Cerys Jones

Football writer @TheAthleticFC, covering Manchester United.
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[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

A long read on the ‘national emergency’ of violence against women and girls and whether the Premier League could do more.
Free to read on this gift link: https://t.co/I3hRSxPvxY

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Leagues elsewhere in Europe have competition-wide campaigns against it.

Charities say football is a space where a huge number of men and boys can be engaged.

The government has recognised the value of using football in the fight.

So, could the Premier League do more to combat violence against women and girls?

🔗 https://t.co/P3YdfL2s5N

[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

Amid the news cycle around #MUFC head coach, important discussion of other areas is not lost.

I wrote this for @TheAthleticFC looking at some things Sir Jim Ratcliffe said when his stake was confirmed in 2024, and where the club are now.

Best in class?

https://t.co/SI4rbjFcMy

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate for Manchester United's next manager, with Michael Carrick expected to be sacked during the international break.

@David_Ornstein joins @MissEmmaPaton, @reallycerys and @TimSpiers in The Athletic's studio in London to reveal all the details.

🎙️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

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[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

Our live page also here: https://t.co/IYdOZHVQSW

[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

Keep across #MUFC on The Athletic today...
Talk of the Devils will be live shortly with @lauriewhitwell , @ianirving_ , @AndyMitten and @David_Ornstein .
I'll be on @TheAthleticFC pod live at 10am.
TOTD: https://t.co/BSz1dcrXD7
TAFC: https://t.co/f22Ql7dWsJ

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United finalising deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino if ultimate decision made to replace Michael Carrick. 54yo lined up & terms being done with camp. #MUFC yet to contact US but straight-forward should plan proceed @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/YTEGRxbVpF

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sat down with journalists in February 2024 to discuss his vision for Manchester United’s future following his acquisition of a stake in the club. Among numerous topics, he addressed:

🔴 The time frame for success and style of football
🔴 The head coach position
🔴 His desire for a new stadium
🔴‘Best-in-class’ appointments

Almost three years on, @reallycerys looked back at what he said — and how well some of those key sentiments have aged.

🔗 https://t.co/zW6UYHnb90

[Laurie Whitwell @lauriewhitwell]

Meeting in Monaco is biannual INEOS summit for the organisation's CEOs, long-scheduled for November 10.

Omar Berrada + Jason Wilcox due to fly out to attend. Usually topics are long-term, business-related. Clearly #MUFC head coach discussed this time.

https://t.co/Nj3oIltf5T

[Talk of the Devils @TOTDevils]

Are Man United right to sack Michael Carrick?

@lauriewhitwell @andymitten @reallycerys

#mufc

[Laurie Whitwell @lauriewhitwell]

As discussed on Talk of the Devils last night, Michael Carrick had not yet been informed of any decision over his future.

Carrick has now arrived at Carrington.

#MUFC ⬇️

https://t.co/Hkeh7rH5I9

[Laurie Whitwell @lauriewhitwell]

Going live on Talk of the Devils now, come join if you like.

@ianirving_
@AndyMitten
@reallycerys

#MUFC ⬇️

https://t.co/jrTSSlgtpk

[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

Going live on @TOTDevils YouTube and on @TheAthleticFC app, starting as close to 10:30pm UK as we can
@ianirving_ @lauriewhitwell @AndyMitten
Join ⬇️

https://t.co/BHmpqN09QM

[Laurie Whitwell @lauriewhitwell]

🚨 Manchester United expected to part ways with Michael Carrick. Work undertaken on successors. #MUFC insist no final decision made. Sir Jim Ratcliffe across.

Mauricio Pochettino emerging as candidate in thoughts.

w/ @David_Ornstein @AdamCrafton_ ⬇️

https://t.co/3P56wEwWwP

[Laurie Whitwell @lauriewhitwell]

🚨 Manchester United expected to part ways with Michael Carrick. Work undertaken on successors. #MUFC insist no final decision made. Sir Jim Ratcliffe across.

Mauricio Pochettino emerging as candidate in thoughts.

w/ @David_Ornstein @AdamCrafton_ ⬇️

https://t.co/3P56wEwWwP

[Talk of the Devils @TOTDevils]

Why Man United need ‘conviction’ in their Carrick decision

@reallycerys

#mufc

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Manchester United’s season is in flux - not from game to game but moment to moment.

Those who wanted to live by the mantra of “best in class” now find themselves trying to pick a path out of the lowest point in decades.

It can’t continue like this.

@reallycerys

🔗 https://t.co/v7I2oBTdr4

[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

United are living not even game to game but minute to minute. They have put themselves in the relegation zone. It’s dizzying and it can’t go on.
For @TheAthleticFC

https://t.co/MEgpqTSaX7

[Laurie Whitwell @lauriewhitwell]

We’re back in the studio for a live stream Talk of the Devils. Aiming to start at 9pm.

Trying to figure out what that was at Old Trafford + what international break will look like.

Come join!
@ianirving_ @AndyMitten @reallycerys ⬇️ #MUFC

https://t.co/Z5q69tAkm4

[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

We're live for #MUFC against Aston Villa on @TheAthleticFC. If you're only just joining us don't worry, you've not missed anything...
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[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

Wrote ahead of today’s game about Shea Lacey, who still needs development - but who is giving #MUFC fans something to get excited about. I reckon he’s earned a start against Villa this afternoon. @TheAthleticFC

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Shea Lacey's game stands out for its directness and nerve. His instinct is always to help the team advance, creating and finding space to attack, and doing so decisively.

“He’s got that little glint in his eye," said Michael Carrick of the teenager. "He plays with a bit of mischief if you like, so he’s always looking to have that.”

@reallycerys on the 19-year-old who, with attacking drive and incision, is showing it is time to be trusted with a start at Manchester United.

🔗 https://t.co/aFTuTu3Cvm

[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

#MUWomen are triggering 1yr contract options for Lucy Newell, Mared Griffiths, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Anna Sandberg, + Dominique Janssen.
Secures immediate future of players — though Toone, Terland, Awujo due to be out of contract summer '27.
@TheAthleticFC
https://t.co/HSHd10AFzY

[Cerys Jones @reallycerys]

Chris' work here is, as always, great if incredibly depressing. Cuts through the noise and to paint a clear, comprehensive picture. Must read for those who want to understand the financial picture at #MUFC @TheAthleticFC

[Chris @CWeatherspoon_]

If time is the great healer then 21 years isn't nearly enough at Old Trafford.

On the lengthening shadow of that Glazer takeover and how Manchester United's debt hurts the club now more than ever before

@TheAthleticFC

https://t.co/Hr4XgiZzGx