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Man United since '03 | On Twitter to backspace a little less on things I want to say

[Premier League @premierleague]

A season for the history books 📖

@manutd's Bruno Fernandes is @EASPORTSFC Player of the Season ❤️

[A D 🛑🔰 @UtdDefence]

- Mourinho & Ole are the 2 managers that should never have been sacked.

- Usually first seasons can sometimes have a lifting effect or a downturn effect due to a new Manager variable and changes being implemented.

- Which is why when things settle, the 2nd season shows the reality of where a Manager's project is heading.

- In that sense Mourinho and Ole were the only ones who showed proof of concept in that important 2nd season in terms of balancing winning with some semblance of goalscoring football.

- Mourinho had the trophies but couldn't get the football part locked down. But that was just his style of play.

- Ole had the football part locked down right from his first season, but was unlucky with the trophies.
Trophies that were lost on mere fine margins, not on lack of ability. Because if it comes down to one PK, it's not about ability anymore, it's about luck and the rub of the green.

- With Mourinho however once he didn't get his signings,he was trying to get himself sacked. At one point it was almost impossible to hold on to him with the things he was saying and doing.

- With Ole however it was just the biggest blunder, as it was only a case of riding out the storm of bad form when adjusting to significantly changed dynamics of his team, which he deserved owing to the proof of concept from two straight seasons and finishes - not least of all the most free scoring seasons post Fergie.

[george @StokeyyG2]

This is by far the greatest Premier League edit I have ever seen.

🎥: JunjaCreates

[Np @Mr_nikql]

Buy their stars offering them 10 year contracts

[Dubois @CFC_Dubois]

What tactics do Chelsea use to stop PSG?

[HLTCO @HLTCO]

What’s the best individual strike you’ve ever seen one of your team score?

Not your favourite goal but the one which stands out as the best example of pure technique/quality? Videos would be great.

For me, it’s Andros Townsend away at Manchester City.

[Np @Mr_nikql]

@Red_Devil167

[Zak @Zmufc7]

First time Dalot has looked before crossing all season

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

Manchester United is saddened to bring you the following statement from the family of Denis Law.

[Np @Mr_nikql]

The fact that the whole narrative including the commentators brushed it off like nothing is baffling

[Adam @AdamJoseph]

Check the incident, not the club badge @FA_PGMOL.

[B @utdbrxy]

City downfall after years of praying but Liverpool stronger than ever

[Np @Mr_nikql]

Truly thankful to be in an era where these two played and see this class unfold

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[Np @Mr_nikql]

@chutzpah4ever @Red_Devil167 @AbeyRoy We are playing ourselves and it looks easy 👀🤪

[Nicole Deans @MissNicoleDeans]

Hello again Premier League. Please be kind to us x

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

The beach volleyball players were having a fight...the DJ decided to turn off the party music and play "Imagine" by John Lennon and peace returned.

[Np @Mr_nikql]

@Red_Devil167 @raphaelvarane @FA @UEFA @FIFAcom It's more of a quality CB cover than first team full time. Helps with development of Yoro. And he's a ball playing CB which is an added benefit. Comm shield was a good start. Mazaraoii being able to play LB as well makes things a lot easier with Martinez also capable lf Lb/Cdm

[🎸 Rock History 🎸 @historyrock_]

A rock band is performing and the singer sees a kid with a banner asking to play guitar with them. The singer asks him:

- Do you really know how to play guitar?
- Yeah!
- What's your favorite band?
- Guns N' Roses

What happens next is incredible.

[Np @Mr_nikql]

@EBL2017 At United, given how disjointed we are playing when pressing especially the massive gap the defensive line takes behind mid, how much of it can you factor on the players available and also the current morale? And how much is ETH at fault? Would you suggest getting a RB as well?

[Annemarie Dray @AnnemarieDray]

Every time I think about Manchester United’s managerial situation (and please understand this is only my personal viewpoint) and the best manager available for the job I cannot escape the thinking that the best manager is already in the job. Give ten Hag another season.

[Np @Mr_nikql]

Terrible performance but I do understand why the manager says this. There's no point in beating your own players down more in public after such a defeat. The press would eat it up and make it even more worse for city game. Rather make controversial comment and you take hit.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🔴 Ten Hag: “The team showed big character to fight back, we deserved the equaliser and went for the win - we showed big personality and character”.

“You have to see the bigger picture. The bigger picture looks very good”.

[Np @Mr_nikql]

@Red_Devil167 @awbissaka @DalotDiogo @INEOS With Maino maturing and 1 versatile CDM and full back improvements will help a lot. Full backs inverting means need CBs who are press resistant. More players pushing high with FB inverting is the winning way these days. But they need to be that good. FB quality is so important