Abid SK

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

England would not be here in Dallas today in this better shape and with this quality of player and mood without the vital work Gareth Southgate did in tackling a distressed team and dysfunctional system. He made the talent pool deeper. He made players and fans care about England again.

As FA’s head of elite development in 2011 and 2012, Southgate persuaded counties to have kids playing smaller-sided games, enhancing technique. He worked with academies on developing more technical players. He worked with the Under-21s (37 games), building a supply-line of talent.

On becoming England head coach, he worked on rebuilding the relationship between players and fans broken amidst the pain and anger of Nice at Euro 2016.
Southgate worked on England’s culture and restored some identity. He ended club cliques, improved relations with England club managers and their medical staff. He went into club boardrooms and rebuilt trust and support between owners, directors and England.

Southgate smoothed the pathway from Under-21s to seniors and made reporting for international duty something to look forward to again. A joy, not a chore. He brought focus and some fun, real togetherness with inflatable unicorns. He worked on penalties. Marginal gains and more.

He took England from 13th in the world to third. He took England to a World Cup semi-final and quarter-final and to back-to-back Euro finals (102 games, 61 wins, 24 draws, 17 defeats). He just couldn’t get England over the line whether through quality of opposition player and manager or tactical. Like many, I was critical of him at times, in crunch moments of games. But his impact is undeniable and should be respected and celebrated.

England continue to struggle against top-20 sides. France and Argentina yesterday showed the scale of the challenge for Thomas Tuichel and his team here at the World Cup. But England start their latest World Cup finals journey with more belief and quality because of Southgate’s work from 2011 to 2024.

Southgate will doubtless be watching his dear England from afar, wishing them well. He will doubtless take pride in players he knows well. And, although he is too self-effacing and team-minded to talk about it, let alone shout about it, Southgate should certainly take quiet pride in his own immense contribution to England becoming a respected force again. #ENG #FIFAWorldCup

[MUFCJKO @MUFCJKO]

You don’t rebuild your midfield by dropping £130M on a single player.

[Abid SK @abid_sk25]

My Captain

[Bruno Fernandes @B_Fernandes8]

This is not mine. This is yours. This is ours.

From all the players, staff and everyone involved in the club, to you guys who supported us every single day of the season.

Grateful for your love and support ❤️

[Bruno Fernandes @B_Fernandes8]

This is not mine. This is yours. This is ours.

From all the players, staff and everyone involved in the club, to you guys who supported us every single day of the season.

Grateful for your love and support ❤️

[FOX Soccer @FOXSoccer]

THE MOMENT HE'S BEEN WAITING FOR 🏆

Ronaldo wins his first Saudi Pro League Title

[UtdDistrict @UtdDistrict]

You know you want to @elljanderson 🔴

[Bruno Fernandes @B_Fernandes8]

Gr𝟴teful, Hon𝟮𝟬red, Proud. 𝗪𝗘 did it! ❤️

[Ronny @ronaldobrownn_]

Instead of bracing himself for the fall Nuno Mendes almost injured himself further trying to sell the contact

[UtdXclusive @UtdXclusive]

🚨 OFFICIAL:

Kobbie Mainoo has won the Premier League Player of the Match-week award!

[United Zone @ManUnitedZone]

Bruno Fernandes has created 114 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 this season, 53 more than any other player 🪄

[@BBCSport]

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 Manchester City are prepared to make a very important financial proposal to Elliot Anderson, leading the race as revealed since March.

Manchester United still attentive and keen if Man City deal won’t happen.

Nothing advanced with Forest yet.

🎥 https://t.co/ROyOiETBSV

[FK - UnitedAgenda - Attacking Footy @Utd__Agenda]

We were in the trenches with Amorim but now that Carrick has more or less secured CL football, I'm supposed to be concerned with the footy we play.

Kindly, fuck off. We wouldn't be anywhere near CL footy if it wasn't or Carrick.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

James Milner 40 going on 20.

Still hungry after all these years.

Great role model.

#BHALIV

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Peace talks don't fail because the issues are too big. They fail because the egos are too big.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

16 points from a possible 18, a system that suits the players, a style that reflects and respects club traditions, players enjoying their football, pride back in the shirt and in the work, a caretaker who really cares. It’s Carrick you know. Good man-management that keeps even high-profile subs happy and ready, team heading back to the Champions League, connection with academy, reconnection with fans, all in it together, Manchester United again. It’s Carrick, you know it makes sense. #MUFC

[Abid SK @abid_sk25]

I’ve Voted for the Best! https://t.co/1v52IHbdM3

[MUFC Scoop @MUFCScoop]

Matheus Cunha during his goal celebration against Arsenal:

“[Manchester United] is the f***in biggest” 🔴

#MUFC

https://t.co/T1RvFmlSoy

[Abid SK @abid_sk25]

He should be fired immediately

[Jan Aage Fjørtoft 🇳🇴 @JanAageFjortoft]

Senegal won the final

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw lost the final

[Abid SK @abid_sk25]

So predictable

[TheElitePundit @TheElitePundit]

The Utd 25/26 script.

After a disaster window.
Utd will start the season poorly
Amorim will of course get sacked.

With the pressure high. Some idiot at INEOS will remember how nostalgic fans were when Rudd was hired. With no budget for a big manager?

Welcome Michael Carrick

[UnitedMuppetiers @Muppetiers]

Think that’s quite a decent half from us considering what we have available.