzgerald’s smart movement. His eventual shot was tipped around the right post for a corner.

Wheatley, who became United’s 250th Academy with his senior debut in April, netted the Under-19s’ third of the night.

Summer arrival Sekou Kone made his second competitive United appearance as a half-time substitute for Fitzgerald.

The Reds failed to convert a couple of half-chances before Missin earned just reward for his positive performance across both legs, tapping in from close range after a left-wing cross had gone loose in the box.

Zalgiris showed some threat around the hour mark, allowing United to counter. On one occasion, Devaney shot early with the goalkeeper out of his area, nearly finding the net from 35 yards with a creative lob.

Substitute James Scanlon shot narrowly wide of the right post before fellow second-half arrival Gabriele Biancheri found United’s fifth of the night and his 13th of the season. The Welsh forward showed good footwork to generate space in the box, getting away from his marker sufficiently to shoot and find the far right corner.

Scanlon then added United’s sixth late on, having been denied by Aliukonis only a minute before.

UNITED: Murdock; Kamason, Jackson (Munro 68), Fredricson (c), Amass (Mantato 61); Devaney, Fitzgerald (Kone 45); Missin, J. Fletcher, Williams (Scanlon 68); Wheatley (Biancheri 61).

Unused subs: Musa, Baumann, Kukonki, Byrne-Hughes.

Goals: Williams 8, Fredricson 17, Wheatley 37, Missin 57, Biancheri 78, Scanlon 89.

While this game couldn’t be shown live on MUTV due to UEFA broadcasting restrictions – the match clashed with fixtures in the Champions League – highlights will be available on ManUtd.com and the United App as soon as possible. Saturday’s 11:00 GMT U18 Premier League meeting with Everton will be shown live on MUTV. Subscribe here to watch.

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