My hope is that govt is thorough & spot on, on the ongoing dismissals otherwise Soon some interdicted officers could be asking for damages for wrongful dismissal and taxpayers money (the same money we are trying to save)will still pay them on top of their salary arrears. #ExposeTheCorrupt
🚨 #MUFC could now prioritise strengthening at left-back instead of adding another midfielder.
Lewis Hall is highly admired by the club, but a deal is viewed as extremely difficult, with Newcastle privately insisting the 21-year-old is not for sale.
[@TheAthleticFC, @lauriewhitwell]
Every delayed road project costs people time, business, and opportunities. That is why, the inspection of the Kira–Kasangati–Matugga Road focused on results, not routine checks.
I directed the contractor to immediately speed up the works after @GovUganda has resolved key land issues. We will also complete payment for the remaining project affected persons, removing the last barriers to progress.
The contractor must deliver the Kyaliwajjala–Kira-Kasangati section to the Junction by December 2026 and continue regular dust control and maintenance on all sections under construction.
Additionally, the stretch to Matuga must be completed by July next year.
@HonByamukama has directed the contractor to immediately accelerate works on the Kira-Matugga Road, describing it as a critical project for decongesting Kampala and improving connectivity between northern and eastern Uganda. He noted that Government has addressed major land acquisition challenges, committed to clearing outstanding compensation, and warned that there will be no further extension of the contract beyond the current completion timeline.
The Minister has directed the contractor to immediately accelerate works on the Kira-Matugga Road, describing it as a critical project for decongesting Kampala and improving connectivity between northern and eastern Uganda. He noted that Government has addressed major land acquisition challenges, committed to clearing outstanding compensation, and warned that there will be no further extension of the contract beyond the current completion timeline.
Key Highlights
* Immediate acceleration of works ordered on the Kira–Matugga Road.
* Government has resolved major land acquisition bottlenecks and will begin paying the remaining Project Affected Persons (PAPs).
* The contractor was directed to complete the Kyaliwajjala–Kira section by December 2026.
* Regular dust suppression and routine maintenance of unfinished sections were ordered to improve road usability.
* The Minister warned that no further extension of the contract will be granted.
🚨 Andrey Santos on Michael Carrick giving him the confidence to play forward:
“Somebody asked the other day, ‘Why didn’t we see these passes before you joined??’ I just smiled. I said, ‘Because believingg you can play a pass and believing your manager wants you to play it are 2 different things.’
One day after training Michael called me over.
I thought he was going to tell me to keep things simple. Instead he said, ‘Every time you see a forward pass… I want you to play it. Don’t worry if you lose one or two. The one thatt gets through changes the game.’
Then he added something I’ll never forget.
‘Andrey… don’t let the ball get comfortable at your feet. Make the opposition uncomfortable instead. If you already know your next pass before the ball arrives, play it. Keep the game moving.’ That conversation stayed with me.
I’ve always believed I had these passes. Michael just became the first manager who kept asking me to use them. Once you know your manager trusts your vision……you stop playing not to lose the ball. You start moving it quickly enough that the opposition never gets time to breathe.”
🚨 Leny Yoro on how he ended up playing at right-back under Michael Carrick:
“The first time the manager told me I'd be training at right-back, I honestly thought he was joking.
I told him, 'Boss... I've spent my whole life learning how to be a centre-back.'
He looked at me and said, 'Exactly. That's why you'll be a good right-back.'
I didn't understand.
Then he took me into the video room. He paused the screen and said, 'Everyone sees a right-back. I see another centre-back... just starting five yards wider.'
From that day, he stopped talking to me about overlapping runs and started talking to me about defending space, stepping into midfield and starting attacks.
Against Atlético, it finally clicked. I wasn't playing out of position... I was just defending from a different angle.
Looking back, Carrick didn't change my position. He changed the way I looked at football.”
Andrey Santos needs to stop playing like this because I'm about to start comparing him to Busquets and Rodri.
Line breaking passes, winning the ball, perfect distribution... he's insane 😂
🗣| Bruno Fernandes sends a ruthless message ahead of Atlético Madrid:
"People keep calling this 'just a friendly.' I hate that phrase. There are no friendlies when you wear the Manchester United shirt."
"If you need a Premier League game to start taking football seriously, then you're already at the wrong club. Your mentality shouldn't change because the competition changes."
"Atlético Madrid won't treat this like a holiday, and neither should we. They're one of the toughest teams in Europe. If we can't match their intensity in August, why should anyone believe we'll do it in May?"
"I've told the younger players something very simple: don't play this game to avoid making mistakes. Play it to prove you deserve to wear this badge. That's how careers are made at Manchester United."
"Some people only care about the score because it's a friendly. I care about the attitude. I want to see players sprinting back when they lose the ball, fighting for every duel, and getting angry when standards drop. That's what winning teams do."
"I'm tired of hearing excuses. 'It's pre-season.' 'The players are still getting fit.' No. Every minute on the pitch is a chance to build habits. Bad habits in pre-season become bad habits in the league."
"This club has spent too many years accepting performances that weren't good enough because there was always another game to fix them. That mentality has to end."
"I don't expect perfection today. I expect commitment. I expect personality. And I expect every player to walk off that pitch feeling they've earned the right to wear the Manchester United shirt again."
"If anyone thinks this match doesn't matter, then they don't understand what Manchester United is supposed to stand for."
🚨 FA statement on Chelsea.
"A financial sanction of £10 million and a suspended two-window registration ban have been imposed on Chelsea FC for breaches of The Football Association [The FA] Football Agent Regulations, Regulations on Working with Intermediaries and Third Party Investment in Players Regulations.
"The FA charged Chelsea FC with 74 breaches of FA Rule E1.2 after its current ownership self-reported misconduct upon its purchase of the club. The FA is continuing to investigate individual misconduct arising out of this case.
"Chelsea FC admitted to the 74 breaches of FA Rule E1.2 prior to a hearing and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed a six-point deduction, which was to be suspended until 30 June 2027, and a £10 million fine.
"The club appealed against the suspended points deduction and an independent Appeal Board allowed the appeal and set aside this sanction following a further hearing. In its place, the Appeal Board imposed a registration ban for two complete and consecutive transfer windows which is suspended until 30 June 2027.
"The £10 million fine imposed by the Regulatory Commission was not subject to appeal and the full amount will be invested into grassroots football."
On-going Road Upgrade Projects:
➡️ Luwero-Butalangu Road; 29 KM road at 80% expected to be completed in August 2026 funded by BADEA/OFID and @GovUganda .
This road connects Luweero District to Nakaseke District and the upgrade from gravel to Class II bitumen/tarmac.
The road serves a highly agricultural area meant to boost trade, cut vehicle costs, and improve access to services in Luweero and Nakaseke.
🗣| Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends a brutal message to Manchester United fans demanding more signings:
"I keep hearing that we're not backing Michael Carrick. I'm sorry, but what exactly do people want us to do? Spend money for the sake of making headlines? That's not how you run Manchester United."
"We've made signings. We've strengthened the squad. Now Michael has to show us what he can do with the players we've given him. That's what management is about."
"I'm frustrated when supporters look at a transfer window and judge the club only by how much money we've spent. We're trying to build a sustainable football club, not win a competition for who can waste the most money."
"If Carrick proves he can take this squad forward, I'll have no hesitation backing him again in the next window. That's how it should work—performance first, investment second."
"And let me make one thing clear: Michael Carrick has our support. We're not going to panic after three months and start changing managers again. He will have the time to build this team. The plan is for him to lead Manchester United for the next two years, and we're going to judge him properly over that period."
"I backed the manager before him, and I'm prepared to back Carrick too. But backing a manager doesn't mean giving him an unlimited cheque. It means giving him the tools and then expecting results."
🗣| Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends a brutal message to Manchester United fans demanding more signings:
"I keep hearing that we're not backing Michael Carrick. I'm sorry, but what exactly do people want us to do? Spend money for the sake of making headlines? That's not how you run Manchester United."
"We've made signings. We've strengthened the squad. Now Michael has to show us what he can do with the players we've given him. That's what management is about."
"I'm frustrated when supporters look at a transfer window and judge the club only by how much money we've spent. We're trying to build a sustainable football club, not win a competition for who can waste the most money."
"If Carrick proves he can take this squad forward, I'll have no hesitation backing him again in the next window. That's how it should work—performance first, investment second."
"And let me make one thing clear: Michael Carrick has our support. We're not going to panic after three months and start changing managers again. He will have the time to build this team. The plan is for him to lead Manchester United for the next two years, and we're going to judge him properly over that period."
"I backed the manager before him, and I'm prepared to back Carrick too. But backing a manager doesn't mean giving him an unlimited cheque. It means giving him the tools and then expecting results."