Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪

Ireland ☘️ (Louth & Leitrim) - Manchester (Didsbury). MUFC ⚽ Cycling 🚴 GBPackers🏈IrishRugby🏉 GAA🏐 Cats🐾

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@irishjoegal Hard to understand or forgive his treatment of mainoo.

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@irishjoegal I have seen it too, no words to describe it.
We have to remember that there are more good people in this world than bad, but the bad minority are out of control and it has to change.

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@FPLfrasier Disrespectful and insulting from Barcelona, bring rashford back, I have the perfect job for him …

[Steven Bartlett @StevenBartlett]

You can watch this full conversation here: https://t.co/TmaX0Fk2Y2

[Steven Bartlett @StevenBartlett]

Before this conversation, I thought I understood Bruno Fernandes.

I knew the numbers. The goals, the assists, the leadership, the criticism he’s faced over the years at Manchester United.

But I didn’t understand the mentality behind it.

Bruno has arguably become United’s greatest player of the post-Ferguson era, carrying their creativity season after season.

He’s won more club player of the year awards than Ronaldo, and only five players have scored more than his 70 league goals.

So I went to Manchester United Training Ground to ask him questions the footballing world wants to know.

Bruno spoke about growing up in Porto, watching his father sacrifice his own football career to provide for the family. He told me his dad never praised him for scoring goals. Instead, he’d point out the small things he still needed to improve.

And somehow that mindset shaped one of the most resilient athletes in world football.

We spoke about:

- Why he believes character matters more than talent in elite teams.
- How dressing room culture determines whether talent succeeds or fails.
- Why taking risks is essential if you want to create anything extraordinary!
- His honest opinion on pressure and why he thinks it’s a privilege.
- His thoughts on having Michael Carrick as a manager.
- Addressing Roy Keane’s criticism.

When you listen to Bruno speak, you understand that what makes him exceptional isn’t just technical ability. It’s his standards.

The standards he holds himself to.
The standards he expects from teammates.
The standards he believes define culture.

I really respect how Bruno chose to join United during instability because he believed in rebuilding something meaningful rather than joining an “easy” project.

I saw a much softer and more thoughtful side of Bruno that I don’t think people will expect. So, thank you Bruno for taking the time to sit down with me and for being so vulnerable.

Even if you don’t care about football, there’s a huge amount to learn from this conversation about leadership, resilience and high performance.

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@irishjoegal @carras16 @UlsterRugby

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@irishjoegal @carras16 @UlsterRugby And all on Besties 80th birthday, proper United legend

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@Lammiblaq Not United legends, never were, and certainly not now, bitter ex players.

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@sportingintel @R_o_M @RobHarris Surely it will show on his tax returns…. If he does then

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@utdreport The game was a dead rubber, nothing else to play for, in the same situation Keane would have been out for a few pints the night before the game and run around kicking people for fun.
Looking for headlines Roy? Bank balance running low?
Bitter and twisted old pro.

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@SkyBet And 115 unanswered charges

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@irishjoegal @pjstretfordend 🤣🤣🤣

[Casemiro @Casemiro]

You don’t wear this shirt. You carry it.

[Casemiro @Casemiro]

There are places we pass through in life… and there are places that become part of who we are.
Manchester will forever be my home.

To the city, the club, and every supporter, my sincerest thank you. These past four years have been unforgettable, filled with moments my family and I will carry with us for the rest of our lives. There simply aren’t enough words to describe the happiness and warmth we’ve felt here.

Thank you for every cheer, every memory, and for making us feel at home from the very first day.

Forever a Red Devil ❤️

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@Casemiro @ManUtd Thank you Legend, we will always remember you 🤩

[Michael Sweeney 🇮🇪 @mps03]

@irishjoegal Hard to describe what makes you a legend, but Casemiro is one 🤩💔

[(fan) Zaid ✍🏼🇾🇪 @ZaidBalll]

🚨📸 - CASEMIRO ON IG.

“There are places we pass through in life... and there are places that become part of who we are.
Manchester will forever be my home.
To the city, the club, and every supporter, my sincerest thank you.
These past four years have been unforgettable, filled with moments my family and I will carry with us for the rest of our lives. There simply aren't enough words to describe the happiness and warmth we've felt here.
Thank you for every cheer, every memory, and for making us feel at home from the very first day.
Forever a Red Devil❤️”

[𝔭𝔞𝔭𝔦𝔠𝔥𝔲𝔩𝔬! @UtdChulo]

🗣️🎙️| Roy Keane on Westham goal disallowed:

“The decision itself shouldn’t be the issue because it was the correct call, but Arsenal have been awarded goals like that several times this season, and I could clearly remember the one against United.”

The inconsistency in Premier League refereeing is becoming an absolute disgrace. It happens almost every match now, and something seriously needs to be done about it.

There wouldn’t have been this much outrage from fans if Arsenal hadn’t benefited from similar goals all season. That’s where the frustration comes from.”

[Cain Smith @cainsmithMU]

Gary Neville believes Raya was fouled but his comments about this incident at the start of the season were very different...

"The goalkeeper has got to be stronger. I think he will complain that he was fouled. He’s got a player in front of him, there’s a lot of pushing and shoving going on. I just think your goalkeeper has to be stronger."